CFWS Social Service Specialist 2|3 In Training (SSS3) - Ellensburg Apply
Description
Our vision is to ensure that Washington states children and youth grow up safe and healthy thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community.\"
Job Title: CFWS Social Service Specialist 2/3 In-Training (SSS3)
We're looking for a Child and Family Welfare Services (CFWS) Social Service Specialist (SSS3) to join an amazing team of Social Service Specialists at our Ellensburg office. In this position, you will work independently while making 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!
The Opportunity:
Some of what you'll do:
- Provide comprehensive assessments of casework needs for children and families.
- Assess placement needs with families, to create nurturing environments for each childs cultural and family connections.
- Provide psychosocial summaries, home studies, and other appropriate correspondence to outside agencies.
- Monitor the health and safety of children by regular visitation in the placement facility and other settings.
- Provide case management services to facilitate out-of-home placements including management of court responsibilities for dependency actions.
- Prepare required legal documents for court, placement, medical, and travel as well as case reviews and service delivery.
- Document case activities and maintain case records. Initiate payments within FamLink for child placement and child/family services.
Salary Ranges:
- A Social Service Specialist 3 at Range 58 makes $5,214 $7,016.
- A Social Service Specialist 2 at Range 56 makes $4,968 $6,676.
What we are looking for at each level:
- Social Service Specialist 2: Bachelors 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 Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences AND a completed Practicum; OR One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.
- Social Service Specialist 3: Bachelors 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 have included assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Current knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and policies on delivery of child protective and child welfare services within Washington State and deliver services accordingly.
- Demonstrated ability to implement risk assessment in all cases as defined by law and best practice using the agency-preferred risk assessment model.
- Demonstrated knowledge of shared decision-making processes for making case plans, such as Family Team Decision Meetings, dependency case conferences, permanency planning staffing, Child Protective Teams, Local Indian Child Welfare Advisory Committee, adoption teaming staffing, and Behavior Rehabilitation Services team meetings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of FamLink system for documentation within program and manual standards, accountability requirements, and agencys documentation expectations.
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) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.
Incumbent must hold a valid drivers license when operating a state or privately owned vehicle on official state business.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.
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.
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.
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 support@neogov.com.
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