DSHS HCLA Administrative Assistant 3

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DSHS HCLA – Administrative Assistant 3
The WA Cares Fund (WCF) within Home Community Living Administration (HCLA) at DSHS is hiring for an Administrative Assistant 3 to join Region 2 (King County) WA Cares team. 

Make a meaningful impact on long-term care policy by embracing this thrilling opportunity. The WA Cares Fund is the first of its kind in the United States, showcasing why Washington State leads the nation in long-term care initiatives. Created by the WA State Legislature, the WA Cares Fund (WCF) offers affordable long-term care insurance coverage to all working Washingtonians. This is a rare opportunity to become one of the founding team members as we introduce the nation’s first long-term services and support social insurance program.

As the WCF Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for providing a wide variety of administrative support directly to Region 2 WA Cares Regional Administrator, Deputy Regional Administrator, and regional leadership team, including, but not limited to the following or to achieve program goals and ensure smooth office operations. Your responsibilities will include providing comprehensive administrative support, drafting professional correspondence, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and arranging travel plans. Additionally, you will assist with personnel administration, ensuring employees have the resources and support needed to excel in their roles.
 
This is a hybrid work environment with expectation of in office 3x a week and travel throughout the region based on business needs. Employees assigned to a duty station in King County will receive 5% premium pay calculated from their base salary.



Some of what you will do:  

• Coordinate and schedule meetings, prepare meeting materials, presentations, and attend meetings to assist, track, and report feedback from commission members and agency partners.
• Assist in coordination, organization, and/or direction to support the planning and implementation of the WA Cares Fund project or program activities.
• Review and manage incoming mail, e-mail, and faxes for regional administrator.
• Act as a public point of contact for regional WA Cares Fund: monitoring and responding to incoming communications through email, and phone.
• Perform administrative paperwork and coordinate all processes for developing new positions and hiring, coordinating and facilitating the completion of all hiring processes.
• Coordinate new employee orientation that includes cubicle set up, IT set up, identification and access badge, cell phone and other required needs to ensure new employees have what they need to begin work.
• Orient and assist new staff on office procedures, administrative policies, practices and computer systems.
• Responsible for coordination of activities for exiting employees that include cubicle cleaning up, returning cell phones, cancelling phones, getting access badges returned, and all other exit procedures.
• Organize, coordinate, and prepare travel arrangements, logistics, facilities, and reimbursements.
• Prepare correspondence for WA Cares Fund regional administrator and exercises signature authority on administrative correspondence.
• Assist with scheduling and reserving rooms for training intended for staff, training preparation include – printing and compiling training materials, enrolling participants, distributing training materials, and other technical tasks as needed.

Our ideal applicant operates in a professional, respectful, and competent manner always. They are experts in organizing and coordinating tasks, projects, meetings, and events. They are meticulous organizers and coordinators who can manage and track multiple people, tasks, projects, and action items all with different timelines, deadlines, and levels of sensitivity. They are savvy using Microsoft Office programs and software, and confident in learning and working with new systems and technology.

If this is your area of expertise and interest, we encourage you to apply!

Who should apply?
We are searching for professionals with:

• A high school diploma or GED
  AND
  
• Four years’ of progressively responsible experience in office/clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative work
  OR
  
• Four years of on-hands practical experience working in a professional office setting

Note: Formal education will substitute year-for-year for the required experience.

Preferred knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Proven ability to independently set priorities, streamline workflows, and manage tasks to achieve objectives efficiently and on schedule. 
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office programs with skill and expertise. 
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling clear and professional interactions with management, team members, beneficiaries, and the broader public.
• Skilled in making reasonable judgements in a complex and changing organizational environment.
• Washington State Government experience related to DSHS, ALTSA, and/or Human Resources administrative functions preferred.
  

Interested? Apply today!
Along with your application, please include:

• A chronological resume
  
• Three current professional references
  
  

Questions? 
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at [email protected] and reference job number #05861.
  
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own 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 vision 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.

Other Qualifications

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.
 
Washington State Department of Social & Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its program 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 protected 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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Benefits

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why 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.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note:  If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. 

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

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.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

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.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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.

Holidays 
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. 

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. 

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.  

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave 
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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