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Salary: $5,779.00 - $7,774.00 Monthly
Location : Benton County - Kennewick, WA
Job Type: Various Job Types
Job Number: 2026-07449
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: DDA
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
If you are devoted to serving those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, consider this exciting opportunity.
The Developmental Disabilities Administration is expanding the number of people we serve and is hiring an experienced Resource Case Manager to work in our office in Kennewick, WA. If you already have some social service experience, this is an incredible way to advance your career. In this role, you will provide specialized case management and resource assistance for people who have developmental disabilities and their families.
This position requires prior professional case management experience and is not suitable for entry-level applicants. The role focuses on providing specialized support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, emphasizing independence, informed choice, and quality of life. Key responsibilities include facilitation to complete service planning, crisis response, eligibility determination, and coordination with state agencies and community partners. You will use your expertise to help clients navigate available resources while ensuring all services reflect person-centered practices.
There are multiple openings including permanent and non-permanent role expected to last 12 months.
Where you will work
We support a hybrid work model. During your first few months, expect to be in your local office regularly for support, training, and connection with peers. You and your supervisor will determine an appropriate schedule, which may include hybrid work, modified schedules, duty-station work, or telework. You may be required to attend training outside your local office, and travel within Washington State will be necessary. This position also requires travel to meet business needs and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Some of what you will do:

• Identify support needs of clients, plan, and authorize payment for appropriate services
• Schedule and conduct face-to-face home visits in client homes and living quarters with clients and families
• Facilitate person-centered goal-planning discussions with clients and family and updating assessments and service plans
• Complete and revise client assessments and person-centered service plans within established timelines as required for caseload
• Identify clients or families in crisis and make referrals as needed to appropriate authorities, department/administration services, state plan services, or local community resources
• Determine and evaluate financial and functional eligibility for any requested and/or enrolled program
• Review and monitor client plans, reports, and client progress
• Obtain translation and interpretation services for clients and families when needed.
• Maintain and document complete and accurate case files, provider payment records, planned service written approvals/waivers
• Collaborate with community partners, state services, and authorities
• Represent DDA professionally and participate in community and agency meetings

We're looking for a dedicated professional with a strong background in case management and a proven ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work. Our ideal applicant excels at conducting comprehensive client assessments, identifying urgent needs, facilitating, and navigating community resources to connect individuals with the right support. They are confident working independently, performing home visits, collaborating with partner agencies, and maintaining thorough, timely documentation across all services.
They bring cultural awareness, adaptability, handle several competing priorities, people, tasks, and clear communication to person-centered planning. They represent the agency with professionalism and confidence in community settings, always keeping client dignity and empowerment at the forefront.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with updated materials that highlight your relevant skills and experience. Join us in this meaningful and essential work.
We are looking for professionals who have:
A Bachelor's degree in social sciences, social services, human services, behavioral sciences or an allied field and two years of experience providing social services to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Or six years of experience in providing social services to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Or Satisfactory completion of 12 months as a Case Resource Manager Trainee.
Or Equivalent experience/education
Graduate training in the areas listed above will substitute, year for year, for one year of the experience providing social services to people with developmental disabilities.
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Possess basic computer skills, including use of e-mail, basic software, data entry, and internet access
• Working knowledge of the Developmental Disabilities Administration's residential and county service guidelines, RCWs, WACs, and policies/procedures
• Ability to safeguard sensitive and confidential information and documents, and maintain confidentiality regarding client information, yet identify issues of a serious and/or sensitive nature that need to be reported to the supervisor
• Able to prioritize and organize work in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity

Interested? Please include the following with your application:

• An updated resume that clearly describes your relevant experience. We encourage you to tailor your resume to this position and highlight specific examples of work involving case management, client assessments, service planning, home visits, crisis intervention, eligibility determination, documentation, and coordination with community partners and other agencies.
• Three professional references with current contact information.
• A cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and how your education, skills, and experience have prepared you to successfully perform the duties of a Resource Case Manager.
• Transcripts upon request.

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.
Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Grant Grady at and reference project number 07449.
Supplemental Information
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 and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs 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.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
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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