CPS Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3)

Conduct investigations into allegations of abandonment, abuse, or neglect of children. Interview children, family members, caregivers, and collateral sources to gather information necessary to assess child safety and determine service needs. Provide comprehensive assessments of casework needs for children and families. Assess the need for out-of-home placement, and work with the family to find the strongest placement.

• Conduct investigations into allegations of abandonment, abuse, or neglect of children
• Interview children, family members, caregivers, and collateral sources to gather information necessary to assess child safety and determine service needs
• Provide comprehensive assessments of casework needs for children and families
• Assess the need for out-of-home placement, and work with the family to find the strongest placement
• 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
• 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)
• 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.