CFWS/CPS/FVS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Friday Harbor

State of Washington; Friday Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington on San Juan Island is seeking a Social Service Specialist 2-3 in Training to assess and support vulnerable children and families. The role involves interviewing families, evaluating safety, and coordinating services across CFWS, CPS, and FVS programs.

Responsibilities include conducting safety assessments, developing protection plans, and documenting case activities. Training track to reach Social Service Specialist 3 is provided with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.
• 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 (1) year of paid social service experience.
• 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.
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.

Responsibilities

• Assess complex family situations and interview children and parents.
• Evaluate child safety and develop plans to protect children in their homes.
• Provide services to children and families and respond to intakes.
• Hold CFWS/CPS/FVS cases and manage case management across programs.
• Document case activities and prepare for court proceedings.

Skills

Paid social service experience

Risk assessment experience

Family-centered practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Master's degree in social services or related field

Job description

Description

Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community.”

This recruitment has been reposted for additional applicants. If you have already applied, no need to reapply; your application status remains unchanged.

Job Title: CFWS/CPS/FVS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3)

Location: Friday Harbor, WA

Closes: 10/4/26

Salary: $66,072 - $93,288 Annually. 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.

We're looking for a Social Service Specialist 2-3 (SSS3) to join our amazing Friday Harbor team on San Juan Island. Our office excels at teamwork, including cross-program communication, collaboration, and assistance. This position requires adaptability and flexibility to manage casework with the complexities of inter-island navigation. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality services to the children and families we serve. If you are passionate about caring for children and supporting them,

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. You will respond to all San Juan intakes and, unique to this position, hold cases for Child and Family Welfare Services (CFWS), Child Protective Services (CPS), and Family Voluntary Services (FVS), allowing for a broad range of case management and family/community partnering.

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

The goal class of this position is a Social Service Specialist 3. We will also consider candidates at the Social Service Specialist 2 level, with a training plan to advance to the goal class. The Hiring Manager will evaluate the education and experience of each candidate for one of the levels mentioned below.

• Social Service Specialist 2: Range 57 ($66,072– $88,788)
• Social Service Specialist 3: Range 59 ($69,348- $93,288)

What We Are Looking For (Required Qualifications)

Social Service Specialist 2

• Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.
• 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 (1) year of paid social service experience.
• A 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.
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.

Social Service Specialist 3

• Six (6) years of paid social service experience* AND 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 (2) 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 Services discipline AND One (1) year of paid social service experience*.
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2.

• 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

• Public child welfare experience.
• Case management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and policies on child