Senior Social Service Specialist, Adult Protective

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orca transit card (transport)

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services – Adult Protective Services seeks a Social Service Specialist 3 in Region 2. The role focuses on interviewing victims and collaterals, assessing information, and coordinating services to protect vulnerable adults.

Hybrid telework may be considered after training, with travel requirements to meet business needs. Applicants should have a relevant master's or bachelor's degree with paid social service experience; equivalent combinations are

Qualifications

• One year of experience as Social Service Specialist 2 with completed agency training.
• Master's degree plus one year as Social Service Specialist 2 or equivalent paid experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus two years paid social service experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience totaling six years.
• Two-year master’s degree with practicum substituted for one year experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face interviews with alleged victims, perpetrators, and collateral contacts.
• Collect and evaluate information to inform investigations, services, and outcomes.
• Document all activity and record electronically using agency systems.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, courts, families, facilities, and community agencies.
• Identify and refer at-risk adults to appropriate service groups.
• Provide client advocacy, consultation, networking, and crisis intervention.
• Prepare and provide testimony at administrative hearings and court proceedings.

Skills

Assess complex situations

Time management

Microsoft Office

Documentation practices

Medicaid terminology

Policy adaptability

Critical thinking under pressure

Independent decision making

Risk assessment for vulnerable adults

Education

Master's degree in social services or related field

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services – Adult Protective Services seeks a Social Service Specialist 3 in Region 2. The role focuses on interviewing victims and collaterals, assessing information, and coordinating services to protect vulnerable adults.

Hybrid telework may be considered after training, with travel requirements to meet business needs. Applicants should have a relevant master's or bachelor's degree with paid social service experience; equivalent combinations are