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Social Service Specialist In-Training 1-3 (SSS3) - Moses Lake

State of Washington
$4,517 - $7,226 a month
Grant County, Washington
4 weeks ago

Description

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."

Job Title:
Social Service Specialist 1-3 In-Training (SSS3)
Location: Moses Lake, WA
Closes: 7/1/25
Salary: $4,517- $7226 Monthly. The indicated salary does not include a 3% general wage increase and an additional 2.5% targeted increase effective July 1st, 2025.

We're looking for two Social Service Specialists to join our amazing Moses Lake team. We currently have a permanent and a non-permanent position available. In these positions, you will make a significant difference in the lives of each child under your care. Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children in your community? Apply today!

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:
In this Social Service Specialist role, you will assist cases in a variety of program areas including Child and Family Welfare Services, Child Protective Services, Child and Family Services, Family Voluntary Services, and Family Reconciliation Services.

Some of what you'll do:
  • 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 as necessary, dependent children (abused, neglected, and abandoned) in foster or other approved placements.
  • 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.

What we are looking for (Required Qualifications):

The goal class is a Social Service Specialist 3, however, we will consider candidates at the Social Service Specialist 1 and 2 levels, with two different options to meet the qualifications through an In-Training plan.

In-Training Plan Option #1 - Experience with Required Credits OR Degree with the Required Credits
Applicants applying under this training option must have at least four (4) years of on the job social service experience and 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline OR a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Social Service, Human Service, or Behavioral Science, or any completed Bachelor's degree field that included 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.
  • Social Service Specialist 1: Four (4) years of paid work experience in one of the following: caring for children, social care, counseling youth, education, or home visitations AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline OR a 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; no experience necessary.
  • Social Service Specialist 2: Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline OR 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 one (1) year of paid social service experience OR a Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Master’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND completed practicum.
  • Social Service Specialist 3: Six (6) years of paid social service experience* AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline OR a 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* OR 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* OR One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2. *Paid Social Service experience must include at least one year of assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.

In-Training Plan Option #2 - Experience or Degree without the Required Credits
This option is for applicants who have four (4) years of paid work experience in one of the following: caring for children, social care, counseling youth, education, or home visitations and do not have 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in the social service field but are willing to obtain them within 18 months of hire OR applicants who have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in an unrelated field and do not have the required 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in the social service field but are willing to obtain them within 18 months of hire.

This option is great for candidates who have some or most of the required credits and only need to complete a few classes to meet this requirement. Applicants who apply under this hiring option will begin employment at the Social Service Specialist 1 level and must complete the educational course requirements within 18 months of hire to advance to the next in-training step.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications
:
  • Knowledge of social casework principles and practices, risk assessment and decision-making, interviewing techniques, solution-based casework, principles of child development, applicable Federal and State laws, and community resources.
  • Experience assessing risk and safety concerning child abuse and neglect, or developing safety or service plans with families.
  • Familiarity with community resources and the local community.
  • Ability to organize information to meet FAMLINK documentation requirements.

Salary Ranges:
  • Social Service Specialist 1: Range 51 ($4,517 - $6,077)
  • Social Service Specialist 2: Range 56 ($5117 – $6876)
  • Social Service Specialist 3: Range 58 ($5370 - $7226)


How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following:
  • Transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application submission)
  • Cover Letter
  • Current resume detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information:

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. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.

Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact DCYF recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email [email protected]. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.

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