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*March 20, 2024*




State of Washington Job Opportunities
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ID: Blue background, DSHS Logo and yellow text: Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Now Hiring Case Manager. Play to watch in ASL.

Social Service Specialist 3 (ASL) TriCities and western Washington

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*About the positions:*

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The?Aging and Long-Term Support Administration [ [link removed] ] ALTSA, Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH), is hiring for three *Social Service Specialist 3* positions!?

For these roles, you must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to provide case management services for Deaf, Deaf/Blind, and Hard of Hearing clients.

Telework is allowed. These positions will be largely remote work, home and/or in the community.
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This position may also provide peer counseling, communication strategies, coping skills, and advocacy for individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This position may also provide trainings and presentations, as well as outreach event coordination. This position will provide and promote Case Management, Outreach, and Advocacy Services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened clients throughout the State of Washington.

*Some of what you'll do:*


* Conduct intake to assess client barriers, needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to develop service delivery plans.
* Collaborate, facilitate, manage, and monitor client service delivery plans with clients and/or other service providers.
* Provide communication support to clients to facilitate their informed choices and empower them with information regarding a variety of topics including ?housing, wellness, safety needs, and/or finances.
* Provide coaching and support to clients to develop new skills, including activities of daily living, communication strategies, problem-solving, decision making and self advocacy.
* Advocate and raise service providers? awareness of client rights and responsibilities with or on behalf of clients and constituents. Support improved access to their services,?
* Research, refer and advocate for community resources to assist and improve client?s wellbeing and safety, such as food assistance, childcare, finances and health care.
* Identify community training needs and coordinate training sessions both independently and in partnership with other Case Managers, Case Manager Team Lead, Community Resource Program Manager, and/or Training and Presentation program Manager.
* Provide culturally rich and congruent client services, assistance and advocacy.
* Develop and implement action plans to remove communication and/or independent living barriers for individual clients.
* Ensure that clients that are familiar with their rights regarding government, legal, communication, and community, cultural, and self-advocacy issues.?
* Maintain appropriate and confidential case files, records, and statistical data on all client contact and counseling, and maintain accurate data of client records.
* Complete case notes, correspondence, and reports within deadlines, including monthly reports on services provided.

*?**We?re looking for a professional with:*

A Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice or an allied field, and two years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
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A Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice or an allied field and one years of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist (A two-year Master's degree in one of the above fields that included a practicum will be substituted for one year of paid social service experience).
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One year as a Social Service Specialist 2*?*

*As well as:*


* Fluency in ASL (American Sign Language)

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.
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*Questions?*?Please contact [email protected] or call (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 03377 (Kennewick) or 03378 (western Washington).

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.
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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 protect?ed 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.

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*Accessibility:* We are committed to equitable and inclusive access. Events will be in ASL with spoken English interpretation and captioning services provided.? Please contact us at [email protected] for other accommodation requests.??

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Programs & Services

* Assistive Communication Technology (ACT) [ [link removed] ]
* Case Management [ [link removed] ]
* Community Resources [ [link removed] ]
* Family Mentor Services [ [link removed] ]
* Hard of Hearing Resources [ [link removed] ]
* Sign Language Interpreter Contracts and Resources [ [link removed] ]
* Telecommunication Equipment Distribution (TED) [ [link removed] ]
* Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS) [ [link removed] ]
* Training and Presentation Program [ [link removed] ]

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*Who We Are:*?The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) provides programs and services for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled individuals, their families, and service providers in Washington State.?

*What We Do:*?ODHH operates under the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and is entrusted with fulfilling its legislative mandate outlined in RCW 43.20A.725. ODHH?s work includes:

_Advocacy_: ODHH advocates for the rights, interests, and needs of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled. The Office works to eliminate communication barriers and promote equal opportunities in various service areas, including training, consultation, contract management, information and referrals, and resources to promote communication equity.

_Coordination:_?ODHH is a centralized resource. The Office collaborates with governmental, business, and community stakeholders to develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that address and ensure that state services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.

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