DSHS HCLA Public Benefits Specialist 4 In-Training. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Home and Community Services (HCS) division, is hiring multiple Public Benefits Specialist 4 professionals to join our team in Spokane, WA. These positions start at the Public Benefits Specialist 1 level and advance through the in-training plan as outlined below. In-Training Plan. The selected candidates must successfully complete the agencys Public Benefits Specialist (PBS) Training Plan, which includes:6 months as a Public Benefits Specialist 1 (PBS 1)12 months as a Public Benefits Specialist 2 (PBS 2)6 months in a trial service period as a Public Benefits Specialist 4 (PBS 4)Note: Early progression is possible if the employee demonstrates they have met the training objectives ahead of schedule. In this role, you will perform complex eligibility determinations for Long-Term Services and Supports, serving a high-risk population that relies on vital in-home care, assisted living, ...Benefits Specialist, Benefits, Specialist, Administrative, Support, Training