Regional Disability Liaison (SHPC2) - Statewide

About the Department

Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community."

Attention: We have six (6) vacancies. One Regional Disability Liaison will be assigned to each of the six (6) Regions. For a detailed view of DCYF's regional boundaries, Click Here.

Job Title: Regional Disability Liaison (SHPC2).
Location: Olympia, WA - Statewide Location. Work is performed within an office, with occasional work in the field. This position may be subject to a hybrid work environment, depending on need. The selected candidates can choose a designated workstation from a DCYF Office location within its assigned Region. Some travel is required; This position provides support to staff located across the assigned catchment, and travel to attend meetings/trainings/conferences in-state will be required, with possible out-of-state travel.  
Closes: 09/13/2026
Salary: $64,512 - $86,688. Annually. 

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is looking for multiple Regional Disability Liaisons (SHPC2s) to be a part of a brand new team in Child Welfare! Each Liaison will support one designated Region but will sit on the Child Welfare Programs and Practice Team. These positions lead designated regions in removing barriers to clients getting the resources and support services they need. These positions also monitor regional practice to ensure DCYF meets the requirements of the Voluntary Resolution Agreement (VRA) with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). These Liaison positions provide extensive opportunities to lead regional collaboration with staff, supervisors, and regional leadership and will have the chance to develop consistency in Child Welfare practice and networking across the State. These opportunities will provide a chance to grow in multiple areas, including leadership, system and practice change by helping merge Child Welfare and Disability practice. These Liaison positions require extensive knowledge of DCYF Child Welfare policy, procedures, and practice, as they provide guidance and advice for critical case decisions, Federal reporting, and court documentation. The material supported by this role has mission-critical impacts for children, youth, and families in Washington State. Knowledge, organization, communication, and experience in Disability services and in Child Welfare are the cornerstones of success in these positions.

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The Opportunity:
The Regional Disability Liaison role serves as a designated specialist for the Child Welfare (CW) direct service workforce to meet State and Federal policy and regulatory expectations as well as the current Voluntary Resolution Agreement (VRA). The Regional Disability Liaison is responsible for implementing process and practice improvements involving statewide operational change through specialized identification of and service delivery for clients with disabilities and their families, resulting in more equitable treatment. The Regional Liaison provides learning experiences that go beyond traditional systemic navigation by integrating the “why” into CW practice when assessing and serving the disabled population, including documentation standards and policy expectations, into every interaction with individuals who may or do have disabilities. This role ensures that CW staff have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to serve individuals with disabilities accurately and consistently through high-quality casework. By translating policy, practice standards, and business processes into accessible learning experiences, this position strengthens the accuracy, consistency, and quality of practice and decision-making across the continuum. Through training, coaching, and collaboration with program, policy, and ADA partners, this position directly contributes to improved outcomes for children and families by supporting a workforce that can fully leverage the resources available to best serve individuals with disabilities and to promote safety, permanency, and well-being. 


Some of what you will get to do:

•  Serve as the designated subject matter expert on child welfare practice for individuals with disabilities, providing consultation on client eligibility, social service programs, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance to managers and staff during case consultations, family meetings, and cross-program collaborations involving client eligibility, reasonable modifications, case planning, and service delivery for individuals with disabilities.
• Assist managers and staff in interpreting social service programs, policies, procedures, and legal requirements related to disability services, obtaining clarification from agency subject matter experts and leadership as needed. 
• Develop and strengthen service coordination with external community partners to expand resources and improve access to support for eligible individuals with disabilities. Coordinate referrals, such as to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Health Care Authority (HCA), Managed Care Organizations (MCO), community mental health agencies, school districts, housing authorities, and supported housing providers, etc. 
• Develop, maintain, and monitor regional resource information, referral processes, and tracking systems. Ensure staff has accurate, current information on disability-related services and eligibility resources consistently.
• Provide specialized consultation to staff regarding auxiliary aids, communication accommodations, and reasonable modifications to ensure compliance with disability access requirements and equitable service delivery.
• Review, document, and approve requests for auxiliary aids and communication services in coordination with the ADA Accessibility Program, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to agency policies and required procedures.
• Collaborate with leadership, regional staff, and headquarters personnel to promote consistent interpretation of policy, strengthen compliance, and improve service delivery across programs.
• Monitor regional cases involving adults with disabilities to ensure appropriate eligibility determinations, reasonable modifications, auxiliary aids, and supportive services are identified, documented, and provided in accordance with agency policy and legal requirements.
• Facilitate communication between regional staff and headquarters ADA Accessibility Programs regarding reasonable modification requests, complaints, and compliance issues, ensuring timely exchange of information and adherence to statutory, regulatory, and all agency requirements for ADA Program determinations. 

Required Qualifications:
One year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 1 (SHPC1) or equivalent.
OR
A Bachelor's degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration, or a related field AND three (3) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
OR
A Master's degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration, or a related field AND two (2) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs, totaling at least seven (7) years.
AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Note: Two years of paid social service experience must include assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services (strengthening and preserving family units).


In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Demonstrated leadership skills. 
• Demonstrated strong communication expertise and comprehensive engagement skills (multiple modalities: oral, written, in-person, virtual). 
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of quality assurance and continuous quality improvement. 
• Demonstrated ability to ensure appropriate case documentation. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and abilities working with individuals with disabilities. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws related to working with individuals with disabilities and a proven record of ability to develop, nurture, and leverage community relationships to develop supports and resources for individuals with disabilities. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated, and complex work environment with multiple competing priorities.

How do I apply? 
In addition to completing the online application, please attach the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.  If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
 
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
 
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will 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 position.

The incumbent must successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual in-service and other required training.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  For more information: https://wfse.org/

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement. For more information on employee benefits eligibility, visit: Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

If you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email [email protected]. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.         

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22, or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission).  If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, the individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD Form 214, NGB Form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the Social Security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veterans' Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.

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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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