Intensive Resource Program Consultant (Shpc4) - Olympia

Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Attention: This recruitment has been reposted for additional applicants. There is no need to reapply if you have already applied- your application status remains unchanged.

Job Title: Intensive Resource Program Consultant - Social and Health Program Consultant 4 (SHPC4)

Location: Olympia, WA - Hybrid.  This position primarily works with staff throughout Region 6; travel to office locations to attend meetings, training, conferences, and to visit youth statewide is required.

Closes: 07/05/2024

Salary:  $6,227 - $8,377.

We're looking for an Intensive Resources Program Consultant (SHPC4) to join our team in Region 6, that covers South Western Washington and the Peninsula, within the Child Welfare Programs (CWP) Division. This division is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of practices and programs that assist DCYF with needed services to support positive outcomes for children and families involved with the child welfare system.   If you have a dynamic work ethic, proven leadership skills, and want to make a difference in the lives of children and families, apply today!

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The Opportunity:

The Intensive Resources Program Consultant (SHPC4) is a critical and lead role that oversees eligibility for and access to intensive placement resources. In this role, you will work closely with supervisors and social service specialists to provide expertise, consultation, training, and support related to the identification and provision of Intensive Placement Resources to youth with complex mental health and behavioral health needs.  Additionally, you will act as a liaison between field offices and resource providers and facilitate connections and service delivery.

Some of what you'll do:

• Lead implementation and oversight of client eligibility for and access to intensive placement resources.

• Provide intensive resources services and systems training, expertise, guidance, consultation, monitoring, and support to field operations staff within a designated region.

• Develop and implement training and resources to support social service specialists, supervisors, regional program staff, and regional leadership.

• Provide mentoring, feedback, consultation, formal and informal training, education, and technical assistance to field operations staff to meet the intensive resources needs of children and youth.

• Prepare written and oral reports, documentation, and inter-/intra-agency communications regarding program areas.

• Advise field operations staff on appropriate services and interventions available through DCYF and community partners.

• Evaluate and determine child eligibility and appropriateness for BRS or other intensive resources based on identified needs.

• Maintain an active working knowledge of intensive resources programs and services within your region as well as statewide.

• Facilitates referrals to appropriate intensive placement resources within the designated region, statewide, or out-of-state.

• Monitor progress and outcomes of youth receiving intensive resources.

• Analyze child and youth needs and identify program and resource gaps.

• Collaborates with regional and HQ staff to develop needed resources.

• Complete and submit timely, accurate reports related to program implementation and utilization.

Required Qualifications:

• Equivalent education and experience totaling nine years.

OR

• One year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 3 or equivalent.

OR

• Three years of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 2 or equivalent.

OR 

• A Bachelor's degree in social work, health or social science, public administration, or a related field AND five (5) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

OR 

• A Master's degree in social work, health or social science, public administration, or a related field AND three (3) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

Degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S. Incomplete applications may be screened out of the recruitment process.

Employees must successfully complete a formal training course sponsored by their division within one year of their appointment.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• The ability to share information in a supportive way that facilitates learning and collaboration.

• The ability to advocate for the best interest of the child and family and meet the region's urgency for youth stability.

• The ability to be flexible and open to creative problem solving and have an understanding/knowledge/awareness of our system partners.

• Prior experience in social services, case planning, risk assessment, negotiation, child development, ethics and professional standards, social casework principles and practices, safety framework, decision-making, and interviewing techniques.

• Working knowledge of protecting vulnerable adults and children living in their own homes and in licensed and certified settings.

• Knowledge of investigative principles and practices, and social and economic conditions that affect the work of a public social service agency.

• Knowledge of individual and social development principles, vocational counseling, job training, and educational and community resources.

• Knowledge of Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS) and Intensive Services programming and delivery.

• Prior experience working within intensive resources (BRS, therapeutic foster care, behavioral health, developmental disabilities) systems.

• Knowledge of the Family First Prevention Service Act (FFPSA) requirements for Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP).

• Knowledge of program eligibility for children and youth with developmental disabilities and mental health or behavioral health needs.

• Experience using state computer database FamLink.

How do I apply?

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position

• Current resume detailing experience and education

• Copy of college transcripts

Supplemental Information

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.  If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will 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 position.

This position requires a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  For more information: https://wfse.org/

If you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter.  If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. 

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

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