DSHS ALTSA Social Service Specialist 5 Job at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services Spokane, WA
Description
DSHS ALTSA Social Service Specialist 5
Adult Protective Services is seeking two independent and collaborative leaders to join their team as the Social Services Supervisor located in Spokane, WA. One of the position is a temporary position which can last approximately 12 months and the other is a permanent position.
In these roles, you will function independently as a first-line supervisor of a unit of Social Service Specialists. You will assign, prioritize, audit, and review work assignments, provide consultation and direction in the handling of cases, delegate duties to staff as appropriate, and schedule unit staff to ensure maximum service to clients while meeting staff needs. You will be training and helping with developing staff in conducting adult protective services investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by improving access and service delivery to clients, reviewing levels of risk in cases of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults, and ensuring that levels of agency intervention match the levels of assessed risk.
Join us today in our mission to Transform Lives!
Some of what you’ll do:
Recruit, hire, train, set expectations, monitor, and evaluate staff performance and adherence to applicable laws, policies, and procedures governing their job assignments and takes corrective action and complete disciplinary actions- Conduct regular staff unit and individual meetings
- Facilitate, lead and participate in unit meetings, case staffing and in multi-disciplinary teams
- Assign work and monitor for equitable work distribution within the unit
- Evaluate training needs of staff, provide training and interpretation and guidance on agency program requirements and policy
- Provide direction in the areas of time management, organization, and case planning
- Train and provide clarification and interpretation to staff in current policy and procedures, long term care manual, Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and Management Bulletins
- Review and monitor decisions related to findings and protective services
- Read records to evaluate for complete and accurate comprehensive investigations as well as effective documentation of case activity
What we’re looking for:
Ability to travel as needed- Ability to establish relationships and effectively collaborate, cooperate, and coordinate with peers, clients, constituents, community partners, outside agencies, other members of the community
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to supervise multiple staff and maintain the organizational structure
- Ability to independently assess situations and utilize good professional independent judgment
- Skill and ability to multi-task, reprioritize, assign, and delegate tasks/workloads
- Critical thinking skills
- Skill and ability to de-escalate and diffuse potential crisis situations
Who should apply?
Professionals with:
One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 4;
OR
Two years of experience as a Social Service Specialist 3;
OR
Four years of experience 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 3;
OR
A bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice or an allied field, and five years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2
NOTE: A two-year master's degree in one of the above fields that included a practicum may be substituted for one year of paid social service experience.
NOTE: Employees must successfully complete the formal training course sponsored by their division within one year of their appointment.
How To Apply?
Along with your application, please include current contact information for three professional references and attach the following:
A cover letter that details your interest and experience as it relates to this opportunity- A current chronological resume
- Three references
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.
Please contact Sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov if you have questions about job number 17357,
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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