What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS DDA Social and Health Consultant 4 position at State of Washington?
DSHS DDA Social and Health Consultant 4
Development Disabilities Administration (DDA) is seeking a Social and Health Program Consultant 4 to join the Office of the Assistant Secretary. This role is a great growth opportunity for someone who is interested in exercising their training and leadership skills and taking on a new challenge!
This position works collaboratively with headquarters staff, regional management staff, case resource managers, and social workers to implement a compliance and monitoring system that promotes uniform application of policies and procedures in the field and ensures compliance with state and federal statute and policies.
Some of what you will do:
- Maintain compliance and monitoring system that results in improved compliance with program rules and statewide consistency of policy, practice, and procedures.
- Review client files to assess for overall quality of file document; identify areas for improvement and opportunities for better service coordination identity and correct eligibility and authorization errors.
- Coordinate and compile monitoring results.
- Provide technical assistance related to statewide quality compliance policies and procedures.
- Establish business process improvements, design policies, create monitoring reports, provide recommendations and monitor corrective action plans.
- Provide onsite assistance and review of eligibility, assessments, payment authorizations and terminations, and case management functions.
- Coordinate with regional management to implement and monitor compliance with all DDA Field Service programs.
- Conduct data monitoring and work with complex data sets to determine areas where additional quality improvement methods and/or training may be necessary.
Desired:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of program planning and management.
- Develop, plan, coordinate and provide staff training.
- Present complex information in a clear manner to diverse audiences.
- Act as a liaison between headquarters' staff, technical staff, and field services' staff to ensure good communication regarding user needs and system requirements.
- Communicate effectively (through oral and written forms of communication) with management, staff, peers, clients and families, counties and the public.
- Conduct data monitoring and work with complex data sets to determine areas where additional quality improvement methods and/or training may be necessary.
Who should apply?
One year of experience as a Social & Health Program Consultant 3.
Or
Two years of experience as a Social & Health Program Consultant 2.
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
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 combination of professional/practical hands-on experience, of nine years, in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
*Note: A degree in Social Work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Interested? Apply today! Please include your resume and three professional references with your application.
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.
Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Jill Ranft at jill.ranft@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 00934.
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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