DSHS HCLA Specialty Contract Monitor

State of Washington

Yakima (WA)

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USD 90.000 - 120.000

Tempo pieno

3 ore fa

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Vacation leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services seeks a Social and Health Program Consultant 4 to join our Home and Community Services team as a Specialty Contract Monitor in Yakima, with travel across the region.

The role monitors community residential providers for contractual compliance, develops evaluation tools, and implements policies and procedures to strengthen quality assurance and contract monitoring activities across Yakima, Benton, and Franklin counties.

Competenze

Knowledge of contract requirements and demonstrated experience in contract monitoring.
Understanding of performance-based contracting.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make critical decisions and follow through with implementation.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
Independent drive and motivation.
Experience and ability to comprehend behavior support.
Promote equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.

Mansioni

Lead staff by performing onsite compliance monitoring visits and quality assurance activities.
Develop procedures for the monitoring, tracking, and approving corrective actions.
Set monitoring timelines and priorities based on identified issues.
Monitor regional Adult Family Home, Assisted Living Facilities, and Behavior Support Providers using structured tools.

Conoscenze

Contract requirements

Performance-based contracting

Analytical skills

Decision making

Confidentiality

Independent motivation

Behavior support understanding

Equity and social justice

Formazione

Master’s degree in social work, health or social science, public administration, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in social work, health or social science, public administration, or a related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Our Home and Community Services (HCS) team is growing and looking for a Specialty Contract Monitor to join our team as a Social and Health Program Consultant 4.

Description

Our Home and Community Services (HCS) team is growing and looking for a Specialty Contract Monitor to join our team as a Social and Health Program Consultant 4.

In this role, you will monitor community residential providers for contractual compliance and accountability. You will also implement policies, procedures and evaluation methods while creating tools related to quality assurance and contract monitoring activities. This position covers Yakima, Benton, and Franklin counties.

This job requires frequent travel within the assigned region.

Some Of What You'll Do

Lead staff by performing onsite compliance monitoring visits and quality assurance activities
Develop procedures for the monitoring, tracking, and approving corrective actions
Set monitoring timelines and priorities based on identified issues
Monitor regional Adult Family Home, Assisted Living Facilities, and Behavior Support Providers using structured tools

What We're Looking For

Knowledge of contract requirements and demonstrated experience in contract monitoring
Understanding of performance-based contracting
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to make critical decisions and follow through with implementation
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Independent drive and motivation
Experience and ability to comprehend behavior support
Promote equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS

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, health or social science, public administration, or a related field

And, four years of professional experience planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs

A bachelor's degree in social work, health or social science, public administration, or a related field

And, five years of professional experience planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs

A combination of education and professional experience totaling at least nine years.

Note: A degree in social work must be from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Questions?

Email recruiter Kris George at kris.george@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 07946.

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 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.

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.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nec socialism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave, and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave