Intake Social Service Specialist 3 — Child & Family Welfare

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

Job summary

State of Washington seeks an Intake Social Service Specialist 3 in Spokane Valley. This hybrid/telework role handles initial intakes across child welfare programs, reviewing reports of abuse/neglect and coordinating with field staff.

You’ll interview, assess risk, and document thoroughly in FAMLINK, with deadlines for intake completion and potential law-enforcement referrals. The position requires advanced social service credentials or equivalent experience, plus strong collaboration with

Qualifications

• Paid social service experience must include at least one year assessing risk and safety for children.
• 6 years of paid social service experience plus 30 semester or 45 quarter credits.
• Bachelor's with 2 years paid experience OR Master’s with 1 year paid experience.
• One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2

Responsibilities

• Take and process calls and reports of child abuse and/or neglect (C/AN) cases and requests for other DCYF services.
• Interview, refer, and document information received, including asking clarifying questions, obtaining details, and assessing the information provided.
• Assess risk, safety, and protective factors and document/record in FAMLINK.
• Conduct a thorough data search; verify information across agencies and sources.
• Identify client information to obtain additional pertinent data for risk assessment and screening decisions.
• Meet required timelines for completion of intake assessments.
• Make referrals to Law Enforcement where criminal acts may have been committed.

Skills

Social service experience

Risk assessment

Family-centered practice

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master's degree in social services

Job description

State of Washington seeks an Intake Social Service Specialist 3 in Spokane Valley. This hybrid/telework role handles initial intakes across child welfare programs, reviewing reports of abuse/neglect and coordinating with field staff.

You’ll interview, assess risk, and document thoroughly in FAMLINK, with deadlines for intake completion and potential law-enforcement referrals. The position requires advanced social service credentials or equivalent experience, plus strong collaboration with