CPS/FAR Child Welfare Specialist 3 — Safety & Services

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

Job summary

State of Washington is seeking a CPS/FAR Social Service Specialist 3 in Spokane to assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate child safety, and develop plans to protect children in their homes. The role involves providing services to children and families and conducting investigations for allegations of abuse and neglect.

The position requires progressive experience in social service settings, including risk assessment, and may include travel for training.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Action oriented

Risk & safety assessment

Family collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience in social services

Master’s degree + 1 year experience in social services

Social Service Specialist 2 experience

6+ years paid social service experience + 30 credits in Social Service discipline

Job description

State of Washington is seeking a CPS/FAR Social Service Specialist 3 in Spokane to assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate child safety, and develop plans to protect children in their homes. The role involves providing services to children and families and conducting investigations for allegations of abuse and neglect.

The position requires progressive experience in social service settings, including risk assessment, and may include travel for training.