Bilingual Developmental Disabilities Case Manager (Spanish/English)

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Kennewick (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Developmental Disabilities Administration within Washington State’s Department of Social and Health Services is hiring an experienced Resource Case Manager to serve in Kennewick, WA. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, crisis response, and coordination with state agencies and community partners.

Ideal candidates have prior professional case management experience and are proficient in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in social sciences or allied field and two years of social services experience with IDD.
• Alternative: six years of social services experience with IDD.
• Option: 12 months as Case Resource Manager Trainee or equivalent experience/education.

Responsibilities

• Identify support needs of clients, plan, and authorize payment for appropriate services.
• Schedule and conduct face-to-face home visits with clients and families.
• Facilitate person-centered goal-planning discussions with clients and families and update assessments and service plans.
• Complete and revise client assessments and service plans within established timelines.
• Identify clients or families in crisis and refer to appropriate authorities and services.
• Determine and evaluate eligibility for requested and enrolled programs.
• Review and monitor client plans, reports, and progress.
• Obtain translation and interpretation services when needed.
• Maintain and document case files, payment records, and approvals/waivers.
• Collaborate with community partners, state services, and authorities.
• Represent DDA professionally in meetings and community settings.

Skills

Spanish LTC certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or allied field

Two years of social services experience with IDD

Six years of social services experience with IDD

12 months as Case Resource Manager Trainee

Equivalent experience/education

Job description

The Developmental Disabilities Administration within Washington State’s Department of Social and Health Services is hiring an experienced Resource Case Manager to serve in Kennewick, WA. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, crisis response, and coordination with state agencies and community partners.

Ideal candidates have prior professional case management experience and are proficient in Spanish and English.