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Description
DSHS DDA Regional Waiver Program Specialist
We’re looking to hire a Regional Waiver Program Specialist at the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) office in Spokane. You’ll be a specialist for waiver programs for staff at the regional level which entails regional consultation, training, and support for case management staff, communication of regional needs to headquarters, participating in the development of rules, program policy, management bulletins, and regional training.
We support a hybrid work model, so we currently expect limited days of on-site work. You and your supervisor will identify an appropriate work schedule, which may include a modified work schedule or telework and occasional office coverage. This position is mostly remote with training and some meetings conducted on-site.
Some of what you’ll do
- Review all requests for waiver services, including policy exceptions, to ensure they are within allowable parameters
- Approve/deny requests at the regional level or, as appropriate, make recommendations for denial or approval to the regional or field services administrators
- Monitor waiver work throughout the region for compliance with program requirements, laws, and operational policies and procedures
- Identify trends and patterns of non-compliance, policy misinterpretation or application and/or inconsistency that indicate a need for regional training
- Oversee quality assurance with the region in waiver program areas and respond to waiver audits
- Develop, coordinate, and provide region-specific training addressing identified information from monitoring and audit processes
- Provide technical assistance, support, and training for new case resource managers
- Participate in meetings to consider/review new waiver referrals/requests
- Assist in preparation for administrative hearings; provide expert technical testimony at hearings as requested
- Understand and interpret the DSHS/DDA mission, program policies and procedures, WAC and other regulations to staff, clients, families, service providers and other stakeholders.
We’re looking for a professional with
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.
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.
Desired
- Ability to develop, plan, coordinate and provide staff training
- Knowledge and understanding of all the laws and regulations regarding the waiver program and employment/day program services
If you have questions about the application process, email Recruiter, at reema.goyal@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 00827
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 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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