DSHS HCLA Home Accessibility and Program Manager

Lacey, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 78912 - 106104

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking a Program manager to join our team in Lacey WA.

The Home Accessibility and Modification Program Manager provides statewide leadership and subject matter expertise for Washingtons new Home Accessibility and Modification benefit under the federally funded Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) initiative.

In this role you will be responsible for designing implementing and overseeing strategies to modernize and provide subject matter expertise for construction projects designed to adapt residential homes to assist people with mobility and other physical adaptation needs.. In this role you will help establish statewide policies identifying barriers and advancing innovative solutions for home accessibility this position directly supports HCLAs mission to promote safety independence and equitable access to home- and community-based services for Washington residents.

This opportunity allows for hybrid work up to full time telework with occasional in person work as needed.

The project opportunity is expected to last 2 years.

Some of what you will do

Lead statewide strategic planning for the Home Accessibility and Modification benefit under the HRSN initiative
Develops program frameworks policies service standards and quality expectations
Determine how federal requirements will be operationalized across the states systems and provider networks
Identify system gaps and implements modernization strategies to enhance access equity and sustainability
Set priorities for program growth provider capacity and long-term system improvements
Evaluate strategic risks compliance implications and statewide impacts to guide decision making and advise agency leadership on construction projects
Convert strategic policies into operational procedures workflows and guidance for staff and providers
Finalize training materials tools and supporting documents
Train field staff on policies and procedural duties for authorizing the service
Create and publish internal and external communications and publications to support clear understanding of services by case resource managers clients families and stakeholders
Conduct on site review of homes when complex modifications are needed for a persons home
Analyze client complaints on previously completed home adaptations using subject matter expertise in construction and contractor business

Who should apply

Those with a bachelors degree with a major in construction management structural engineering construction technology or a similar field
AND
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience with ADA compliance project management policy development or project leadership including:

Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including providers community organizations or government agencies
Experience in strategic planning or process improvement
Experience working directly with State or Local Government Agencies for construction or related projects.

Or
Equivalent experience and/or education in either construction code enforcement accessibility adaptations assessment or occupational therapy.

Preferred knowledge skills and abilities

Experience designing implementing or administering programs related to home modifications accessibility or environmental adaptations is highly desirable
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal regulations CMS guidance or waiver program requirements
Experience working formally or informally with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Understand programs principles regulations and statutes related to Medicaid and community long term care services including HSRN program
Understand programs regulations and statutes related to Medicaid State Plan Services and HCBS Waiver
Demonstrated ability to provide training and technical assistance to individuals and groups
Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data from multiple systems and make thoughtful recommendations that result in positive program changes
Develop positive working relationships with a broad range of entities
Work independently

Interested To Apply:

Please complete an application and attach the following:

A current resume
Letter of interest outlining how your qualifications match what we are looking for
Three professional references with current contact information

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 a fairness access and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians 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 Contact and reference #09290.

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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DescriptionThe Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking a Program manager to join our team in Lacey WA.The Home Accessibility and Modification Program Manager provides statewide leadership and subject matter expertise for W...