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Job description
Bilingual Case Manager
This position is eligible for 10% field work specialty pay and 5% bilingual pay for hours worked. Hybrid - The first 3 months in-office, then scheduled levels of telework until probation is complete. Special Note: This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance/evaluation, continued funding of the program, and other appropriate County procedures.
As a bilingual Case Manager fluent in Vietnamese, familiar with the aging process and case management, you will manage a caseload, assisting clients in the Medicaid program. You will provide assessments of need, authorization, oversight, and monitoring of older and disabled client care plans with a laptop in the client's home setting. You are on the front line of our efforts dedicated to connecting older adults and adults with disabilities with services to help them remain safe and independent at home. Your assistance has a direct impact on our clients' quality of life.
Pierce County Human Services exists to ensure that every person in our community has the opportunity to live with dignity, stability, and hope. As the county's community and human services department, we strengthen the local safety net by investing in programs that support people at every stage of life—from early childhood and youth development to housing stability, behavioral health, disability support, and services for seniors, veterans, immigrants, and refugees. Working alongside nearly 170 community-based organizations, local governments, and nonprofit partners, we respond to both urgent needs and long-term challenges with compassion, accountability, and collaboration. Whether helping families stay housed, supporting recovery and wellness, connecting people to food and transportation, or expanding access to opportunity, our work is grounded in the belief that strong communities are built when people are seen, supported, and empowered. Together with our partners, we are committed to creating an inclusive, responsive system of care that helps Pierce County residents not just survive—but thrive.
We are looking for someone with case management experience who is diligent, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator. You will use your exceptional written and verbal communication skills frequently with clients, family members, and community providers to ensure services are being provided in accordance with the established care plan. We need someone who is prompt with responses and can act with a sense of urgency, as well as work well independently and as part of a team.
Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the Managers, Supervisors, and teams regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the leadership development program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
Responsible for assessment, coordination of services, and advocacy of older and disabled adult clients.
Provide formal reassessment at specific intervals to gauge progress and continuing needs.
Develop, implement, and monitor service plans through regular contact with clients and service providers; participate in related case staffing.
Must be able to travel to assigned work locations, including but not limited to field assessments.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in social work, gerontology, psychology, counseling and guidance, sociology or a related field AND
Two years or more of experience providing direct human services, preferably in the area of providing services to senior citizens, is required.
Master's degree in behavioral health sciences AND
One year of experience in the social services field preferred.
Bilingual and fluency in Vietnamese in all aspects of communication is required. Part of the interview process will involve questions in Vietnamese with someone who is also bilingual.
Special Requirements and/or Qualifications:
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
How to Apply:
Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting
If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at and include the job number and title.
Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at at least two days prior to the need.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Our Recruitment Practices:
This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.
During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.
Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.
Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.
Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:
Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.
Guided by the County Executive's Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our Leadership Training Program, and a County Book Club. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family 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, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Our benefits:
Vacation (Annual Leave) After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave. Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows: During years 1-3, 12 Days During years 4-7, 16 Days During years 8-13, 20 Days During years 14-18, 23 Days During years 19, 24 Days During years 20, 25 Days During years 21, 26 Days During years 22, 27 Days During years 23, 28 Days During years 24, 29 Days During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next. Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.
Military Leave: Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.
Holidays: Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:
New Year's Day - January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January President's Day - Third Monday in February Memorial Day - Last Monday in May Juneteenth - June 19 Independence Day - July 4 Labor Day - First Monday in September Veteran's Day - November 11 Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday
Worksite address
tacoma, WA, 98417, US
Who can apply
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