Work at DSHS

The Work at DSHS page details career opportunities within Washington State's largest agency, where a workforce of 17,500 employees serves over 2.5 million residents annually. The agency emphasizes its mission to partner with people to access support, care, and resources through innovative social services rooted in core values like diversity, inclusion, and integrity. In addition to mission-driven work, DSHS offers one of the nation’s most competitive benefits packages, featuring flexible health and retirement plans, paid leave, and professional training. To support prospective employees, the site provides comprehensive application resources, including specialized assistance for veterans and transitioning military members. Furthermore, through partnerships with WorkSource Washington and Career Bridge, applicants can access career guidance, workshops, and essential job-seeking tools.

Employment at DSHS

At Washington state's largest agency, we work to transform the lives of the 2.5 million people we serve each year. Our 17,500 employees engage daily with the state's most vulnerable residents. We are known for our innovative approaches to social services and our strong belief we can accomplish our mission only through strong partnerships with communities and solid government-to-government relationships with Native American tribes. We envision a state in which all people are healthy, safe and supported and taxpayer resources are safeguarded. We value honesty and integrity, open communication, pursuit of excellence, diversity and inclusion and commitment to service. We are nationally recognized for our services to adults and children with a wide range of needs, including long-term care, behavioral health assistance; child and family support; juvenile and adult rehabilitation; and employment, food and cash assistance. Our offices are located throughout the state, which is known for its affordable, safe communities and unparalleled recreation, cultural and educational opportunities. Will you join us in transforming lives?

Benefits

More than Just a Pay-check.

Washington offers one of the most competitive employee benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life is about more than your career and that one of your main priorities is to ensure you and your family can 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, training and other benefits you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Get Connected

For help with building your online job application and get answers to related questions click here.

WorkSource Washington, our partner in providing job seekers with tools and information related to job search, is an excellent resource for career information providing a variety of excellent resource links. Check your local WorkSource for Job Hunter Workshops and access to computers with Internet access. Career Bridge offers tools and information if you're seeking career guidance.

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