CPS Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3) – Investigator

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

• Conduct investigations into allegations of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect
• Assess complex family situations
• Interview children, family members, caregivers, and collateral sources
• Develop plans to protect children in their homes
• Offer services to children and families
• Prepare and document cases for court proceedings
• Prepare and present written and oral testimony for court proceedings
• Utilize FAMLINK to document case activities and maintain case records

• Six (6) years of paid social service experience
• 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline
• Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any degree that includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline
• Two (2) years of paid social service experience
• Master’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
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles

• 10% assignment pay
• Medical, dental, and basic life insurance
• Flexible spending account for health care expenses
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Social Security
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Leave Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Leave Without Pay

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