Social Service Specialist II: Case Management & Impact

State of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services, ESA Community Services Division, seeks a Social Service Specialist 2 in Seattle. You will perform in-depth assessments, develop employability plans, and manage cases for clients facing vocational, social, educational, and health challenges to promote economic independence.

Work involves coordinating with behavioral health, Employment Security, and other agencies; interviewing clients; and applying clinical terminology to determine

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in social services or allied field with 2 years paid social service experience at a level equivalent to Social Service Specialist 1
• Master's in social services/related field with 1 year as Social Service Specialist 1 or equivalent
• Master's degree including practicum
• 12 months experience as Social Service Specialist 1
• Equivalent education/experience

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth assessments and develop employability plans
• Conduct program eligibility determinations for Aged, Blind, and Disabled/Housing & Essential Needs
• Create case plans for WorkFirst program participants
• Coordinate services with behavioral health, Employment Security, and other agencies
• Interview clients and assess vocational, educational, social, and health history
• Authorize referrals to medical specialists and other agencies
• Review cases to monitor progress and compliance with programs
• Deliver services with empathy and respect

Skills

Verbal communication

Public service mindset

De-escalation

Empathy and respect

Automated software applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or allied field

Master's degree in social services or allied field (with practicum)

Master's with one year as Social Service Specialist 1 or equivalent

12 months of experience as Social Service Specialist 1

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Software applications

Job description

State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services, ESA Community Services Division, seeks a Social Service Specialist 2 in Seattle. You will perform in-depth assessments, develop employability plans, and manage cases for clients facing vocational, social, educational, and health challenges to promote economic independence.

Work involves coordinating with behavioral health, Employment Security, and other agencies; interviewing clients; and applying clinical terminology to determine