Child & Family Welfare Specialist (In-Training)

State of Washington; Colfax (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington seeks a proactive CFWS Social Service Specialist (SSS3) in Colfax, WA to assess complex family situations, interview families, evaluate child safety, and develop protective plans. The role includes investigations of abuse and collaboration with multiple programs to deliver services to children and families.

The position offers in-training pathways (SSS1-3) with required credits or experience, plus eligibility for the 10% assignment pay upon achieving goal class, and a salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social service discipline or related field with required credits or experience as specified in the In-Training Plan options.
• Option 1 requires 4 years of paid social service experience and 30 credits in a social service discipline OR a relevant Bachelor’s degree with 30 credits.
• Option 2 allows entry with 4 years of paid experience without the credits, with education requirements to be met within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, assess, and evaluate reports of child abuse.
• Provide ongoing safety and risk assessment of the family throughout the case.
• Provide comprehensive assessment of casework needs focusing on child safety.
• Assess need for out-of-home placement and work to find appropriate placement.
• Monitor health and safety of children through regular visitation.
• Document case activities in the system (FAMLINK).
• Prepare and document cases for court proceedings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or related field

4+ years paid social service experience (for SSS1/2) or 6+ years for SSS3 with credentials

Job description

State of Washington seeks a proactive CFWS Social Service Specialist (SSS3) in Colfax, WA to assess complex family situations, interview families, evaluate child safety, and develop protective plans. The role includes investigations of abuse and collaboration with multiple programs to deliver services to children and families.

The position offers in-training pathways (SSS1-3) with required credits or experience, plus eligibility for the 10% assignment pay upon achieving goal class, and a salary