Social and Health Program Consultant 4

Title: DSHS ESA Social and Health Program Consultant 4

Salary $76,968.00 - $103,536.00 Annually

Location  Pierce County – Lakewood, WA

Job Type Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number 2026-02352

Department Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division ESA

Salary Information The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Job Description:

DSHS ESA Program Integrity Manager / Social and Health Program Consultant 4

Join the Division of Program Integrity (DPI) within the Economic Services Administration (ESA), as a Social and Health Program Consultant 4 in Lakewood, WA.

You'll assist in managing statewide quality assurance efforts for Washington's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/WorkFirst program. In this role, you'll guide all aspects of federally required management evaluations and validation reviews including procedures, training, planning, communication, and reporting while serving as a designated expert in state and federal policy. You'll also lead a team of Social and Health Program Consultants and Quality Control Specialists who conduct case reviews and verify program compliance.

Our division relies on this position to oversee the planning and completion of statewide case and operations reviews, including on-site visits. You'll ensure review methods effectively identify risk areas, analyze results to uncover trends and root causes, and approve corrective action plans that strengthen program performance. Success in this role depends on strong collaboration with internal DSHS partners and external WorkFirst contractors to ensure Washington continues to meet federal requirements.

Note: This job includes a hybrid in-office/telework schedule, with in-office work and travel to site review locations as needed.

Some of what you will do:

• Coordinate staff activities, ensuring team members have the information and training needed to meet their responsibilities.
• Conduct regular team meetings and provide ongoing training updates.
• Monitor and audit staff work, address complaints, identify performance concerns, and coach employees to meet expectations.
• Establish goals and objectives that guide the program team's work and performance.
• Supervise, recruit, interview, and recommend hiring decisions for new staff while approving leave and tracking attendance.
• Travel to field offices to conduct on-site SNAP Management Evaluation reviews and ensure compliance with federal requirements.
• Lead quality monitoring efforts by aligning review tools with federal regulations, analyzing data for root causes, drafting reports, and approving corrective action plans.

Who should apply:

• One year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 3, or equivalent
• Or, 2 years as a Social and Health Program Consultant 2, or equivalent
• Or, a master's degree or higher in social work, a health or social science, public administration, or a related field and 4 years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs; preference in these areas include financial analysis and/or auditing
• Or, a bachelor's degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration, or a related field and 5 years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs; preference in these areas include financial analysis and/or auditing.

Concurrent work experience should include:

• Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring staff. 
• Programmatic knowledge of DSHS Programs, specifically within the Economic Services Administration public assistance programs.
• Understanding of ESA technology systems, such as Barcode, ACES, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to present information in various ways.
• Effective communication both verbally and in writing with executive management, financial experts, stakeholders, and advocates. 
• Ability to organize priorities and assignments to meet workload expectations.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience in auditing, research, and rule interpretation.
• Ability to maintain standards of professional integrity and confidentiality.
• Experience acting as the liaison with program customers and stakeholders.

Note: Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Questions? Please contact and reference #02352

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.

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. 

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