Training Specialist

Title: Training Specialist

Location: Multiple Locations Statewide United States

Job Description:

The Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA), Office of Program and Policy Development, has an immediate opening for a Training Specialist (Social and Health Program Consultant 4).This is a two-year project position established to support implementation a new federally funded Health and Related Social Needs Program. This program offers services to help Medicaid eligible people access services like home accessibility modifications and nutrition supports so they can be healthy and safe in their community. As the Training Specialist you will provide expert consultation to headquarters and field staff on HCBS waiver eligibility, enrollment, and service requirements.

This Lacey-based job can be performed from any city in WA state, as a hybrid telework schedule is available, although travel will be expected on occasion.

This is Project Employment. The funding for this project is expected to last until June 30, 2028. When the funding runs out, the position will be eliminated. 

Some of what you'll do 

• Manage and oversee key operational initiatives and special projects.
• Support new program design and implementation.
• Project management, service delivery, and change management related to statewide issues, projects, and initiatives.
• Create and implement training for a broad range of stakeholders.  
• Support transition from state to federal voucher opportunities.
• Coordinate and collaborate with intergovernmental and community partners to create systems of care for those with complex care needs and in need of affordable housing.
• Work toward the office goal of increasing availability and access to affordable and accessible housing for individuals with complex needs across the State's Home and Community Services (HCS) regions.  

Who should apply

 Those with a bachelor's degree in social work, 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.

 Or

 A master's degree in social work, 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.

 Or

 One year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 3 or equivalent.

 Or

 Two years of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 2 or equivalent.

Desired   

• Skills in project planning and implementation 
• Experience with affordable housing and related community services 
• Working knowledge of home and community-based long-term service delivery 
• Demonstrated ability to provide training and technical assistance  
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills 
• Commitment to developing independent housing opportunities for people who experience barriers including homelessness, behavioral health challenges, substance use disorders, and legal issues.

 Interested? Please include the following attachments when applying:  

• Letter of interest that describes your experience as it relates to this job.

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.

Questions about job number 07522? Contact chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov.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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