DSHS DDA Developmental Disability Case Resource Manager

at  State of Washington Dept of Social and Health Services

DESCRIPTION

If you are interested in the diverse field of case management for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, consider this exciting opportunity.
The Developmental Disabilities Administration is expanding the number of people we serve and is hiring Case Resource Managers. We have openings in the following DDA Region 2 offices: Everett, Seattle, Kent, and Lynnwood.
You will be able to choose your preferred location(s) in the Supplemental Questions when you apply and will vary based on current openings.
If you already have social service experience, this is an incredible way to advance your career. In this role, you will provide specialized case and resource management support to individuals and families who are eligible for services with the Developmental Disabilities Administration. This job is a great opportunity to support our mission to Transform Lives.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Possess basic computer skills, including use of e-mail, basic software, data entry, and internet access
• 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
• A Certified language interpreter allows for a 5% pay increase but is not required
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Interested? Please include the following with your application:

• A chronological resume OR a completed online profile that includes education and employment history
• A detailed cover letter describing experience working or volunteering with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities and include dates.
• College Transcripts.
• Three professional references with current contact information.

These opportunities will require travel to meet business needs.
These positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission 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.
Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Grant Grady at grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 10792.

• Identify support needs of clients and plan for and authorize payment for appropriate services
• Schedule and conduct face-to-face home visits and living quarters with clients and families
• Facilitate person-centered goal planning discussion with client 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 documentation
• Professionally represent DDA and participate in community and agency meetings