DSHS HCLA Social Service Specialist 3

Benefits, Questions, Description

• Conduct in-person, client-centered functional assessment interviews utilizing a laptop and software, in the client’s homes or residential facility.
• Determine eligibility for the Community First Choice, Community Options Program Entry Systems, Medicaid Personal Care, or other applicable programs.
• Develop appropriate ongoing, individualized service plans in collaboration with clients and representatives to meet the needs of the client.
• As a client advocate, coordinate client needs with families, facilities, and community resources, as well as consultation, networking, family support, and crisis intervention.
• Provide case management to high-risk adults whose need is part of a service plan developed following an adult protective service investigation.
• Authorize appropriate services and payments.
• Document contacts and situations; on occasion, prepare and provide testimony at hearings and legal proceedings.

• Professionals who are committed to advocating for the lives of others and have work experience and education in one of the following:
• One year as a Social Service Specialist 2.
• OR
• A Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice or an allied field and one year of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
• OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice or an allied field, and two years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
• OR
• Six (6) to Seven (7) years of professional/practical experience working directly in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice, with an emphasis in specialized case management involving disabled or vulnerable adults.

• Benefits
• Paid leave
• Staff training and other compensation benefits

The Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) is hiring a dedicated In-home or Residential Social Service Specialist 2 or 3 to join our Spokane or Colfax, WA, in-training team.