CPS Social Service Specialist in Training - Protecting Kids

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

Job summary

State of Washington's Spokane Valley team is seeking a proactive CPS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training to join our dedicated unit. You will assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate safety, and develop plans to protect children in their homes.

Responsibilities include investigating reports of abuse, providing ongoing safety and risk assessments, and coordinating services with families.

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 related with 30 semester or 45 quarter credits and one year paid experience.
• Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or related with 30 semester or 45 quarter credits and completed practicum.
• One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Investigate, assess, and evaluate reports of child abuse.
• Provide ongoing safety and risk assessment of the family throughout the life of the case.
• 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

Interviewing children and parents

Safety assessment

Case planning and coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related

Master’s degree in social services or related with practicum

Practicum completion

Tools

FAMLINK

Case management systems

Job description

State of Washington's Spokane Valley team is seeking a proactive CPS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training to join our dedicated unit. You will assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate safety, and develop plans to protect children in their homes.

Responsibilities include investigating reports of abuse, providing ongoing safety and risk assessments, and coordinating services with families.