NEOGOV · 4 days ago
DSHS HCLA Assessment Specialist
Multiple Locations - Western Washington, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$5,398/mo - $7,254/mo
1+ years expNEOGOV is a part of the State of Washington's Department of Social and Health Services, focusing on long-term care initiatives. The WA Cares Fund Assessment Specialist will conduct assessments to determine eligibility for long-term care services and develop personalized care plans to support individuals in their communities.
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Responsibilities
Conduct in-person and remote functional assessments to determine long-term care needs and WA Cares Fund eligibility
Interpret assessment findings and personal information to approve or deny WA Cares Fund services
Develop and implement individualized service plans that guide long-term care supports
Educate individuals, families, professionals, and the public about long-term care options, program benefits, rates, and limitations
Provide guidance on provider enrollment, service search processes, and rate-setting best practices
Counsel families on qualified caregiver requirements, payment options, and available legal or informational resources
Refer individuals to community resources or alternative programs when WA Cares Fund is not pursued
Ensure accurate, timely documentation and data entry while responding to administrative requests
Make referrals to Adult Protective Services or investigative bodies when safety concerns arise
Adapt priorities and workflows to address emergencies, coverage needs, and support individuals in remaining safely in their communities
Qualification
Required
Twelve months as a Social Service Specialist 1 plus completion of the agency's Social Service Specialist training program within 12 months
A master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field, and one year as a Social Service Specialist 1 or equivalent paid social service experience
A bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field, and two years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 1
Six years of professional/practical experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 1
A two-year master's degree in one of the above fields that includes a practicum will be substituted for one year of paid social service experience
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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