Human Services Specialist II-Aging & Disability Services
Human Services Specialist II-Aging & Disability Services
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Join our Human Services WA Cares Team
Position:
Snohomish County Human Services is hiring two (2) qualified individuals to support the new WA Cares program. Both positions will have the primary duty of expanding our current network of providers as an Area Agency on Agency (AAA). Our AAA is responsible for establishing a network of providers for the new WA Cares program that will go live July 1 2026.
This position will also work with the WA Cares team to develop and implement provider network and policies that align with the mission of WA Cares and all applicable RCWs and WACs. Since this is a new program there will be an expectation of the ability to be innovative and understand that change will be inevitable in the new few years because this is a new program.
About you:
Ideal candidate for these positions:
- Enjoys developing community partnerships and working on collaborative projects;
- Has the ability to reach out to new providers to help create a new network of resources that will be available to the beneficiaries of WA Cares;
- Has a passion for ensuring the community has long term service and supports available to access when needed;
- Has experience writing policies and procedures program development and evaluation; and
- Demonstrates a commitment to a person-centered mindset and approach.
Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Please reach out to Joeann Turck atwith any questions regarding this job posting.
Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction procedure and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County.BASIC FUNCTION
To perform responsible professional work in the planning development coordination implementation and evaluation of human services programs either through direct services or by sub contractual arrangements.Job Duties
- STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Coordinates assigned program planning and development activities of complex programs with supervisors administrators other department staff other county departments other government agencies private service organizations citizen groups and other organizations as necessary.
- Develops and conducts needs assessments and prepares comprehensive program plans goals and objectives program budgets and contract documents for human services programs as assigned.
- Coordinates the data collection and reporting requirements for assigned programs including the organization and computerization of such reports; prepares analysis of data.
- Develops and negotiates contracts and service agreements with program subcontractors; monitors contract compliance and reviews and evaluates subcontractor performance for quality assurance and prepares monitoring reports and corrective action plans.
- Participates in the development of programmatic budgets within areas of assigned responsibility; participates in negotiation and execution of contracts with federal state and other funding sources; provides ongoing monitoring of internal program budget(s); makes recommendations for modifications as necessary.
- Provides a variety of information and technical assistance to program subcontractor and potential subcontractors as necessary.
- Researches and prepares applications to obtain funding for various projects studies or programs as assigned.
- Provides staffing for advisory boards and committees; provides group facilitation for community groups and committees to accomplish program goals.
- Keeps informed of and provides interpretation of federal state and local regulations and guidelines relating to assigned program areas.
- Provides community leadership and mobilization for assigned areas; provides community education and training including coordination of community events.
- Facilitates funding application processes including request for proposals.
- Works in a cross disciplinary and interdepartmental manner to best meet the needs of the departments clientele.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES- Oversees activities of student interns and volunteers as assigned.
- Performs related duties as required.
WHEN ASSIGNED TO DIVISION OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES- Be familiar with affordable housing activities including preparing down-line capital contracts and be knowledgeable of mortgages subordination agreements title insurance and other real estate work with escrow agencies and attend property closings record required security documents evaluate and take necessary action to protect the countys interest in the event of property foreclosures or agency bankruptcy.
- Inspect multi-family housing units for health safety and code violations monitor projects to ensure that the intended use of the property has been maintained for the required term of the contracts ensures compliance with fair housing tenant income requirements and other regulations writes inspection reports and notifies property managers and agencies of violations with required work orders and perform follow-up monitoring activities.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelors degree in business or public administration one of the social sciences or other field directly related to human services; PLUS two (2) years progressively responsible experience in human services program planning grant preparation and management or in a closely related field; OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSA valid Washington State Drivers License unrestricted except as to vision is required prior to appointment.Additional Information
- KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:
- human services and governmental agencies programs and resources
- grant writing methods principles and applications
- application of relevant federal state and local laws codes rules regulations and guidelines to human services programming and operations
- research principles and methods; the use of computer technology
- programmatic best practices
- specific populations served by human services programs
Ability to:- develop human services programs plans for services and operation
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with public co-workers governmental officials citizen groups and advisory boards
- develop and maintain complete and accurate records
- analyze problems and prepare alternative strategies for solution
- gather analyze and evaluate program statistical and financial data
- perform data management requirements and updates on personal computer
- provide training to community groups and agencies as required
- communicate effectively orally and in writing
SUPERVISIONThis position receives direction from a programmatic supervisor division administrator or the Director of Human Services as assigned. The work is performed with limited supervision and is reviewed through meetings reports and results obtained.WORKING CONDITIONSThe work is performed in the usual office environment with trips to locations throughout the county to attend community meetings and coordinate program activities. The employee is required to work evenings weekends and holidays as necessary.The work may also involve site visits to client residences and as required inspection of work performed at client homes including crawl spaces and attics.Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
