DSHS DDA Developmental Disabilities Transitions Case Resource Manager
DSHS DDA Developmental Disabilities Transitions Case Resource Manager
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If youre dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of community members with developmental disabilities explore this exciting opportunity. The Developmental Disabilities Administration is looking for a Transitional Case Managerto join our team in Seattle WA. In this role you will provide specialized transitional case management and resource assistance for people with developmental disabilities transitioning from one setting to a new one. You will work with families and community members to advocate on behalf of clients.
This position could be based out of the Kent DDA office as well as Seattle/Cherry Street office. A hybrid telework schedule is available for this role in our office location in Seattle/Kent WA.
Some of what you will do- Provide case management coordination and facilitation of personcentered transition planning activities which includes transitions from clients residing at the Residential Habilitation Centers in the hospital and state hospital settings in their own home in their community or in a residential setting
- Identify support needs of clients and plan for and authorize payment for appropriate services i.e. Medicaid benefits Home and Community Based Services Waiver Roads to Community Living Program
- Schedule and conduct face to face home visits with clients and families on a regular basis tracking consultation in client database
- Complete and revise client assessments and service plans within established timeline per caseload
- Review and monitor client plans reports and client progress of approximately 35 clients
- Referpeople to appropriate Developmental Disabilities Administration services other department services and community programs/resources
- Collaborate with community organizations and professionals to support clients
- Identify clients or families in crisis and making emergent referrals as needed to appropriate authorities department/division services or local community resources
We are looking for professionals who have- A bachelors degree in social sciences social services human services behavioral sciences or an allied field plus 2 years of experience providing social services to people with developmental disabilities
Or
Satisfactory completion of 12 months as a Case Resource Manager Trainee - Ability to identify support needs and plan for appropriate services for persons with developmental disabilities
- Possess a high degree of effective communication skills (write listen observe communicate interview understand confront engage in problemsolving and resolve conflict)
- Assess and identifysocial dynamics between clients and families and/or other relationships
- Ability to identify and notify appropriate entities whenclients and/or coworkers may be at risk
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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.
Questions about this opportunity Please contact Reema Goyal at and reference project number 02809.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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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
