Child Welfare Specialist — Investigator & Court Prep

State of Washington; Richland (WA); Sur place; USD 66 000 - 93 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Training and development

Résumé du poste

State of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families seeks a CFWS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) in Richland, WA. The role focuses on assessing complex family situations, ensuring child safety, and developing protection plans for children in their homes, primarily in north Pacific County.

You will conduct investigations, provide specialized case management, interview families and collateral sources, and prepare for court hearings.

Qualifications

• Five years of paid social service experience.
• 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.
• 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 year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1 or 2.

Responsabilités

• Conduct investigations into allegations of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to determine safety.
• Provide advanced-level case management in complex cases involving substance use, mental health, and domestic violence.
• Interview children, family members, caregivers, and collateral sources to gather information necessary to assess safety and determine service needs.
• Prepare and document cases for court proceedings; present written and oral testimony.
• Utilize FAMLINK to document case activities and maintain case records.

Connaissances

Social service experience

Risk assessment

Court testimony preparation

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in social services

Master’s degree with practicum in social services

Description du poste

State of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families seeks a CFWS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) in Richland, WA. The role focuses on assessing complex family situations, ensuring child safety, and developing protection plans for children in their homes, primarily in north Pacific County.

You will conduct investigations, provide specialized case management, interview families and collateral sources, and prepare for court hearings.