DSHS ALTSA Coordinated Personal Care Program Manager

The Office of Housing and Employment’s Housing Integration Unit is seeking a Coordinated Personal Care (CPC) Program Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to interagency program development and implementation and will work closely with regional Home and Community Services (HCS) and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) staff, Long-Term Service and Supports (LTSS) providers, and community partners to increase independent housing options and services for individuals with high barriers to securing independent housing.

The primary responsibilities of the role include developing and updating statewide policies and procedures for the CPC model of service delivery, participating in stakeholder and partnership meetings for the development and implementation of expansion plans for the CPC service delivery model, acting as a point of contact for field staff statewide for all CPC policy clarifications and interpretations, and providing training, technical assistance, and coordination in collaboration with Medicaid program managers and other relevant stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in health or social science, public administration, health information systems, or a related field, along with at least five years of experience planning and/or administrating community-based supportive services for seniors and/or people with disabilities. Strong knowledge of state laws and regulations governing delivery of Medicaid Long Term Supports and Services programs, as well as experience in home and community-based service delivery systems, payment systems, vendor contracts, and client eligibility rules, is required.

Additionally, the successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in department rules and Medicaid principles, experience with Permanent Supportive Housing and affordable housing, skills in community development and project planning, the ability to collect and analyze data, and a commitment to developing independent housing opportunities for individuals with barriers.

Applications must include a current resume, a letter of interest describing relevant experience, and three professional references. Candidates will be evaluated based on their equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to their work with the Department of Social and Health Services.

Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted, and employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. The Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.