CPS Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3)

Conduct investigations into allegations of abuse and/or neglect to assess the safety of vulnerable children. Assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate child safety, develop plans to protect children in their homes, and offer services to children and families.

• Conduct investigations into allegations of abuse and/or neglect to assess the safety of vulnerable children
• 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 healthcare 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 personal holiday
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual 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.