Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

The May Caregiving in Action newsletter is here. It has quick tips to support you in your caregiving work. Read the full newsletter for more stories and ideas. Read the latest issue here: https://lnkd.in/gKQUwVFZ Subscribe to receive a copy in your inbox every month here: https://lnkd.in/gyqcRG9m

Under the Client Rights law passed in 2020, everyone who receives services from the Developmental Disabilities Administration has the right to access their health care and service information. In this episode of our Client Rights series, Ivanova Smith interviews people with lived experience about: - The importance of understanding and signing a person-centered service plan. - Having access to all the information in your plan. - The right to make changes if the information is old, or you don’t need or want to share it. Check out our entire Client Rights video playlist here: https://lnkd.in/gEUBEdJi 

Washington State is committed to helping military spouses build strong, stable careers — without having to start over every time their family relocates.   Military spouses bring talent, resilience, and public‑service values to our workforce. State agencies are improving how we identify and support military spouses in hiring, and our Veterans Employee Resource Group provides mentorship, resources, and community for military‑connected employees.   As part of the national Military Spouse Transition Network, we partner with other states to help state‑employed military spouses continue their careers when reassigned. Whether you’re transferring into Washington or moving to another member state, we’re here to help you stay connected to meaningful public service roles. https://lnkd.in/gKjyNbbr   Washington is proud to support those who serve — and the families who serve alongside them.   #MilSpouse #WorkThatMatters #InclusionWorks #NowHiring WA State Department of Social and Health Services is hiring! Explore opportunities with DSHS: https://lnkd.in/gCWkTA-g

Behind every safe road, every clean‑water test, every timely benefit, and every crisis response is a public servant doing work that matters. Much of this work is invisible — long hours, tough calls, and steady commitment that keeps communities strong.   Public service offers a career path where your skills directly support people and improve lives. Whether you’re new to the workforce, changing careers, or looking for meaningful work with stability and purpose, public service is a powerful option.   Every role contributes to something bigger. Every day brings a chance to make a difference. #JobSearch #WorkThatMatters #InclusionWorks #NowHiring   WA State Department of Social and Health Services is hiring! Explore opportunities with DSHS: https://lnkd.in/gCWkTA-g

May is National Speech Language Hearing Month, which promotes communication health and early support for people with speech, language, or hearing needs. For people with hearing loss or speech disabilities , this month highlights the importance of accessible communication, early identification, and person centered care for older adults and people with disabilities. Also recognized is Deaf Awareness Week from May 5–11, which celebrates Deaf culture, promotes inclusion, and encourages understanding of communication access and the richness of the Deaf community. DSHS' Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is here to support you. Learn more about our services at our website: https://lnkd.in/dr_4cdjf

Informed by people, community and results: Check out our newly launched DSHS Secretary Priorities. Angela Ramirez takes us through her new priorities that will guide our current work—from decision packages to policies, initiatives to projects—as we strive to improve the customer experience as highlighted by Governor Ferguson.  Learn more at our website: https://lnkd.in/gZriCvUX

Your Military Experience Has Value Many veterans have strong experience but struggle to put it into civilian language. Try focusing on what you did and the results you delivered. Leading people, managing resources, planning under pressure — these are skills every employer needs. Your experience is already relevant. Clear language helps others see it. #JobSearch #WorkThatMatters #InclusionWorks #NowHiring #VetJobs WA State Department of Social and Health Services is hiring! Explore opportunities with DSHS: https://lnkd.in/djHEUsJp

Do you have experience in rural health care or public health? Do you have lived experience with rural health in Washington? Do you have a passion for improving systems? Do you want to make a positive difference for rural Washingtonians? If this is you, apply for the Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Committee! Apply by Friday, April 24 Review the position description: https://wadoh.info/4dp1KiN. Email your resume and cover letter to HCARuralHealthTransformationProgram@hca.wa.gov This program is supported by CMS/HHS as a financial assistance award totaling $181,257,515.06 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Most people struggle to explain the value they bring to work. A simple shift helps: start with the problems you solve, the change you create, and how you do it. When people can see the before‑and‑after of your work, your value becomes clear. #JobSearch #WorkThatMatters #InclusionWorks #NowHiring #SkillsBasedHiring   WA State Department of Social and Health Services is hiring! Explore opportunities with DSHS: https://lnkd.in/gCWkTA-g

Everyone who receives services from Developmental Disabilities Community Services has the right to have someone advocate on their behalf when it comes to planning and receiving supports. In the newest episode of our Client Rights series, Ivanova Smith talks to people with lived experience about: - People who can be an advocate. - Times when someone might want to have help being heard. - The right to talk to an advocate without interference. Check out our Client Rights video playlist for more episodes: https://lnkd.in/gEUBEdJi)