DSHS ALTSA Employment Program Specialist - Olympia, United States - State of Washington

Description

Social and Health Program Consultant - Employment Program Specialist (project positions)

Are you interested in supporting a team of creative individuals working to implement employment services for people who have support needs? At the Department of Social & Health Services, Transforming Lives is our mission.

And it takes people like you to make this a reality.

The Aging and Long Term Support Administration is looking to hire an Employment Program Specialist to support employment programs in the region; provide consultation, training, and support for case management staff, and participate in the development of policy and procedures.

You'll oversee quality assurance in the region's employment programs.

We have statewide opportunities located nearest you, within all regions of Washington state, with some travel throughout the area and the state.

This is a project employment opportunity. The funding for these projects are expected to last until June 30, 2028.

Some of what you'll do

• Regional Employment Specialist for case management and supervisory staff
• Provide policy direction and training regarding Employment Program services
• Act as primary point of contact for staff regarding regional and statewide employment program systems issues
• Support staff who identify interested clients, review eligibility for employment programs, and enroll clients in available employment programs
• Collect, analyze, and provide program information data for reports
• Coordinate with our staff and the Area Agencies on Aging staff and communicate with clients regarding employment services, policies, procedures, training, contracts, and outreach
• Participate in committees and workgroups regarding waiver and employment programs

Who should apply

Those with a bachelor's degree in social work, health or social science, public administration or related field and 5 years of experience with supported employment or related community services

Or

A master's degree in social work, health or social science, public administration or related field and 3 years of experience as stated above in long term care systems.

(Experience in a related field of work may substitute year for year for education.)

Desired

• Knowledge and experience in supported employment or similar employment related services
• Knowledge and experience in Long Term Services and Supports
• Experience overseeing statewide programs that support Medicaid clients

If you have questions about the application process, email Anthony Distefano, Recruiter, at and reference job number 04632

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.

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.

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