DSHS DVR Social & Health Program Consultant 1

About the role

The Benefits Planning Program Consultant (BPPC) reports to the Ticket to Work and Benefits Planning Program Manager and is considered DVR State Office staff. The BPPC contributes to the development of, and/or monitors, evaluates, or coordinates of social, financial, or health services programs, projects, or program policies and procedures. The BPPC assists with the development of, and conducts, presentations and training on program policies and procedures to DVR participants, staff, service vendors, pre-ETS participants, and/or stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Address concerns and dispel myths that hinder employment.
• Educate and strategize with participants to help them work and earn more while utilizing work incentives.
• Analyze and interpret information to assess the participants whole benefits and income picture to give well rounded recommendations and consultation to the participant, their families, VRCs, and other meeting attendees.
• Empower informed choice while addressing any financial and health insurance stress the participant is experiencing.
• Analyze and interpret the participants benefits to create an individualized consultation presentation for their benefits planning meeting with the VRC.
• Provide guidance, recommendations, and written report detailing the specifics about less common SSA programs and work incentives such as Partnership Plus, Employment Networks, Section 301, Plan to Achieve Self Support (PASS), and Unsuccessful Work Attempts.
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of stronger relationships and partnerships with housing authorities to assist with stabilizing participants facing homelessness or housing instability.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Skills

• Accurately understand, interpret, and explain the rules of Social Security and other state and federal social, financial, and health programs in a clear and understandable manner.
• Analyze, synthesize, and report detailed technical information in formats that are used by others with non-technical knowledge.
• Establish an effective working relationship with a diverse array of DVR participants, staff, service vendors, pre-ETS participants, and/or stakeholders, including those who may be demanding or challenging to work with.
• Communicate effectively in written formats and public presentations; meet formally and informally with a variety of community-based organizations and special interest groups.

Benefits

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 offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. Choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

TBD.