In-Training Social Service Specialist 2/3 — CPS & FVS

State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and Families; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Social Service Specialist 2-3 In-Training (SSS3) for the Family Voluntary Services unit. The role involves advanced assessments, field visits, and coordination with CPS investigations to protect children.

The position requires travel within assigned areas, including to client homes, trainings, and meetings. Salary ranges from $66,072 to $93,288 with King County premium, plus potential assignment pay

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of paid social service experience and 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline (SSS2).
• Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or related field with 30 credits and practicum.
• Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or related field with 30 credits and one year experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide case-specific assessments and ongoing safety, danger, and risk assessments.
• Refer, coordinate, and monitor delivery of services to families.
• Prepare and file dependency petitions and court-related documents.
• Attend court hearings and provide testimony.

Skills

Action to learn and grow

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in social services or related field

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

30 semester or 45 quarter credits in Social Services discipline

Tools

FamLink

SACWIS/CCWIS

Job description

State of Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Social Service Specialist 2-3 In-Training (SSS3) for the Family Voluntary Services unit. The role involves advanced assessments, field visits, and coordination with CPS investigations to protect children.

The position requires travel within assigned areas, including to client homes, trainings, and meetings. Salary ranges from $66,072 to $93,288 with King County premium, plus potential assignment pay