CPS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3)

Benefits, Questions, Description, 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.

• Assess complex family situations
• Interview children and parents
• Evaluate child safety
• Develop plans to protect children in their homes
• Offer services to children and families

• 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 completed practicum
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1

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

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