Child Welfare Investigator in Training (SSS2-3)

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

Job summary

State of Washington’s DCYF in Yakima seeks a CPS Social Service Specialist 2-3 in Training (SSS3) to assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate child safety, and develop protection plans in home visits.

The position requires meeting diverse qualifications and offers a salary range of $66,072 to $93,288 with potential 10% assignment pay when advancing to the goal class. Training emphasis includes core duties and documentation via FAMLINK.

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.
• 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 Service 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.
• Paid Social Service experience must include at least one year of assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.

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

Five years paid social service exp

Six years paid social service exp

One year as SSS 1

Ability to learn and grow

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field with 30 credits in Social Service discipline

Master's degree in social services or related field with 30 credits in Social Service discipline and practicum

Job description

State of Washington’s DCYF in Yakima seeks a CPS Social Service Specialist 2-3 in Training (SSS3) to assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate child safety, and develop protection plans in home visits.

The position requires meeting diverse qualifications and offers a salary range of $66,072 to $93,288 with potential 10% assignment pay when advancing to the goal class. Training emphasis includes core duties and documentation via FAMLINK.