On-Site Social Service Specialist II

State of Washington; Clarkston (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Economic Services Administration (ESA), Community Services Division (CSD), seeks a Social Service Specialist 2 to join our Clarkston Office. You will assess WorkFirst applicants, develop individual plans, coordinate with health, housing, education, and job search supports, and review medical records to determine SSI eligibility.

Travel in local area may be required; on-site role.

Qualifications

• Twelve months of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1 AND completion of the agency’s Social Service Specialist training program.
• A 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.
• A 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.
• NOTE: A two-year master's degree in one of the above fields that included a practicum will be substituted for one year of paid social service experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet with WorkFirst applicants and recipients to complete full assessments of their education, work history, living situation, and health.
• Build an individual responsibility plan with each person based on their assessment and any medical records.
• Complete Pregnancy to Employment assessments with parents who are pregnant or caring for a baby under two years old.
• Refer people to services such as mental health counseling, domestic violence support, drug and alcohol assessment, medical care, education, work experience, job search, First Steps, 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.

Job description

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Economic Services Administration (ESA), Community Services Division (CSD), seeks a Social Service Specialist 2 to join our Clarkston Office. You will assess WorkFirst applicants, develop individual plans, coordinate with health, housing, education, and job search supports, and review medical records to determine SSI eligibility.

Travel in local area may be required; on-site role.