Social Service Supervisor 5 – Child Welfare, Spokane North

State of Washington; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington is seeking a CFWS/FVS Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5) for the Spokane North Office. The role blends in-person, telework, and field duties to supervise a unit of social service staff and uphold child welfare standards.

You will lead staff, ensure accurate documentation in FAMLINK, and participate in court proceedings. Requirements include advanced degrees with experience or extensive paid social service experience, plus driving and background checks.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline.
• A Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences or any Master’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND Three (3) years of paid social service experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences or any Bachelor’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND Four (4) years of paid social service experience.
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 4 (SSS4).
• Two (2) years of experience as a Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3).
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• NOTE: A two-year Master’s degree in one of the above fields that included a practicum may be substituted for one (1) year of paid social service experience.
• Paid social service experience must include at least one (1) year of assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a unit of Social Service Specialists and complete child welfare casework.
• Manage and support Social Service Specialists in formal training plans who are transitioning to field work.
• Perform quality assurance on staff documentation, assessments, reports, case management, and payment initiation.
• Ensure Social Service Specialists document case activities and information gathered within the case file and FAMLINK electronic record.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, counseling, consultation, on-the-job training, and feedback.
• Prepare written staff performance evaluations utilizing the Performance Evaluation system.
• Consult with administrators and human resources regarding corrective or disciplinary action.
• Train new and existing staff to gather accurate and complete information, organize information, and make case decisions.
• Keep staff informed of policies, rules, and regulations affecting their jobs and the children and families they serve.
• Provide consultation and oversight to ensure accurate application of the child safety framework.
• Review and revise service referrals, letters, court reports, and assessments.
• Review activities with parents and relatives to establish case goals and identify services for the family.
• Initiate payments within FAMLINK for child placement and child/family services.
• Coordinate with other supervisors to ensure appropriate coverage for the office.
• Participate in supervisory, administrative, and individual meetings and conferences.
• Attend and testify in Superior Court.

Skills

Risk assessment

Staff supervision

Staff development

Education

Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences or any Master’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline

Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences or any Bachelor’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline

Job description

State of Washington is seeking a CFWS/FVS Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5) for the Spokane North Office. The role blends in-person, telework, and field duties to supervise a unit of social service staff and uphold child welfare standards.

You will lead staff, ensure accurate documentation in FAMLINK, and participate in court proceedings. Requirements include advanced degrees with experience or extensive paid social service experience, plus driving and background checks.