DSHS HCLA Social and Health Program Consultant 4

Job Title

Support social services staff and ensure the highest quality of care for our community by joining our Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) to improve long-term care services through consultation, training, and quality assurance.

In this job, you'll provide training, consultation, and support to a variety of staff members within Home and Community Services (HCS).

This is a hybrid opportunity. The person hired for this role will report to the HCS office closest to their residence to provide in-office coverage as needed.

• Develop, coordinate, facilitate, and provide training and consultation to staff at all levels regularly to ensure compliance with program requirements, WACs, RCW's, operating policies, procedures, etc
• Provide training and technical support to line staff, supervisors, and managers
• Develop and update training plans and monitor training progress
• Conduct ongoing reviews of caseloads
• Disseminate information to staff to inform them of current policy and procedures, management bulletins, WAC changes, and other changes that affect programs
• Compile statistics and public benefits data
• Conduct ongoing quality assurance reviews
• Act as a liaison between local, regional, and headquarters staff for all policy clarifications, interpretations, and dissemination of information to the field

We're looking for those with:

• A bachelor's degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration, or a related field; and 5 years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
• Or a master's degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration, or a related field; and 4 years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
• Or one year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 3 or equivalent.
• Or two years of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 2 or equivalent.
• Note:
  
  A degree in Social Work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Desired:

• Knowledge of Medicaid LTC related policies and procedures; ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations into training and consultation provided to social services staff
• Knowledge of programs administered by the DSHS Home and Community Living Administration that may affect our client population
• Knowledge of current training methods and techniques for adult learners
• Experience regarding the CARE Tool, LTC Quality Assurance process, and Provider One systems

Ready to start a rewarding career? Apply today! Along with your application, please include an updated resume and three professional references with contact information. Questions? Please contact sean.brauner.gov and reference #06048.

The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.