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CFWS EFC Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3) - Yakima

State of Washington

Yakima, Washington, U.S.
Full-time, Permanent
Posted Oct 15, 2025
Onsite

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About the role

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Responsibilities

  • Provide initial and ongoing assessment of EFC youth safety, ability to live independently, and barriers to making progress in the EFC program.
  • Identify and develop community supports and resources.
  • Assess the EFC youth for supervision needs.
  • Provide training and services that decrease the possibility of homelessness and teach skills needed to achieve stability and independent living.
  • Provide housing resource information to assist young adults in obtaining housing.
  • Assist youth in locating employment and/or education resources to develop career skills to support stability.
  • See youth in their home every month and assess the young adult’s ability for independent living and safety.
  • Help the EFC youth obtain necessary documents.
  • Provide resources that will continue to work with the youth after exiting EFC.
  • Encourage the EFC youth, identify strengths, and teach the youth how to advocate for themselves.
  • Prepare required legal documents for court, placement, and service delivery.
  • Prepare and file EFC dependency petitions and other legal documents related to the implementation of permanent plans.
  • Utilize FAMLINK to document case activities and maintain case records.

Requirements

  • Six (6) 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 that includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND 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 AND One (1) year of paid social service experience*.
  • One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles.

Benefits

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  • Benefits
  • Insurance Benefits
  • Dependent care assistance
  • Other insurance coverage

About the Company

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Job Details

Salary Range

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Location

Yakima, Washington, U.S.

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

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