CPS/FAR Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Omak

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

Job summary

State of Washington in Omak, WA is seeking a proactive CPS/FARSocial Service Specialist in Training to assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, and develop safety plans to protect children in their homes. The role emphasizes SBC-based practice and culturally informed intervention.

You will collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver high‑quality services to children and families. Salary ranges from $66,072 to $93,288 per year, with potential assignment pay after

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of paid social service experience and 30 semester/45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any degree with 30 credits in a Social Service discipline plus one year of paid social service experience.
• Master’s degree in social services or related field with 30 credits and completed practicum.
• One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.

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 for child, parent/guardian, and foster parent.
• Assess need for out-of-home placement and assist in finding appropriate placement.
• Monitor health and safety of children through regular visitation.
• Document case activities using SBC framework (FAMLINK).
• Prepare and document cases for court proceedings.

Education

Five years paid social service experience

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field

Master’s degree in social services or related field with practicum

One year of paid social service experience as Social Service Specialist 1

Job 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\".

CPS/FARSocial Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3)

Location

Omak, WA

Closes

10/27/26

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 proactive Child Protective Services (CPS) Family Assessment Response (FAR) Social Service Specialist (SSS3) to join our amazing Omak team. Our office excels at teamwork, including cross-program communication, collaboration, and assistance. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality services to the children and families we serve.

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. In performing all assigned duties, the incumbent in this position is expected to adhere to the tenets of the Solution-Based Casework (SBC) model with a focus on understanding and respecting the strengths of the clients, including their heritage, cultural beliefs and values, communication and learning styles. All duties are performed with culturally informed competency, awareness, and an outward demonstration of skills that recognize, understand, and incorporate the family culture through case intervention and planning.

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 at each level

Social Service Specialist 2

• Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.

OR

• 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.

OR

• 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 Service discipline AND completed practicum.

OR

• 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.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree