DSHS DDA Social and Health Program Consultant 4 – Children's Regional Transition Coordinator Job at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services Washington State
Description
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is looking for a dynamic person to join our team as a Children’s Regional Transition Coordinator (CFC) Social and Health Program Consultant for Region 1. In this role, you will work in conjunction with program managers and quality assurance managers located at the headquarters office and across the state to implement a standardized process and supports for clients transitioning from one setting to another; serve as the children’s services specialist and provide the regional oversight and direction to reduce the number of former foster youth with developmental disabilities discharged into homelessness or inappropriately placed in hospitals; maximize the use of most cost-effective services and monitor enrolled clients between ages 16 and 21 years of age and eligible for Medicaid services for transition support needs; monitor and manage children transitions follow the statewide process and barriers are addressed to promote timely and stabile transitions; to serve as the regional subject matter expert and represent DDA in system meetings when Case Resource manager is not assigned, or client is working through DDA eligibility process. You will participate in DDA committees and workgroups related to the CFC program and report directly to the Transitional Care Regional Manager. This position can be located anywhere within the region 1 office.
Some of what you'll do:
- Regional Representation on multidisciplinary meetings regarding children’s barriers to transition into other services.
- Regional Representation on hospital transitions when additional management support is required or as directed by Transitional Manager, and/or Regional Administrator.
- Substantial work as a regional subject matter expert on Children’s support services as related to transitions and transition time frames and processes for Children exiting DCYF services and supports.
- Acts as liaison with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families for the region, leading staff direction with coordination activities and responses.
- Responsible for regional planning, leading, developing, managing, and direction regional staff regarding program criteria for implementation of the statewide transition process and timelines for clients to transition timely and safely.
- Substantial training of staff on statewide transition and tracking processes, and DCYF Service level agreements.
- Ensure regional practices are adopting statewide policy and procedures, tracking and process improvement strategies with children transitioning into other settings.
- Serve as the regional representation on stakeholder meetings and collaboration events to address system barriers to clients receiving timely and stable transitions.
- Reviews and interprets the Administration’s mission, vision, and values. Interprets program policies and procedures, WAC & RCW, as well as other regulations to staff, families, clients, service providers, and other interested groups.
- Manages regional programs as directed by the Transitional Manager. or the Regional Administrator.
- Participate or implement root cause analysis of unsuccessful transition process to determine system improvements.
- Understand and interpret the DSHS/DDA mission, program policies and procedures, WAC, and other regulations to staff, clients, families, service providers, and other interested groups.
- Understand and follow RCWs, WACs, and policies and procedures pertaining to the duties of the position.
- Listen, observe, communicate, and engage in problem-solving with clients/legal representatives, families, and providers to develop solutions that are client-centered.
What we're looking for:
- Knowledge of the Developmental Disabilities RCWs, WAC’s, and programs/policies/procedures pertaining to duties of the position. Federal and State statutes pertaining to developmental disabilities programs.
- Principles of legal process, witness interviewing, document collection and assessment, conflict resolution, negotiation, and litigation
- Comprehend complex legal issues and prioritize a response.
- Prepare professionally written reports, plans, and oral arguments.
- Read, interpret, and implement policies, rules, and regulations of considerable complexity
- The ability to compile data, extract information, and generate comprehensive reports.
- Ability to self-direct and work independently with little supervision, organizing the work environment; prioritize, organize, and complete tasks/projects within deadlines
- The Ability to interpret department/division/program policies and operating procedures to hearings personnel, staff, clients, families, and others. Analyze programs and policies.
Who should apply?
Professionals with
Professionals with
- One year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 3
Or,
- Two years of experience as a Social Health Program Consultant 2 or equivalent
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, 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.
To apply, simply fill out the application and include your resume and cover letter! That's it!
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.
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.
NOTE: Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.
If you have questions about job number 02106contact Anu Rao at (360) 972-6206 or via email at raoa@dshs.wa.gov
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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