On-Site Social Service Specialist 2 — Empower Families

State of Washington; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay

Free ORCA transit card

Job summary

State of Washington seeks a Social Service Specialist 2 to support individuals and families facing barriers to stability. Based at the King South Community Services Office in Kent, WA, you will assess, plan, and connect clients to services, including health, housing, education, and job search support.

Travel within the local area may be required. You will review medical records to determine disability-related eligibility and guide SSI applications, helping clients move toward self-sufficiency

Qualifications

• Twelve months of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1 and completion of the agency's Social Service Specialist training program.
• Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field, and one year as a Social Service Specialist 1 or equivalent paid social service experience.
• Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field, and two years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 1.

Responsibilities

• Meet with WorkFirst applicants and recipients to complete full assessments of education, work history, living situation, and health.
• Create an individual responsibility plan with each person based on assessment and medical records.
• Refer people to services such as mental health counseling, domestic violence support, drug and alcohol assessment, medical care, education, work experience, and legal aid.
• Visit people at home or another location when they cannot come into the office.
• Lead WorkFirst orientations that explain program rules, support services, and activities.
• Assess physical and mental health limitations to decide if a person qualifies for disability-related programs.

Education

Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field

Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field

Completion of Social Service Specialist training program

Job description

State of Washington seeks a Social Service Specialist 2 to support individuals and families facing barriers to stability. Based at the King South Community Services Office in Kent, WA, you will assess, plan, and connect clients to services, including health, housing, education, and job search support.

Travel within the local area may be required. You will review medical records to determine disability-related eligibility and guide SSI applications, helping clients move toward self-sufficiency