City of Seattle
Are you energized by a fast-paced, high-impact work environment? Do you want a career where your efforts directly improve the lives of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers in King County? Are you a solution-focused professional who thrives on innovation and collaboration?
If so, Aging and Disability Services (ADS) invites you to apply to join the Washington Cares Fund (WA Cares) team—a new and forward-thinking initiative aimed at strengthening long-term care support in our community. We’re looking for individuals who are deeply committed to the aging and disabilities field and eager to make a lasting difference. Join us and help shape the future of care in King County.
WA Cares is the nation’s first universal long-term care insurance program, designed to help Washingtonians prepare for the future. As the designated Area Agency on Aging for King County, Aging and Disability Services (ADS) plays a key role in launching WA Cares across Seattle-King County.
We are currently hiring three (3) WA Cares Senior Grants and Contracts Specialists to join this new and impactful team. In this role, you will develop, manage, and monitor contracts with long-term support service providers that directly serve vulnerable adults in our community. These positions report to the WA Cares Supervisor and are integral to the success of this innovative statewide initiative.
Develop and execute contracts
–review new provider applications to determine if agencies meet qualifications. Develop and execute contracts. Contract compliance and quality
– complete annual risk assessment, onsite program assessment and regular desk monitoring; evaluate adherence to rules, policies, and requirements; prepare assessment reports; develop and monitor performance improvement plans as needed. Collaborate with other team members on monitoring activities. Subject matter expert
– serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for long term support service vendors. Provide technical assistance , support, and training to agencies regarding complex requirements, systems access issues, and program processes; respond to and resolve issues and complaints from agencies, constituents, beneficiaries/participants, key stakeholders, and others. Provide leadership and convene meetings withproviders; prepare and give presentations for internal and external stakeholders; represent ADS in statewide, regional, and local workgroups. Other duties as assigned You will be successful if you are… Detailed and thorough, and motivated to meet outcomes on time. Able to understand and synthesize complex information and explain it in lay terms to a variety of audiences. Able to work independently and effectively in a team. A solution focused initiative taker. Experienced in providing technical assistance and support to diverse audiences. An effective communicator – written, oral, virtual, and in-real-life. Flexible, comfortable with ambiguity, change, and unknowns. A critical thinker, enjoy solving complex issues, and able to multitask and prioritize competing priorities Able to manage stressful situations, issues, and complaints with grace. Positive, self-reflective, and committed to continuous quality improvement. Committed to helping others and the aging field. Minimum Qualifications: Requires a minimum of two years professional experience in contract administration, budget management, planning, human services administration, AND a bachelor’s degree in a business, public administration, human services, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class). OR:
An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.
Desired Qualifications: Experience with and/or knowledge of Aging and Disability network services including Community Living Connections, Caregiver Support, Home Care Services, Home Delivered Meals, etc. Experience developing, managing and/or monitoring human service contracts and/or long term support service vendor contracts for compliance with complex State/Federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Experience with fiscal activities such as developing budgets, unit rates, allocation plans, understanding and applying fund source rules, restrictions and allowable costs; results-based activities such as developing milestones, performance commitments, and metrics; data activities such as reviewing and analyzing data. Demonstrated proficiency with business tools including Microsoft office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, TEAMS, etc) and the ability to learn new software and data systems. Demonstrated commitment to Race and Social Justice values.
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete. The pay range for this opportunity is $41.62 - $48.58 an hour. Hiring Process Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered: Completed NEOGOV online application. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
Please describe how you have the relevant experience and skills to be successful in this position in your cover letter. Supplemental questionnaire responses Applicants moving onto an interview will be required to complete a written skills test prior to the interview. Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, which may include a detailed background check, pre-placement physical exam, and/or full driver's abstract, dependent upon position. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans First time applying at the City of Seattle?
View our tips and tricks for making your application stand out. Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Who may apply: This role is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. We value different view-points and life experiences. Your application will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr
–review new provider applications to determine if agencies meet qualifications. Develop and execute contracts. Contract compliance and quality
– complete annual risk assessment, onsite program assessment and regular desk monitoring; evaluate adherence to rules, policies, and requirements; prepare assessment reports; develop and monitor performance improvement plans as needed. Collaborate with other team members on monitoring activities. Subject matter expert
– serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for long term support service vendors. Provide technical assistance , support, and training to agencies regarding complex requirements, systems access issues, and program processes; respond to and resolve issues and complaints from agencies, constituents, beneficiaries/participants, key stakeholders, and others. Provide leadership and convene meetings withproviders; prepare and give presentations for internal and external stakeholders; represent ADS in statewide, regional, and local workgroups. Other duties as assigned You will be successful if you are… Detailed and thorough, and motivated to meet outcomes on time. Able to understand and synthesize complex information and explain it in lay terms to a variety of audiences. Able to work independently and effectively in a team. A solution focused initiative taker. Experienced in providing technical assistance and support to diverse audiences. An effective communicator – written, oral, virtual, and in-real-life. Flexible, comfortable with ambiguity, change, and unknowns. A critical thinker, enjoy solving complex issues, and able to multitask and prioritize competing priorities Able to manage stressful situations, issues, and complaints with grace. Positive, self-reflective, and committed to continuous quality improvement. Committed to helping others and the aging field. Minimum Qualifications: Requires a minimum of two years professional experience in contract administration, budget management, planning, human services administration, AND a bachelor’s degree in a business, public administration, human services, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class). OR:
An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.
Desired Qualifications: Experience with and/or knowledge of Aging and Disability network services including Community Living Connections, Caregiver Support, Home Care Services, Home Delivered Meals, etc. Experience developing, managing and/or monitoring human service contracts and/or long term support service vendor contracts for compliance with complex State/Federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Experience with fiscal activities such as developing budgets, unit rates, allocation plans, understanding and applying fund source rules, restrictions and allowable costs; results-based activities such as developing milestones, performance commitments, and metrics; data activities such as reviewing and analyzing data. Demonstrated proficiency with business tools including Microsoft office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, TEAMS, etc) and the ability to learn new software and data systems. Demonstrated commitment to Race and Social Justice values.
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete. The pay range for this opportunity is $41.62 - $48.58 an hour. Hiring Process Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered: Completed NEOGOV online application. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
Please describe how you have the relevant experience and skills to be successful in this position in your cover letter. Supplemental questionnaire responses Applicants moving onto an interview will be required to complete a written skills test prior to the interview. Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, which may include a detailed background check, pre-placement physical exam, and/or full driver's abstract, dependent upon position. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans First time applying at the City of Seattle?
View our tips and tricks for making your application stand out. Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Who may apply: This role is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. We value different view-points and life experiences. Your application will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr