Title IV-E Coordinator (SHPC4) – Spokane

Description

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Job Title: Title IV-E Coordinator Social & Health Program Consultant 4 (SHPC4)

Location: Spokane, WA - Hybrid.

Closes: Monday, February 17, 2025

Salary: $74,724.00 - $100,524.00 Yearly.

The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is looking for an enthusiastic candidate with strong leadership skills to supervise five Title IV-E Specialists assigned to the region within the Financial and Business Services Division. The position manages work activities to sustain and improve the Title IV-E program, and oversees the determination of eligibility for federally reimbursable funds through Title IV-E of the Social Security Act for children in out-of-home placement.

DCYF Finance Division Principles

We serve the mission. DCYF’s mission is to protect children and strengthen families so they flourish. Finance is fundamental to the agency achieving its strategy.

We are great partners and focused on the work that matters so we drive great results. Great partnership starts with having the right people at the table early and often.

We are the finance team/employer of choice.

We will be respectful and create a positive work environment without judgements.

We are curious and continue to learn.

We see mistakes as an opportunity to better understand where things need to change.

We are future focused. We understand that things change but we stay focused on serving those who serve our mission (strategic outcomes).

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:

You will manage the work activities of assigned regional direct reports to sustain and improve the Title IV-E Eligibility program. Using your expertise, you will advocate for, and directly contribute to the personal welfare of foster children and youth, while maximizing Federal revenue to reimburse Washington State for the cost of out of home care expenses. You must have an accurate and thorough understanding of Title IV-E as well as federal and state policies and regulations.

Some of what you will do:

• Review the work of staff, adjusting assignments as needed to respond to fluctuating workloads.
• Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
• Provide support and guidance to employees making certain that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities. Mentor and recommend appropriate training for advancement.
• Manage timekeeping, reasonable accommodations, unit meetings, monthly random case audits, disciplinary actions and staff resources.
• Conduct 1:1 meetings, reviewing achievements, trainings, areas of improvement and professional development plans.
• Plan, organize, implement, and coordinate the delivery of service for Title IV-E.
• Coordinate the funding used to reimburse for the cost of care of children placed with the department.
• Review policy and procedures providing necessary feedback to the Administrator of the Title IV-E unit.
• Periodically review IV-E determinations for accuracy, ensuring that employees are adhering to policy and guidelines of the program.

Required qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling five 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.

OR

A bachelor’s degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; AND five 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 four years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the philosophy of Child Welfare.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the juvenile court system, shelter care, and dependency processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the federal reimbursement of Child Welfare programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

How do I apply?

In addition to completing the online application, attach a letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This position requires a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit- Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact David Ozment (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at david.ozment@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

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