Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5) - Goldendale Apply
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Job Title:
Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5)
Location: Goldendale, WA. Flexible work environment with the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week.
Closes: 2/9/24
Salary:$6,046 - $8133. This position will receive 10% assignment pay. This is in addition to the regular base salary; the required duties include performing visits in unregulated environments, such as private residences, to conduct investigations for allegations of abuse and/or neglect to assess the safety of vulnerable children.
Click here to learn more about DCYF. The Opportunity:
As a leader in our Goldendale office, you will use your strong assessment and engagement skills to supervisefive staff in the Goldendale office and one Social Service Specialist in the White Salmon office. As a front-line supervisor, you will provide staff with advanced-level guidance and specialized case management knowledge to accomplish agency goals of child protection, permanency planning, and enhancing child well-being.
Some of what you will get to do:
- Supervise a unit of social service specialists and assign, prioritize, and review work assignments.
- Coordinate with other supervisors to ensure appropriate supervisory coverage for the office.
- Participate in supervisory, administrative, and individual meetings and conferences.
- Perform quality assurance on staff documentation, assessments, reports, case management, and payment initiation.
- Ensure that Social Service Specialists document all case activities and information gathered within the case file and FAMLINK electronic record.
- Provide coaching, counseling, and feedback as necessary.
- Prepare written performance evaluations for staff utilizing the current Performance Evaluation system.
- Consult with administrators and human resources regarding corrective or disciplinary action as necessary.
- Train new and existing staff in gathering accurate and complete information, organizing information, and case decision-making.
- Keep staff informed of policies, rules, and regulations affecting their jobs and the clients they serve.
- Provide consultation and oversight to ensure accurate application of child safety framework.
One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 4.
OR
Two years of experience as a Social Service Specialist 3.
OR
A Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Masters degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND three years of paid social service experience*.
OR
A Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences OR any Bachelors degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND four years of paid social service experience*.
NOTE:A two-year Master's degree in one of the above fields that includes a practicum may be substituted for one year of paid social service experience.
*Paid social service experience must include assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
- One year of experience assessing risk and safety concerning child abuse and neglect or developing safety or service plans with families.
- Experience utilizing computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Experience using FamLink to maintain documentation.
How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following:
- Transcripts
- Cover Letter optional, but encouraged
- Current resume detailing experience and education. optional, but encouraged
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.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
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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