Some positions in this class may perform one of the following functions a majority of the time, provided that the duties identified in the Definition are also included in the work assignment:

• develop, implement and monitor grants and/or service contracts;
• liaison and public relations;
• draft or analyze proposed legislation and determine fiscal impact;
• conduct program audits and on-site inspections;
• review findings of hearings;
• research, analyze and interpret State and Federal regulations and/or legislation; or
• develop, implement, direct and monitor a designated project or projects;
• licensure of day care centers.

Designs and develops statewide programs or program plans, policies and procedures for the delivery of social, financial, or health services by staff or providers; produces rules and regulations related to the delivery of program services; conducts program audits and on-site visits to field offices/institutions to monitor policy implementation and compliance;

Produces manuals, guidelines, forms and related materials for the instruction and guidance of agency and vendor staff; provides policy interpretation to staff, clients, community, groups, other states and agencies;

Analyzes State and Federal laws and federal regulations, and drafts needed changes; recommends the development and promulgation of WAC's pertaining to social, financial or health programs; consults with other states for interpretation of Federal regulations; attends public hearings on WAC's representing agency; coordinates responses to Federal statutes;

Develops assumptions for program budget projections; prepares budget requests; monitors allotments of program monies, expenditures and performance indicators; have accountability for budget allotments and expenditures;

Participates in establishing goals and objectives for programs and staff; provides liaison and coordination with other divisions of DSHS on programs having cross-bureau or cross-divisional impact; identifies problem areas, advises management and makes recommendations;

Develops and prepares program grant proposals and applications, fiscal and contract procedures for statewide implementation; obtains funds for specific areas to meet client needs;

Prepares fiscal impact statements; reviews agency expenditures; reviews and monitors budget; provides input for budget preparation;

Analyzes computer system needs; assists in computer program development;

Serves as media contact to promote program; develops and designs informational brochures, forms and instructions for use by staff and vendors;

Responds to agency auditors' findings; responds to Federal audit findings; reviews fair hearings findings; questions decisions and prepares petitions for review;

Provides technical assistance and consultation to agency staff, vendors, community groups, and legislative body; serves as intra- and inter-agency liaison; provides legislative reports; assists director in testimony; serves as liaison with Federal government; schedules and conducts public hearings;

Develops curriculum and materials for training of agency or vendor staff, community and clients; provides training to agency staff, vendors and vendor staff; develops contracts for staff training;

Develops, negotiates and implements service contracts; develops bid packages; monitors contracts for delivery of service; trains contract writers; sets payment rates; determines stop-placement or terminate contracts; writes statement of work; writes corrective action; monitors contract monitors;

Serves as chairman or participates in special committees and task forces representing agency; establishes cross-community services; conducts needs assessments; implements research and evaluation studies; may direct and lead staff in projects, research and evaluation studies;

Performs other work as required.

Knowledge of: State and Federal policies and regulations related to social, financial and health programs; principles and practices of program planning and evaluation; current social and economic problems related to clientele; principles of community organization and public administration; program consultation, development, contract development, monitoring and negotiations.

Ability to: develop and evaluate programs; work effectively with program staff and local agencies; analyze and resolve complex problems related to social, financial or health programs; communicate effectively with others; write clearly and effectively.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

A Master's degree or higher 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

A Bachelor's degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; and three 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. 

Notes:

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

For selected positions in an alcohol and substance abuse program, status as a chemical dependency professional is required.

For selected positions experience as a WorkFirst Program Specialist or Financial Service Specialist 4 may substitute year for year for the required education.