Intake Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3)

Benefits

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.

• Take and process calls and reports of child abuse and/or neglect (C/AN) cases and requests for other DCYF services.
• Interview, refer, and document information received, including asking clarifying questions, obtaining details, and assessing the information provided.
• Assess risk, safety, and protective factors and document/record in FAMLINK.
• Conduct a thorough data search, including but not limited to DAPS, ACES, DOH, SCOMIS, SEMS, RSO websites, reverse address/phone numbers, and verify the information is correct.
• Identify information of clients, family members, caregivers, and children to obtain additional pertinent information to assist in assessing risk and protective factors and determine screening decisions.
• Meet required timelines for completion of intake assessments.
• Make referrals to Law Enforcement where criminal acts may have been committed.

• 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 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 year of paid social service experience*
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2 AND commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles

• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Paid leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Social Security
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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.