DSHS HCLA Transition Case Manager

DSHS HCLA Developmental Disabilities Case/Resource Manager- Transition Case Manager

The Home & Community Living Administration (HCLA) is looking for a Transition Case Manager to join our team in Tacoma, WA. If you have a background in social services, this opportunity could be a meaningful step forward in your career. Youll play a key role in delivering targeted case management and resource support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Where you will work:

We offer a hybrid work environment for this role. During the initial months of your employment, plan to work regularly from your local office to receive training, support, and build connections with your colleagues. You and your supervisor will collaborate to determine a suitable work schedule, which may include continuing hybrid work, a modified schedule, reporting to your duty station, or telework.

This role will involve travel across Washington State for training and to meet business needs. It is also covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Some of what you will do:

• Identify support needs of clients and plan for and authorize payment for appropriate services
• Provides transition planning, coordination and facilitation of services for clients
• Schedule and conduct face-to-face home visits and living quarters with clients and families
• Facilitate person-centered goal-planning discussions with clients and family
• Complete and revise client assessments and person-centered service plans within established timelines as required for caseload
• Identify clients or families in crisis and make referrals as needed to appropriate authorities, department/administration services, state plan services, or local community resources
• Determine financial and functional eligibility for any requested and/or enrolled program
• Review and monitor client plans, reports, and client progress
• Obtain translation and interpretation services for clients and families when needed Identify clients or families in crisis and make emergent referrals as needed to appropriate authorities, department/administration services, state plan services, or local community resources
• Establish and maintain complete and accurate case files, provider payment records, planned service written approvals/waivers
• Professionally represent HCLA and participate in community and agency meetings

We are looking for professionals who have:

A bachelor's degree in social sciences, social services, human services, behavioral sciences or an allied field
AND Two years of experience providing social services to people with developmental disabilities
OR
6 years of experience in providing social services to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
OR
Satisfactory completion of 12 months as a Case Resource Manager Trainee
OR
Equivalent professional experience/education

*Graduate training in the areas listed above will substitute, year for year, for one year of experience providing social services to people with developmental disabilities

AND
is a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional
The Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 42, Subpart D, Section 483.430, are as follows: A doctor of medicine or osteopathy; A registered nurse; An individual who holds at least a Bachelors degree in an of the following: 1. Occupational Therapy, 2. Physical Therapy, 3. Psychology, 4. Social Work, 5. Speech, 6. Audiology, 7. Recreation and related fields, or 8. The Human Services (as defined at 483.430 (b) (5) (x)), includes but is not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling, and psychology. NOTE: A degree in Social Work much be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Possess basic computer skills, including use of e-mail, basic software, data entry, and internet access
• Working knowledge of the HCLA's residential and county service guidelines, RCWs, WACs, and policies/procedures
• Ability to safeguard sensitive and confidential information and documents, and maintain confidentiality regarding client information, yet identify issues of a serious and/or sensitive nature that need to be reported to the supervisor
• Able to prioritize and organize work in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity

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

Interested? Please include the following with your application:

• Updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information
• Cover letter explaining why you are interested in the job and how your skills and experience meet these job qualifications

Questions? Email Morgan Daggi or call the main Talent Acquisition line at ... and reference 04981.

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 agencys 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.

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