Protective Family Services Specialist – In Training

State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and Families; Kent (WA); Vor Ort; USD 66.000 - 93.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The State of Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Kent, WA seeks a Social Service Specialist 2 or 3 to join the Family Voluntary Services unit. The role involves in‑home assessments, safety planning, and coordinating services for families referred from CPS Investigations.

You will manage a caseload, conduct risk and safety assessments, develop plans, and collaborate with attorneys, court personnel, and service providers. Travel within the region is required.

Qualifikationen

• Five years of paid social service experience and 30 credits OR a master’s degree with practicum.
• One year of paid social service experience OR previous SSA1 experience.
• Ability to act to learn and grow and to meet others’ needs.

Aufgaben

• Conduct safety, danger, and risk assessments for families.
• Refer, coordinate, and monitor delivery of services.
• Prepare written court documentation and provide testimony as needed.
• Engage in in-home visits and high‑risk case management.

Kenntnisse

Case management

Risk assessment

Interviews with families

CPS investigations

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in social services / related field with 30 credits and practicum

Bachelor’s degree in social services with 30 credits and 1 year paid experience

One year of paid social service experience (SSA2)

Tools

FamLink case management

SACWIS/CCWIS

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

The State of Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Kent, WA seeks a Social Service Specialist 2 or 3 to join the Family Voluntary Services unit. The role involves in‑home assessments, safety planning, and coordinating services for families referred from CPS Investigations.

You will manage a caseload, conduct risk and safety assessments, develop plans, and collaborate with attorneys, court personnel, and service providers. Travel within the region is required.