Bilingual Social Service Specialist III — Child Welfare Impact

State of Washington; Toppenish (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington is seeking a Dual Language CFWS Social Service Specialist 3 in Toppenish, WA. You will assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate safety, and develop protective service plans to safeguard children in their homes.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with certification within six months. Training includes a 9.5-week Worker Core Training with four weeks at the Seattle site; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Six years of paid social service experience plus 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.
• 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.
• 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.
• One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences

Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences

Job description

The State of Washington is seeking a Dual Language CFWS Social Service Specialist 3 in Toppenish, WA. You will assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate safety, and develop protective service plans to safeguard children in their homes.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with certification within six months. Training includes a 9.5-week Worker Core Training with four weeks at the Seattle site; travel may be required.