Lead CPS Social Service Specialist & Field Trainer

State of Washington; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington is seeking a CPSS Lead Worker - Social Service Specialist 4 to lead CPS staff in Region 5, Bremerton. The role includes advanced case management, mentoring, and field visits across assigned areas with travel required.

The ideal candidate will have CPS experience, knowledge of child welfare, and a readiness to train staff at SSS1-3 levels while guiding them from training to fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of paid social service experience. Paid Social Service experience must include at least one year assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline.
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 3.
• A Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or a Bachelor’s degree that includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND three (3) years of paid social service experience*.
• A Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or a Master’s degree that includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND two (2) years of paid social service experience*.
• (A two-year Master's degree in one of the above fields that included a practicum may be substituted for one year of paid social service experience).
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, feedback, coaching, and consultation to the staff.
• Conduct on-the-job training and assistance with staff in formal training plans who are transitioning to fieldwork.
• Assign work, review work for efficiency, use data to identify trends, and review case actions for accuracy and compliance with policy.
• Serve as Lead Specialist assigned to the most complex cases.
• Report on the strengths and weaknesses of employees to their direct supervisor.
• Provide feedback for annual performance evaluations and identify training needs.
• Provide coverage of assigned caseloads.
• Attend court hearings and provide testimony in court when necessary.
• Fill in as supervisor in the supervisor’s absence.

Job description

State of Washington is seeking a CPSS Lead Worker - Social Service Specialist 4 to lead CPS staff in Region 5, Bremerton. The role includes advanced case management, mentoring, and field visits across assigned areas with travel required.

The ideal candidate will have CPS experience, knowledge of child welfare, and a readiness to train staff at SSS1-3 levels while guiding them from training to fieldwork.