DSHS ALTSA Social Service Specialist 5
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DSHS ALTSA Social Service Specialist 5 APS Supervisor
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)Aging and LongTerm Support Administration(ALTSA)Adult Protective Services(APS) provides protective services to vulnerable adults in accordance withRCW 74.34 WAC andChapter 6of the LongTerm Care Manual. We are seeking a strong and motivated leader to serve as an APS Supervisor responsible for training and guiding new APS Investigators as they join our department. This is a temporary opportunity based in Spokane Valley WA.
As an APS Supervisor you will independently oversee a unit of Social Service Specialists ensuring they develop a strong foundation in investigative work. You will train new investigators through every step of the investigative process providing clear and consistent consultation on case handling. Additionally you will assign prioritize audit and review work assignments on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with policies and best practices maximizing the quality of service provided to clients.
This role also involves hiring training and evaluating new investigators while identifying coaching and development needs. You will conduct monthly unit meetings reinforce APS policies and procedures and provide continuous support through oneonone and group training sessions. If necessary you will initiate corrective or disciplinary action to maintain high professional standards.
This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity that allows you to apply your investigative expertise to mentor and support new investigators as they grow into independent skilled APS professionals.
Join us todayapply your skills and help us partner with people to provide support care and resources empowering individuals to shape their own lives!
Some of what youll do:
- Independently supervisea unit of Social Service Specialist professionals who investigate reports of abuse abandonment neglect financial exploitation exploitation and selfneglect of vulnerable adults and offer and provides protective services to vulnerable adults.
- Recruit hire and train new staff.
- Set expectations for job performance as well as monitor and evaluate staff performance and adherence to applicable laws policies and procedures governing their job assignments and takes corrective action and complete disciplinary actions.
- Conduct regular staff unit and individual meetings.
- Facilitate lead and participate in unit meetings case staffing sessions and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Assign and monitor work for equitable and appropriate work distribution for each individual and within the unit.
- Evaluate training needs of staff and provide coaching training and support to each team member as appropriate.
- Provide direction in the areas of time management organization and case planning.
- Train and provide clarification to staff in current policy and procedures longterm care manual WAC and Management Bulletins
What were looking for:
- Investigative experience and indepth knowledge oflaws policies and directives governing services to vulnerable adults within the State of Washington.
- Ability to establish relationships and effectively collaborate cooperate and coordinate with peers clients constituents community partners outside agencies other members of the community and internal and external partners regarding the requirements and services available pertaining to APS.
- Must be able to successfully perform the essential functions as described in the PDF and perform the physical requirements of this position such as traveling and lifting moving and transferring equipment (such as a laptop files manuals etc.
- Ability to identify and evaluate social dynamics affecting client choice and decision making.
- Prior experience or demonstrated ability to supervise multiple staff and maintain the organizational structure.
- Ability to independently assess situations and utilize professional independent judgment.
Who should apply
Professionals with one year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 4.
OR
Two years of experience as a Social Service Specialist 3 (formerly Social Worker 3.
OR
Four years of experience as Social Service Specialist 2 (formerly Social Worker 2.
A Masters degree in Social Services Human Services Behavioral Sciences Criminal Law/Justice or an allied field and four years of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
OR
A Bachelors degree in Social Services Human Services Behavioral Sciences Criminal Law/Justice or an allied field and six years of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
OR
Ten years of paid professional/practical social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
NOTE: A twoyear masters degree in one of the above fields that included a practicum may be substituted for one year of paid social service experience.
InterestedTo be considered for this opportunity please include the following with your completed online application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three professional references with updated contact information
Additional information:- Opportunities in this job classification that perform unannounced visits in unregulated environments such as private residences to conduct investigations for allegations of abuse and/or neglect of vulnerable adultindividualsmay be eligible for an additional 10 assignment pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Questions
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at and reference job number#02136.
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 antiracism 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.Supplemental Information
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 applicants 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 drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
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