DSHS DDA Social and Health Program Consultant 4

Join the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) in Transforming Lives by providing oversight and monitoring of the contracts designed to increase community-based supports and services that will benefit people to live the lives they want to live. You'll support the state and federal funding allocated by the Washington State Legislature to develop, manage, and oversee contracts and associated expenditures from the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Services Account. The account is spent on certain supports and services in a community setting to benefit people who have developmental disabilities. You'll work closely with the Home and Community-Based Services unit to ensure federal compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, as well as other state agencies, legislators, and stakeholders during the project period. This is a project position approved through June 30, 2025, and may have the ability to be extended through the end of the biennium. This position belongs to the job class Social Health and Program Consultant 4 Some of what you'll do Facilitate the review of all successful bidders received from the Developmental Disabilities Council for the purposes of contract development for community-based supports and services for people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities Develop policies, rules, and procedures governing the body of work associated with the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Services Account Work with staff in the development of semi-custom contracts designed to meet both state and federal funding requirements Develop quality assurance measures to track the progress, effectiveness, and success of awarded contracts for community-based supports and services through the life cycle of each contract Develop and implement sustainable systems for the monitoring of services and supports based upon the awarded semi-custom contracts Provide technical assistance to contractors Work with the Eligibility and Payment Systems Unit to develop invoicing and payment mechanisms for services rendered Analyze contract data and prepare written analyses Respond to legislative inquiries, consumers, and stakeholder organizations related to the account Track and analyze legislation and rules, briefing executive management on issues Develop and administer strategic performance goals related to the account Who should apply? 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 OR A master's degree 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 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 Contract development and monitoring experience Flexibility in adapting to change, sensitivity to cultural diversity, and respect for differences in opinions and values Ability to develop and present analytical data in graphical form (e.g. maps, charts, graphs, diagrams, and models) Current philosophy, values, and methods for supporting people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Interested? In addition to your application, provide a current resume Letter of Interest describing your experience related to this job Three references Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Grant Grady at and reference project number 04207. 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. 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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