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

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.

• Conduct investigations into allegations of abandonment, abuse, or neglect of children
• 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
• Provide psychosocial summaries, home studies, and other appropriate correspondence to outside agencies
• Provide case management services to facilitate out-of-home placements and review the need for continued out-of-home care
• Supervise and place dependent children (abused, neglected, and abandoned) in foster or other approved placements, as necessary
• 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

• 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 at least one (1) year of paid social service experience
• Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences AND a completed Practicum
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2
• 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

• 10% assignment pay when the incumbent reaches the goal class of Social Service Specialist 3
• Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
• Staff training and other compensation benefits
• 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
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military 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. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.