CPS/FVS 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 and take appropriate action to protect children, correct parental deficits through services, and provide support to the family
• 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 one (1) year of paid social service experience
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1

• Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
• Staff training and other compensation benefits
• 10% assignment pay when the incumbent reaches the goal class of Social Service Specialist 3
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Sick Leave
• Dependent care assistance
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Washington State Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Holidays
• Paid leave

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