CPS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3)

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy— thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community.

• Investigate, assess, and evaluate reports of child abuse
• Provide ongoing safety and risk assessment of the family throughout the life of the case
• Assess the need for out-of-home placement, and work with the family to find the most appropriate placement
• Monitor the health and safety of children through regular visitation
• Utilize FAMLINK to document case activities and maintain case records
• Prepare and document cases for court proceedings

• Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline
• Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND one (1) year of paid social service experience
• Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Master’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND a completed Practicum
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1

• 10% assignment pay when the incumbent reaches the goal class of Social Service Specialist 3
• Health insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401k matching
• Paid leave
• Staff training and other compensation benefits

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving.