Washington State ESD
Placement Exception Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2) - Aspire House/Centralia
Washington State ESD, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
Our vision is to ensure that Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community. Job Title:
Placement Exception Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2) Location:
Centralia, WA (Aspire House) Closes:
10/7/25 Salary:
$5,398 – $7,254 Monthly We are looking for a Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2) to join our Centralia Aspire House team. Aspire House is a Placement Exception Facility that supports DCYF dependent youth with complex issues. The facility may serve up to seven youths, with a staff ratio of one Social Service Specialist or Social Service Support Specialist to three youths. The Opportunity:
This position promotes positive youth development and improves outcomes for youth placed in Aspire House. It provides supervision, culturally appropriate emotional support, personal attention, and a structured daily routine. It requires strong assessment and engagement skills to support youth with complex mental health, developmental, and behavioral needs, and the ability to calmly manage crisis situations through de-escalation techniques. Responsibilities: Provide youth supervision and monitoring. Transport youth to and from school and community-based appointments. Monitor and assess youth compliance with treatment, education, medical and wellbeing program requirements, and risk to self/others. Document breaches of security and behavioral incidents. Maintain a written account of each youth's daily activities and interactions during work shifts in FAMLINK. Manage weekly and monthly appointment calendar. Intervene with youth to de-escalate as appropriate. Conduct routine and random resident checks. Coordinate case planning activities for the youth with their assigned Social Service Specialist. Prepare, serve, and supervise meals. Required Qualifications: Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline, OR Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any degree with 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND one (1) year of paid social service experience, OR Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Master’s degree including 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND completed practicum, OR One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1. AND Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles. Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Experience caring for children, social care, supervised volunteer experience in youth/child-oriented organizations, counseling youth, education, or home visitations. Experience using FAMLINK. Experience in preparing records. How to Apply: Complete your applicant profile and attach: Transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable) Cover Letter Current resume detailing experience and education Supplemental Information: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite candidates to join a diverse and equitable workplace. If your education/experience might not align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. DCYF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Background check information will be collected prior to new hire and may be used to determine suitability and competence for the position. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This position requires a minimum of two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license. The incumbent must successfully complete required training within one year of appointment. Degrees must be from an accredited college/university; foreign degrees must have an equivalency verified by a NACES-approved organization. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please black out (redact) the social security number before attaching documents. For more information on Veteran's Preference, please consult the applicable guidance. For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact the DCYF recruiter. If you experience technical difficulties with the application, contact NEOGOV support at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. TDD: 360-664-1960 for accommodations in the application process or announcement format. 06814
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Our vision is to ensure that Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community. Job Title:
Placement Exception Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2) Location:
Centralia, WA (Aspire House) Closes:
10/7/25 Salary:
$5,398 – $7,254 Monthly We are looking for a Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2) to join our Centralia Aspire House team. Aspire House is a Placement Exception Facility that supports DCYF dependent youth with complex issues. The facility may serve up to seven youths, with a staff ratio of one Social Service Specialist or Social Service Support Specialist to three youths. The Opportunity:
This position promotes positive youth development and improves outcomes for youth placed in Aspire House. It provides supervision, culturally appropriate emotional support, personal attention, and a structured daily routine. It requires strong assessment and engagement skills to support youth with complex mental health, developmental, and behavioral needs, and the ability to calmly manage crisis situations through de-escalation techniques. Responsibilities: Provide youth supervision and monitoring. Transport youth to and from school and community-based appointments. Monitor and assess youth compliance with treatment, education, medical and wellbeing program requirements, and risk to self/others. Document breaches of security and behavioral incidents. Maintain a written account of each youth's daily activities and interactions during work shifts in FAMLINK. Manage weekly and monthly appointment calendar. Intervene with youth to de-escalate as appropriate. Conduct routine and random resident checks. Coordinate case planning activities for the youth with their assigned Social Service Specialist. Prepare, serve, and supervise meals. Required Qualifications: Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline, OR Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any degree with 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND one (1) year of paid social service experience, OR Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Master’s degree including 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND completed practicum, OR One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1. AND Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles. Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Experience caring for children, social care, supervised volunteer experience in youth/child-oriented organizations, counseling youth, education, or home visitations. Experience using FAMLINK. Experience in preparing records. How to Apply: Complete your applicant profile and attach: Transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable) Cover Letter Current resume detailing experience and education Supplemental Information: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite candidates to join a diverse and equitable workplace. If your education/experience might not align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. DCYF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Background check information will be collected prior to new hire and may be used to determine suitability and competence for the position. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This position requires a minimum of two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license. The incumbent must successfully complete required training within one year of appointment. Degrees must be from an accredited college/university; foreign degrees must have an equivalency verified by a NACES-approved organization. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please black out (redact) the social security number before attaching documents. For more information on Veteran's Preference, please consult the applicable guidance. For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact the DCYF recruiter. If you experience technical difficulties with the application, contact NEOGOV support at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. TDD: 360-664-1960 for accommodations in the application process or announcement format. 06814
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