Social Service Specialist - Child Welfare & Court Advocacy

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 60,241 - 85,061; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave

Job summary

The State of Washington is hiring Social Service Specialists 2/3 to ensure child safety through assessments and family intervention. This permanent, full-time position is based in Washington State, requiring strong experience in social services and the ability to develop case plans that protect children. Specialists will document activities in the State's database, attend court, and work collaboratively with families and community partners.

Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Five years of paid social service experience for SSS2, six for SSS3.
• Experience assessing risk and safety regarding children.

Responsibilities

• Determine if children are safe with families through investigations.
• Intervene to protect unsafe children and develop case plans.
• Document case notes and case activity in the State database.

Skills

Ability to take action to learn and grow

Ability to meet the needs of others

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field with required credits

Master's degree in social services or related field

Job description

The State of Washington is hiring Social Service Specialists 2/3 to ensure child safety through assessments and family intervention. This permanent, full-time position is based in Washington State, requiring strong experience in social services and the ability to develop case plans that protect children. Specialists will document activities in the State's database, attend court, and work collaboratively with families and community partners.

Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. Join us in making a difference!