Remote Curriculum Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $72,420.00 - $132,924.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type: Project (limited duration)
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-06915
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: HCLA
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
HCLA WaCares Fund Training and Curriculum Developer
The is a first-in-the-nation social insurance program, created by the Legislature to provide affordable long-term care insurance coverage to all working Washingtonians. Our team is the first point of contact for the program, and we are responsible for helping Washingtonians understand this new benefit.
The Washington Cares Fund (WCF) seeks two Training and Curriculum Developers to join our dynamic team within the Home and Community Living Administration(HCLA). At HCLA, we champion choice, independence, and safety for seniors and people with disabilities. Our mission is to provide quality services that empower people to live with dignity and control over their lives.
This is a unique opportunity as a Training and Curriculum Developer, to support the nation's first long-term services and supports social insurance program. This role has statewide scope and will utilize a hybrid telework schedule within the state of WA. Occasional travel will be expected.
This position is expected to last one year.
What You Will Do
As a Training and Curriculum Developer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our staff receives high-quality training aligned with adult learning standards, accessibility requirements, and best practices in adult education.
Here are some of your key responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as dedicated specialists for WCF, collaborating with regional administrators, beneficiary policy teams, and provider policy and training teams. Ensure consistent and efficient training information distribution.
• Skilled Workforce Support: Work closely with statewide points of contact to support a well-informed and skilled workforce. Contribute to long-range training planning and goal development.
• Training Development Lifecycle: Carry out the full lifecycle of training development, from design to implementation. Develop both virtual and in-person curriculum, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Content Creation and Maintenance: Support the design, development, and maintenance of instructional content, assets, and resources. Update Learning Center content and contribute to e-Learning products.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure consistent application of WCF laws, rules, and processes statewide. Analyze quality assurance data and provide expert guidance on federal and state regulations.
• Training Systems Development: Develop statewide training systems and operationalize plans. Assist regional staff in identifying training needs and interventions.
• Evaluation and Multimedia: Evaluate training effectiveness, multimedia application, and e-Learning suitability. Implement best practices for learning evaluation.

Who Should Apply
Professionals with 9* years of experience using eLearning in the areas of curriculum development, technical skills, training customer service, designing and developing e-learning courses, or adult learning experience; concurrent work experience should include:

• Familiarity with e-Learning tools (e.g., Articulate, Camtasia) and remote training methods
• Development of training timelines and implementation quality assurance
• Commitment to making resources and training tools accessible for all

* A master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, education, or related discipline will substitute for 6 years of above work experience. A bachelor's degree will substitute for 4 years of above work experience.
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities

• While not required, familiarity with the long-term care industry is beneficial
• Degrees in education, instructional design, or curriculum development is preferred
• Understanding of cohort training models
• Show proficiency at building and cultivating cooperative working relationships with other agencies, administration divisions, and diverse internal and external community partners

To Apply-

1. Completed Application
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 (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 (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 , 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.
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