Job Ttitle: DSHS HCLA WA Cares Fund Social & Health Program Consultant 4
Company: Washington State
Description: DescriptionAre you passionate about making a difference in social and health services? The WA Cares Fund is seeking a dedicated Social and Health Program Consultant 4 to play a crucial role in supporting and training our staff while enhancing service delivery for our clients.Come join the team within the Home and Community Living Administration to help develop the first-in-the-nation social insurance program and be part of the latest example of why Washington State is a national leader in long-term care policy insurance coverage for all working Washingtonians. Our team is responsible for designing and implementing the program and helping Washingtonians understand this new benefit. Your experience will help and support the Department of Social and Health Service’s mission to partner with people to access support, care, and resources.As a Social and Health Program Consultant for the WA Cares Fund, you will support and train staff, and provide consultation, interpretation, training, and technology assistance to all supervisors and staff. You will act as a liaison between local, regional, and headquarters staff, and/or cross-agency partners, and represent the region on statewide committees providing consultation, training, planning and coordination, and policy input. You will need to dedicate significant time to development to ensure compliance with department expectations, quality assurance, and policies related to the implementation and ongoing management of the WA Cares Fund. Additionally, you will work with community providers and advocates to educate and improve access to service delivery for clients.Please note: This position can have a duty station within Region 2; King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, San Juan and Island Counties. A hybrid schedule is expected as business needs allow. Travel to various offices within Region 2 to deliver training and participate in meetings is expected regularly.Some of what you’ll do:
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Who should apply? Professionals that meet the following criteria:
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Note: A degree in Social Work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.Interested? Apply today!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? Please contact or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference job number 05001.Supplemental InformationPrior 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.E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Salary: $76968 – 103536 per year
Location: Snohomish, WA
Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:42:00 GMT
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