What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS HCLA Social and Health Program Consultant 4 position at State of Washington?
In this role, you will monitor community residential providers for contractual compliance and accountability. You will also implement policies, procedures and evaluation methods while creating tools related to quality assurance and contract monitoring activities. This position covers Yakima, Benton, and Franklin counties.
This job requires frequent travel within the assigned region.
Still reading? Here's what you'll do.
Some of What You'll Do
- Lead staff by performing onsite compliance monitoring visits and quality assurance activities
- Develop procedures for the monitoring, tracking, and approving corrective actions
- Set monitoring timelines and priorities based on identified issues
- Monitor regional Adult Family Home, Assisted Living Facilities, and Behavior Support Providers using structured tools
What We're Looking For
- Knowledge of contract requirements and demonstrated experience in contract monitoring
- Understanding of performance-based contracting
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make critical decisions and follow through with implementation
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
- Independent drive and motivation
- Experience and ability to comprehend behavior support
- Promote equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS
Who Should Apply
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.
Or
A master's degree in social work, health or social science, public administration, or a related field
- And, four years of professional experience planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs
A bachelor's degree in social work, health or social science, public administration, or a related field
- And, five years of professional experience planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs
A combination of education and professional experience totaling at least nine years.
Note: A degree in social work must be from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
How to Apply
Hit the green APPLY button and submit:
- Your resume.
- Your cover letter.
- Three professional references.
Questions?
Email recruiter Kris George at kris.george@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 07946.
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.
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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