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DSHS ALTSA Adult Protective Services Program Manager

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...

Tacoma, WA | Full Time

$94k-124k (estimate)

1 Month Ago

DSHS ALTSA Adult Protective Services Program Manager

$94k-124k (estimate)

Full Time 1 Month Ago

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State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health... is Hiring a DSHS ALTSA Adult Protective Services Program Manager Near Tacoma, WA

Description

The Adult Protective Services Division (APS)within the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager. APS’s mission is to is to protect Vulnerable Adults from abuse, neglect, self-neglect, abandonment, and exploitation. Come join our fast-paced and dynamic work environment where you have the ability to grow, and enjoy the work you do, with a great team committed to helping build a better DSHS every day and Transform Lives.

In this role, as a program manager, you will be responsible for planning, leading, developing, coordinating, and implementing all APS program policies and procedures throughout Region 3. You will ensure the region is complying with department expectations, quality assurance policies, and procedures, provide supervision, and leadership to multi-disciplinary teams, staffing, consultation, and training for community organizations involved with the APS program across within region 3. The assigned duty station for this position is in Tacoma and they may have to travel around the region for business needs.

Some of what you’ll do:

Responsible for supervision of staff and the development of the APS program and policy including implementation of regional operating procedures, Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and Long-Term Care Manual
Provide supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring evaluating, personnel actions, of staff and initiating disciplinary action when necessary
Attend local, regional, and statewide meetings, trainings, and workshops as required.
Ensure quality assurance reviews on investigations are entered into the system.
Discuss the consistencies and inconsistencies of their findings to determine if policy change or training is required.
Draft and assist with drafting of incident reports.
Compile and submit reports as requested by the management
Issue and monitor contracts for intervention funds

Who should apply?

A master’s degree in social science, health, public administration, or related fields, and four years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social and health service programs, OR a bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience in planning, developing, or supervising social and health service programs preferably in the Adult Protective Services and administered in ALTSA
Must be able to effectively plan for program implementations.
Manage and analyze workload and staffing issues.
Must be able to work cooperatively with long-term care providers, community organizations, and law enforcement agencies.
Must have complete knowledge and understanding of Federal laws regarding Native American Tribes.

Preferred/desired education, experience, and competencies:

Knowledge and understanding of all the regulations regarding Adult Protective Services (APS) in Washington State.
Knowledge of and skill to interpret existing State & Federal statutes and regulations about ALTSA services, APS programs, Native American Tribal Codes, and the ability to interpret those statutes and regulations into policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the APS program and general knowledge of due process
Knowledge of all programs administered by ALTSA.
Knowledge of advanced principles of management, including leadership and staff development, strategic planning, quality management techniques, community organization skills, budget, work plan, and other workflow methods.

To be considered for this opportunity please include the following:

Current chronological resume
Cover letter
Three professional references with current contact information

If you have questions about job number 02599, contact Anu Rao at (360) 972-6206 or via email at raoa@dshs.wa.gov.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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