Permanency & Adoptions Social Service Specialist III (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) seeks a Permanency/Adoptions Social Service Specialist 3 to manage a caseload of legally free youth, guiding them toward permanency through adoption, guardianship, or APPLA. You will assess safety, coordinate with families, and partner with private agencies and NWAE across Region 4.

Based in Seattle (Rainier Valley), this full-time role requires field and office work with some remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Six years of paid social service experience with 30 credits in social services.
• Education alternatives include a relevant bachelor's degree with 30 credits and two years of experience.
• Master's degree with 30 credits and one year of experience may apply.
• Commitment to learning and meeting others' needs.
• Experience includes risk assessment and family-centered practice.

Responsibilities

• Finalize permanency for youth through adoption, guardianship, or APPLA.
• Provide ongoing case management, permanency planning, and crisis intervention.
• Assess risk and safety and coordinate placement and supports.
• Prepare youth for permanent placement and counsel families.
• Document case activity and maintain records in FamLink.
• Collaborate with attorneys, advocates, and agencies for permanency.
• Conduct health and safety visits and arrange sibling visits.

Skills

Case management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any degree with 30 credits in Social Service

Master's degree in social services, behavioral sciences, or related field with 30 credits in Social Service

Two years of paid social service experience with 30/45 credits

One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2

Tools

FamLink

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) seeks a Permanency/Adoptions Social Service Specialist 3 to manage a caseload of legally free youth, guiding them toward permanency through adoption, guardianship, or APPLA. You will assess safety, coordinate with families, and partner with private agencies and NWAE across Region 4.

Based in Seattle (Rainier Valley), this full-time role requires field and office work with some remote flexibility.