Welcome to Aging & Adult Services of Coastal Washington (AASCW)
Join our mission to help older adults, persons with disabilities, and their caregivers in leading independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in their own homes and communities. Our team members reside and work in charming small-town rural communities, nestled amidst some of the most beautiful landscapes in Washington state. AASCW staff coordinate essential services for older adults and adults with disabilities in Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, and Pacific Counties. We invite you to spend some time on this website to learn more about about the services we provide to our communities. Whether you are visiting this page in response to a recruitment posting or because you are a retired professional considering a second career in social services, we look forward to reviewing your application!
AASCW is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE) and certified Age Friendly Employer.
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply for a position with AASCW, click the “Apply Now” button below to download the fillable application form. Save the form to your desktop before completing it. Once finished, email the completed application, along with a letter of interest and your resume, to coastal.employment@dshs.wa.gov.
For some positions, additional documentation may be required. Employees of AASCW may have access to confidential and sensitive information related to vulnerable adults and children. For this reason, all prospective employees must agree to authorize AASCW to conduct a criminal background check. Background checks will be run after interviews on lead candidates. All positions are “open until filled.” AASCW reserves the right to offer the position at any time after a posted position’s initial close date. The Administrative office in Port Townsend is the point of contact for applications regardless of which office a position will be based in.
CONTACT US: coastal.employment@dshs.wa.gov | Phone: (360) 207-0966
OPEN POSITIONS
Part-time hours may be negotiated on a case-by-case basis, dependent upon agency needs and candidate qualifications and experience.
Contracts Manager, Sequim or Aberdeen office. 1 position available. Full-time, 40 hrs./wk. non-exempt. Salary range $76,874 – $100,866 annually. Full benefits package and WA PERS retirement plan. The Contracts Manager provides advanced contracts management, including funding allocation, budgeting processes, program and policy development, while serving as a key resource for the Contracts team. Focused on the development of contracted services that provide excellent community services that meet the agency’s Area Plan, state, and federal contract obligations. Responsible for adherence to program guidance and requirements. Works with Leadership Team to develop program budgets, funding allocations, and internal contracting policies and procedures that comply with all applicable fund source requirements. Conducts public procurement processes and provider recruitment. Negotiates contract terms, develops statements of work and other documentation necessary for contract fulfillment. Monitors contractor operational performance. Provides advanced technical support to staff, contractors and community partners that is constructive, collaborative, and focused on a goal of providing stellar community service. Requires minimal direction to meet goals for assigned contract portfolio. Works collaboratively as a key member of the Administration department team and is supportive to all aspects of agency operations and policies and to the overall success of agency programs and services. Contract portfolios may include Older Americans Act, Home Care, Medicaid, and/or other state or federal funded programs. Regular travel throughout the AASCW region is required. Represents the agency to the community, contractors, funding entities, and other groups in a professional manner. Provides service continuity support to Supervisor and other team members. Supervises assigned personnel. Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or social/health sciences and minimum of six years’ experience in an administrative planning position, preferably in the human service field, focused on services in a community setting. Minimum of six years’ experience working in the field of community-based long-term care, social services planning and management, aging and/or disability services, and/or human services. Minimum of three years’ experience managing government and private contracts. Experience conducting competitive bidding processes, assessing compliance, and providing technical support to contractors. Requires current WDL & insured vehicle. AASCW is an EEOE. Apply by 08/24/2026 by 5:00 pm (PST) to be included in the first review. See above contact information and application forms, and job description provided below.
AASCW Approved Job Description – Contracts Manager Rev #2 eff 8-10-26
Case Manager, Long Beach office. 1 position available. Part-time, 30 hrs./wk. non-exempt. Salary range is $33.87 – $44.44 hourly. Full benefits package and WA PERS retirement plan. Provides case management for in-home care to seniors and adults with disabilities including assessment of care needs, creating service plans, coordinating care providers; focusing on client independence. Master’s degree in behavioral or health sciences & 1 yr. paid social service experience or BA in similar fields and 2 yrs. paid social service experience; or BA and 4 yrs. paid social service experience. Requires current WDL & insured vehicle. AASCW is an EEOE. Open until filled, applicants encouraged to apply promptly. See above contact information and application forms, and job description provided below.
AASCW Approved Job Description – Case Manager Rev #3 eff 5-7-2026
Competitive Salaries & Benefits
Please review AASCW’s Salary Chart provided for salary information: The possible salary range for all AASCW positions (other than Executive Director) are reflected on the ranges included in the salary scale Steps 1-12: Click Here
AASCW cares about our employees, and we work hard to make our agency is a place you will want to work! In addition to a competitive salary schedule, AASCW employees enjoy:
Leave:
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- 8 hours per month paid annual leave accrual (increases with longevity, prorated if part-time).
- 8 hours per month sick leave accrual (prorated if part-time).
PEBB Benefits: https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/public-employees
All staff have access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling. Employees who work 80 hours per month or more are eligible for the full WA PEBB medical benefits package:
- Employer paid employee medical.
- Employer paid vision plan (no premium to add dependents).
- Employer paid dental plan (no premium to add dependents).
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance (option to buy additional coverage).
- Employer paid Basic AD&D insurance (option to buy additional coverage).
- Employer paid Basic Long Term Disability (2 buy up options).
- Optional employee-paid Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses.
Pension Plan: https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/
- Eligible AASCW Employees participate in the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) pension plan funded by both employer and employee payroll contributions.
- Options offered for voluntary additional payroll Deferred Compensation participation toward retirement.
Temporary and some part-time employees will not be eligible for all benefits.
Please note that all new staff are hired under a 6 month trial service period.
AASCW is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE) and Certified Age Friendly Employer.