Salary : $82,825.00 - $110,435.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: HCLA
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionAre you committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults? Join the Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) as a Policy Program Manager for (APS). You will collaborate closely with the Adult Protective Services leadership in this pivotal role to shape and refine statewide policies and procedures. Your knowledge will guide legislative decisions, bill analysis, and strategic initiatives to protect those in need.
You will guide and train business partners and community organizations across the state on Adult Protective Services policies and procedures. As a key point of contact for regional offices, you'll address policy clarifications and procedural questions, ensuring alignment and consistency. Additionally, you'll contribute to workgroups and Adult Protective Services training curriculum reviews, attend case briefings, and compile essential reports.
This Lacey-based role offers a hybrid telework schedule with occasional travel requirements.
Some of what you will do
- Work in close conjunction with the Senior Policy Advisor in the development of decision packages for legislation during the legislative cycle, as well as decision packages requested by the Management Services Division within HCLA and completes bill analysis on legislative bills that may impact the APS program.
- Conduct in-depth research on adult protective services policies to inform policy development and updates.
- Develop and update statewide policies and procedures for the Adult Protective Services program.
- Facilitate meetings and work with partner agencies and community organizations to provide policy guidance and training.
- Coordinate with program managers to study and revise policies and procedures.
- Provide oversight and management for contracting needs and statewide contracts.
- Present at community engagements, and develop educational presentations for various groups, including local law enforcement and community organizations.
- Collaborate with leadership and program staff on initiatives to protect vulnerable adults, including incident reviews and guardianship projects.
- Play a key role in review panels for the Vulnerable Adult Abuse Registry.
Who should applyProfessionals with nine* years of experience in social work, health or social science, public administration; concurrent work experience should include:
- Use of advanced program management skills.
- Understanding of a diverse organizational culture and business processes.
- Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and policies related to due process.
* A bachelor's degree in social work, health or social science, public administration, or related discipline will substitute for 4 years of above social work, health or social science, public administration work experience. A master's degree will substitute for 6 years of this work experience.
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Five years of experience as a in APS conducting field investigations.
- Experience with writing and techniques of policy development and management, including principles and practices of program planning and evaluation.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with management, peers, clients, and the public.
- Resolve conflicts and concerns among people or agencies with diverse personalities and goals.
- Team-oriented, contributing to development, cohesion, and productivity.
- Conduct research and evaluations, including surveys, tests, and assessments, with the ability to scrutinize data.
- Produce accurate, thorough, and timely work products with minimal supervision.
We partner with people to access support, care, and resources. This job is classified as a WMS2.
Interested? Please list 3 professional references contact information on your application and include your current resume and a cover letter explaining how your knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify you for this role.
Questions about this opportunity? Please contact the recruiter, Chris Pulley, at and reference job number 09141 as the subject.
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.
Updated 01-07-2026
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Describe your knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and policies and/or adult protective services investigations.Please include the employer(s) listed on your application that you performed this work for.
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