Hybrid Child Welfare Supervisor 5, Spokane North

State of Washington; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington seeks a CFWS/FVS Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5) for the Spokane North Office. The role blends in‑person, telework, and field work to supervise a unit of social service staff and ensure high‑quality casework for children and families.

Requirements include advanced social services credentials and several years of frontline experience in public child welfare. The position includes leading staff, training, and ensuring compliance with safety frameworks.

Qualifications

• Eight years of paid social service experience with risk and safety assessment.
• 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline.
• Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences or related field AND three years of paid social service experience in public child welfare.
• Bachelor's degree with 30 sem/45 qtr credits AND four years of paid social service experience in public child welfare.
• One year as SSS4 or two years as SSS3.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a unit of Social Service Specialists and complete child welfare casework.
• Manage and support staff in formal training plans transitioning to field work.
• Perform quality assurance on documentation, assessments, reports, case management, and payments.
• Ensure case activities are documented in the case file and FAMLINK system.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, consultation, and on‑the‑job training.

Skills

Staff supervision

Assessment

Engagement

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Master's degree in social services

Bachelor's degree in social services

30 sem credits / 45 quarter credits in social services

Tools

FAMLINK

Job description

State of Washington seeks a CFWS/FVS Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5) for the Spokane North Office. The role blends in‑person, telework, and field work to supervise a unit of social service staff and ensure high‑quality casework for children and families.

Requirements include advanced social services credentials and several years of frontline experience in public child welfare. The position includes leading staff, training, and ensuring compliance with safety frameworks.