Relative Search Specialist | Social Service Specialist 3 (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.

• Perform extensive and thorough searches to identify relatives as defined by RCW 74.15.020.
• Notify all identified relatives in writing via USPS, putting forth best efforts to ensure communication is sent in the relative's first language.
• Communicate with relatives who respond to the letter and questionnaire.
• Provide coaching and education to field staff regarding federal requirements and WA State policies related to Relative Search.

• One year as a Social Service Specialist 2
• Bachelor's degree in social services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field, and two (2) years of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
• Master's degree in social services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field and one (1) year of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six (6) years.

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Staff training and other compensation benefits

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