Social Service Specialist In-Training 1-3 (SSS3) - Colfax

The Social Service Specialist In-Training 1-3 (SSS3) - Colfax will assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate child safety, develop plans to protect children in their homes, and offer services to children and families.

• Conduct investigations into allegations of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect
• Provide advanced-level specialized case management in complex cases
• Interview children, family members, caregivers, and collateral sources
• Assess the need for out-of-home placement and work with the family to find the most appropriate placement
• 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

• Four (4) years of paid work experience in one of the following: caring for children, social care, counseling youth, education, or home visitations
• 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

• Health insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement plan
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Parental leave
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.