DSHS HCLA Social & Health Program Consultant 4

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking multiple SHCP4 experts to join the Adult Protective Services team. This senior role leads quality control, partners with APS leadership on strategic planning, and advances policy and cross‑agency initiatives statewide.

You will liaise with regional staff and headquarters, support investigations, and guide practice improvements. Responsibilities include training APS staff, delivering policy trainings, and coordinating regional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Four years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering relevant services.
• Master’s degree in public administration or related field acceptable with commensurate experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide quality control for APS and support strategic planning.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, in-field and classroom training for APS staff.
• Develop and deliver training and presentations on APS to supervisors and investigators.
• Perform quality assurance by reviewing investigations and giving feedback.
• Collaborate with SHCP4s to drive performance improvement plans.
• Manage assigned programs and special projects.
• Prepare reports and support program monitoring and decisions.
• Participate in regional and statewide meetings and workgroups.

Skills

Training delivery

Policy guidance

Quality assurance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

DSHS HCLA Social & Health Program Consultant 4

Adult Protective Services (APS) is seeking multiple team members to join us! This role is pivotal in providing expert training and consultative support, system leadership, and policy guidance to APS staff across the regions.

Description

In this senior role within the Program Integrity, Performance, and Advancement Unit, you will lead quality control efforts for Adult Protective Services (APS) statewide. You’ll partner closely with APS leadership to support strategic planning, strengthen compliance and quality standards, and advance key initiatives and community partnerships. Serving as a liaison between regional staff, headquarters, investigators, and external partners, you may also participate in the Investigation Review Team (IRT) and provide oversight in specialized areas helping to drive operational excellence and coordinated service delivery across the state.

Some Of What You’ll Do

• Be a subject matter expert in APS systems, policy and procedure, conducts training, supports investigative staff and conducts investigations.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, on the job training, in the field and classroom, and assist new APS investigators in the transition from a formal training program to independent field work.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training and presentations on Adult Protective Services (APS) to supervisors and investigative staff
• Undertake Quality Assurance responsibilities by reviewing APS investigations and offer feedback
• Collaborate with other Social and Health Program Consultants 4 (SHCP4s) to facilitate performance improvement plans and training
• Manage assigned programs as well as special projects
• Develop and deliver software systems and policy training for new and existing employees.
• Partner with leadership on quality control reviews, identifying casework deficiencies and training needs.
• Coordinate and oversee assigned regional projects and programs.
• Act as liaison between regional staff and headquarters on policy, system updates, and issue resolution for software systems like TIVA2.
• Compile data and prepare reports to support program monitoring and management decisions.
• Participate in regional and statewide meetings and workgroups.

Who Should Apply

• One year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 3 or equivalent,
• Two years of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 2 or equivalent,
• 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,
• 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.
• 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.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ 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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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 Alex Baclaan at [e-mail] and reference project number 06496.

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 [phone]. 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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