Senior Child Welfare Case Manager - Flexible/Remote

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

Job summary

State of Washington seeks a Social Service Specialist 3 in Stevenson, WA. The role provides advanced-level case management for complex child welfare cases, including interviews, safety assessments, and coordinating services for families and children.

The position requires multi-faceted qualifications and offers a path to growth within DCYF, with a travel component and potential hybrid work after probation. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Six years of paid social service experience and 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in social services with 30 credits in Social Service discipline and two years of paid experience.
• Master’s degree with 30 credits in Social Service discipline and one year of paid experience.
• One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into allegations of child abandonment, abuse, and neglect to assess safety and determine family service needs.
• Interview children, family members, caregivers, and collateral contacts to gather information necessary to assess safety, evaluate risk, and identify appropriate interventions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor case plans collaboratively with families and partners to protect children from harm and support safe parenting practices.
• Complete safety assessments, present danger assessments, safety plans, and SDM-RA consistent with policy and child safety framework.
• Conduct health and safety visits with children and assess caregiver functioning, protective capacities, and level of risk.
• Identify, develop, and connect families to community supports and resources that respond to diverse needs.
• Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate services such as substance use treatment, mental health counseling, and parenting education.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master's degree in social services

One year of experience as SSS2

Tools

SACWIS/CCWIS

Job description

State of Washington seeks a Social Service Specialist 3 in Stevenson, WA. The role provides advanced-level case management for complex child welfare cases, including interviews, safety assessments, and coordinating services for families and children.

The position requires multi-faceted qualifications and offers a path to growth within DCYF, with a travel component and potential hybrid work after probation. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.