After-Hours On-Call Social Service Specialist 1-3 In-Training (SSS3) - Region 3

The After-Hours On-Call Social Service Specialist, 1-3 In-Training (SSS3) - Region 3 will assist DCYF Region 3 during non-business hours.

• Respond to emergent requests and other after-hours requests
• Meet required timeframes and complete documentation/paperwork in FAMLINK database
• Gather and document sufficient information to assess present danger and take protective action if danger is identified
• Conduct 24-hour emergent face-to-face contacts, 72-hour non-emergent face-to-face contacts, and monthly Health and Safety visits
• Observe and document the living environment, physical condition, and behaviors of children
• Follow Agency Policy for Photograph Documentation when photographing a child's physical condition or environment to document child abuse or neglect
• Respond to Protective Custody inquiries, partnering with law enforcement, when needed
• Investigate allegations, assess complex family situations, and develop plans to protect children either in their own homes or out-of-home care through the intervention of the court system
• Supervise youth after hours when placement efforts are ongoing or when placement is unable to locate a safe appropriate placement
• Work collaboratively with other social workers within other units and offices
• Utilize the Child Health and Education Tracking (CHET) Screens
• Attend and testify in court

• Experience with Required Credits OR Degree with the Required Credits
• Four (4) years of on the job social service experience
• 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Social Service, Human Service, or Behavioral Science, or any degree field that included 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline
• Four (4) years of paid work experience in one of the following: caring for children, social care, counseling youth, education, or home visitations
• 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 included 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline
• Five (5) 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 which included 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline
• One (1) year of paid social service experience
• Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any degree which included 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1
• Four (4) years of paid work experience in one of the following: caring for children, social care, counseling youth, education, or home visitations
• 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 included 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2
• 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 which included 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 included 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2

• 10% assignment pay when the incumbent reaches the goal class of Social Service Specialist 3
• Health insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave

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