WA Department of Children, Youth, and Families
CPS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3)
WA Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Walla Walla, Washington, United States
CPS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3)
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CPS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3)
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WA Department of Children, Youth, and Families
We've been looking for a Non-Permanent Child Protective Services (CPS) Social Service Specialist (SSS3) to join our Walla Walla team. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality services to the children and families we serve. If you are passionate about working with families and providing them support, apply today!
Base pay range:
$5,398- $7,622 Monthly. This position may receive 10% assignment pay when the incumbent reaches the goal class of Social Service Specialist 3. This is in addition to the regular base salary; the required duties include performing visits in unregulated environments, such as private residences, to conduct investigations for allegations of abuse and/or neglect to assess the safety of vulnerable children.
The Opportunity:
In this role, you will assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate child safety, develop plans to protect children in their homes, and offer services to children and families.
Some of what you'll do:
Investigate, assess, and evaluate reports of child abuse.
Provide ongoing safety and risk assessment of the family throughout the life of the case and take appropriate action to protect children, correct parental deficits through services, and provide support to the family.
Provide comprehensive and ongoing assessment of casework needs for child, parent(s)/guardian, and foster parent(s) with a focus and priority on child safety.
Assess the need for out-of-home placement, and work with the family to find the most appropriate placement.
Monitor the health and safety of children through regular visitation.
Utilize FAMLINK to document case activities and maintain case records.
Prepare and document cases for court proceedings.
Salary Ranges:
Social Service Specialist 2: Range 57 ($5,398 – $7,254)
Social Service Specialist 3: Range 59 ($5,666 - $7,622)
What we are looking for at each level:
Social Service Specialist 2:
Five 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 which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND one year of paid social service experience.
OR Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Master’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND completed practicum.
OR One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.
Social Service Specialist 3:
Six 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 that includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND Two years of paid social service experience.
OR Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND One year of paid social service experience.
OR One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2.
AND
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
*Paid Social Service experience must include at least one year of assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and policies on child protective and child welfare services.
Demonstrated knowledge of addiction, treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery principles, and/or experience working with individuals with substance use disorder.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build consensus with families, community partners, and professionals around difficult or sensitive topics.
Experience assessing risk and safety concerning child abuse and neglect or developing safety or service plans with families.
Ability to organize information to meet FAMLINK documentation requirements.
Worker Core Training (WCT):
As a Social Service Specialist, you are required to successfully complete a mandatory 9.5-week Worker Core Training (WCT). This training provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed to perform core job functions, including assessing risk and safety, supporting child well-being, gathering information, and conducting case and permanency planning.
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 all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (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, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.
Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. 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 blackout the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact DCYF recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.
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Seniority level Associate
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CPS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3)
role at
WA Department of Children, Youth, and Families
We've been looking for a Non-Permanent Child Protective Services (CPS) Social Service Specialist (SSS3) to join our Walla Walla team. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality services to the children and families we serve. If you are passionate about working with families and providing them support, apply today!
Base pay range:
$5,398- $7,622 Monthly. This position may receive 10% assignment pay when the incumbent reaches the goal class of Social Service Specialist 3. This is in addition to the regular base salary; the required duties include performing visits in unregulated environments, such as private residences, to conduct investigations for allegations of abuse and/or neglect to assess the safety of vulnerable children.
The Opportunity:
In this role, you will assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate child safety, develop plans to protect children in their homes, and offer services to children and families.
Some of what you'll do:
Investigate, assess, and evaluate reports of child abuse.
Provide ongoing safety and risk assessment of the family throughout the life of the case and take appropriate action to protect children, correct parental deficits through services, and provide support to the family.
Provide comprehensive and ongoing assessment of casework needs for child, parent(s)/guardian, and foster parent(s) with a focus and priority on child safety.
Assess the need for out-of-home placement, and work with the family to find the most appropriate placement.
Monitor the health and safety of children through regular visitation.
Utilize FAMLINK to document case activities and maintain case records.
Prepare and document cases for court proceedings.
Salary Ranges:
Social Service Specialist 2: Range 57 ($5,398 – $7,254)
Social Service Specialist 3: Range 59 ($5,666 - $7,622)
What we are looking for at each level:
Social Service Specialist 2:
Five 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 which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND one year of paid social service experience.
OR Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Master’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND completed practicum.
OR One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.
Social Service Specialist 3:
Six 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 that includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND Two years of paid social service experience.
OR Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND One year of paid social service experience.
OR One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2.
AND
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
*Paid Social Service experience must include at least one year of assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and policies on child protective and child welfare services.
Demonstrated knowledge of addiction, treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery principles, and/or experience working with individuals with substance use disorder.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build consensus with families, community partners, and professionals around difficult or sensitive topics.
Experience assessing risk and safety concerning child abuse and neglect or developing safety or service plans with families.
Ability to organize information to meet FAMLINK documentation requirements.
Worker Core Training (WCT):
As a Social Service Specialist, you are required to successfully complete a mandatory 9.5-week Worker Core Training (WCT). This training provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed to perform core job functions, including assessing risk and safety, supporting child well-being, gathering information, and conducting case and permanency planning.
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 all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (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, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.
Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. 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 blackout the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact DCYF recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.
09035
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Temporary
Job function Other
Industries: Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WA Department of Children, Youth, and Families by 2x
Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Pension plan, Child care support, Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave, Student loan assistance, Tuition assistance
Get notified about new Social Services Specialist jobs in Walla Walla, WA.
Social Service Specialist 2-3 In-Training (SSS3) - Region 4/ King County Social Service Specialist 2-3 In-Training (SSS3) - Region 3/NW Washington Intake Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3) - Spokane Valley After Hours Social Service Specialist In-Training 1-3 (SSS3) - Ellensburg Social Service Specialist 1-3 In-Training (SSS3) - Region 5/Pierce & Kitsap County DSHS ESA Social Service Specialist 1-2 in training DSHS ESA Social Service Specialist 1-2 in training DSHS HCLA Social and Health Program Consultant 4 Family Time Program Coordinator - West Seattle DSHS HCLA Social and Health Program Consultant 4 RFQ Social Services Worker for the Simple Possession Advocacy and Representation Program (SPAR) Administrative Assistant 3 - Child Nutrition Services DSHS WSH Substance Use Disorder Program Specialist 3 Program Specialist 2 - Professional Certification Administrative Assistant 1 (AA1) - Clarkston We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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