Social Service Specialist II — Empowering Independence

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) ESA, Community Services Division, seeks a full-time Social Service Specialist 2 in Seattle to conduct in-depth assessments, develop employability plans, and provide comprehensive case management for clients facing vocational, social, educational, or health challenges.

Responsibilities include eligibility determinations, work plan development, and coordination with agencies to support clients’ path to economic independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or allied field with 2 years of paid social service experience.
• Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or allied field with 1 year as a Social Service Specialist 1 or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree including practicum in one of the above fields.
• 12 months of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.
• Equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for clients with impairments affecting economic independence.
• Conduct assessments and eligibility determinations for Aged, Blind, Disabled/Housing & Essential Needs.
• Develop and monitor work plans for WorkFirst program participants.
• Create, implement, monitor, and adjust case plans to promote self-sufficiency.
• Review cases to ensure ongoing compliance with social services programs.
• Coordinate services with behavioral health, Employment Security, and other agencies.
• Apply medical terminology to assess employability or incapacity.
• Interview clients to assess vocational, educational, social, and health history.
• Authorize referrals to medical specialists and other agencies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public service

De-escalation

Empathy and respect

Automated software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services

Master’s degree in social services

Master’s with practicum

1 year as Social Service Specialist 1

12 months as Social Service Specialist 1

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) ESA, Community Services Division, seeks a full-time Social Service Specialist 2 in Seattle to conduct in-depth assessments, develop employability plans, and provide comprehensive case management for clients facing vocational, social, educational, or health challenges.

Responsibilities include eligibility determinations, work plan development, and coordination with agencies to support clients’ path to economic independence.