Description

Social & Health Program Consultant 2 - Basic Food Employment & Training Program Consultant

If you are motivated to reduce poverty by helping others find meaningful employment, consider this exciting opportunity. Join us in Transforming Lives as a member of the Community Services Division Headquarters, Economic Services Administration. We are seeking Basic Food Employment & Training Program Consultants to provide operational support to BFET contractors.

In this role, you will maintain business and community partnerships supporting the BFET program. Collaboration, the ability to work independently, and strong presentation skills are important as you provide operational support to contractors, determine eligibility for services, and assist customers in accessing services. You will develop relationships with BFET contractors, local DSHS Community Services Offices, and community partners.

These opportunities can be located at any Community Services Division office statewide. Due to the nature of the work, there is travel involved, although these vacancies do have a telework/work from home schedule.

Some of what you will do

• 
  Gather information and define needs to better assist in providing services to our clients
• Be a liaison between BFET contractors and community partners, representing the department at different events and monthly support meetings with contractors
• Determine eligibility for BFET services and keep all records and reports of clients current
• Travel to various locations to promote services to the public
• Monitor contractors' caseload and ensure work is accurate and timely
• Communicate with clients regarding optional and mandatory services and procedures
• Partner in gathering and recording data to quantify performance measures

Who should apply

• A master's degree or higher in social work, a health or social science, public administration, or a related field and one year of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health or chemical dependency treatment services programs
• Or, a bachelor's degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration, or a related field and two years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs
• Or, one year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 1
• Or, 2 years as a Public Benefits Specialist 3 or 4

A degree in Social Work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Organizing and conducting meetings and giving presentations
• Working with community-based resource programs or direct service delivery including community outreach, community resource problem-solving, or developing social service programs
• Working knowledge of Community Services Division programs and policies
• Use of ACES, eJAS, and Barcode software programs
• Interpreting RCW's and WAC's
• Creating reports and presenting information
• Working independently to establish priorities and organize work to enable the completion of assigned tasks timely and accurately
• Dealing with change effectively and helping others through the change process

B e the change you want to see – join our team!
Come work for an organization that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion as the cornerstone of our culture and business practices.
We recognize that the diversity of those we serve and work with is part of our collective strength. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ people with different strengths and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and people of all genders including transgender and non-binary individuals.

The position is currently located in Spokane; however, the Division is committed to creating a diverse workforce in a modern work environment that includes the potential for telework options.

Interested? Along with your completed application & 3 professional references/current contact information, include:

• Cover letter specifically addressing the knowledge, skills, and abilities you have related to the job and duties
• Resume

This job is classified as a Social and Health Program Consultant 2.

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 applicant's 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 driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security