DSHS HCLA Field Administrator

Are you committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults? Join the Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) as Field Administrator for Adult Protective Services (APS). As an Adult Protective Services Field Administrator, you will be responsible for planning, leading, developing, coordinating, and implementing all Adult Protective Services policies and procedures within the six counties of Region 2. You will help address the supervision, training, and quality assurance needs within the region. This role requires exceptional amounts of development time to ensure the region is complying with department expectations, quality assurance and policies related to the ongoing management of APS. You'll also be responsible for providing policy interpretation, clarifications, consultation, and training. As a member of the statewide APS Management Team, you will have significant input and responsibility for long-range program planning and goal setting. You will be the liaison for the Region 2 networks with law enforcement, mental health, and works with the Tribes in the following counties (King, Snohomish, Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island) and other community organizations to build good working relationships and resolve any issues that may arise. Our mission is to protect Vulnerable Adults from abuse, neglect, self-neglect, abandonment, and exploitation. We value client self-determination and the professional expertise of our APS colleagues, while working to prevent and end harm by: Conducting objective, timely, and thorough investigations; Assisting Vulnerable Adults to access appropriate services in accordance with statute, rules, policy, and client consent; Networking and Coordinating with others to serve Vulnerable Adults; and Educating Vulnerable Adults and the community about abuse, neglect, self-neglect, abandonment, exploitation, and protective services. This Mt. Vernon-based role offers a hybrid telework schedule with travel requirements. Some of what you will do Provide Supervision of staff and the development and implementation of the APS program and policy; including implementation of regional Operating procedures, WACs and RCWs. Set expectations for performance, recruit and hire staff for positions as needed, and manage the workflow. Provide training, coaching, evaluation, and initiate corrective/disciplinary action when necessary. Ensure the APS training plan is current and updated as changes occur for all APS staff and APS supervisors and ensure implementation of such. Train staff and supervisors in current policy and procedures. Responsible for regional quality assurance activities, coordinate and oversee quality assurance to ensure the accuracy of work done by staff is within policy. Provide consultation and outreach for APS staff and community organizations, i.e., local law enforcement long-term care ombudsman, mental health, Residential Care Services {RCS}, Developmental Disabilities Administration {DDA}, and Attorney General's Office {AGO}, the court system, and Tribes.

Who should apply You possess:

A Master's degree in social science, health, public administration, or related fields, and three years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social and health service programs; OR A Bachelor's degree in social science, health, public administration, or related fields, and five years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social and health service programs; OR Equivalent professional experience/education. Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities: A Master's degree in social science, health, public administration, or related fields. Interested? Please list 3 professional references' current contact information on your application and include your current resume and a cover letter explaining how your knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify you for this role. 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 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. Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Kathy Simmons , and reference job number 04795. 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. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security