CPS/FAR Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3) - Walla Walla
Dual Language Requirement:
This position requires the ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and Spanish.
There is an additional 5% assignment pay for dual language based on the successful completion of the Language Certification Test.
Assignment Pay:
This position will also receive 10% assignment pay, 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.
We're looking for a CPS/FAR Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3) at our Walla Walla Office location.
If you have social service experience, apply today and join our dynamic team in Region 2! At DCYF we believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.
Our vision is that All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community.
The OpportunityThe CPS/FAR Social Service Specialist has the lead responsibility to apply child welfare practice principles, laws, rules, and policies in assessing and intervening on assigned intakes to assess child safety and family capacity to provide for child safety; take protective action as needed, and deliver services to families referred to CPS.
The Child Protective Services (CPS) unit investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect and provides the appropriate recommendations and services for families.
Family Assessment Response (FAR) is an alternative CPS pathway for families with low and moderate allegations of child abuse or neglect.
Families who qualify for FAR may choose the FAR pathway.
In FAR, there is no investigation and no finding of whether the alleged abuse or neglect occurred.
Social workers work with the family to keep children safe and build on their strengths to establish the community support the family needs to be successful in the long term.
Some of what you will get to do Conduct investigations into allegations of abandonment, abuse, or child neglect.
Lead assessments and interventions on assigned intakes to determine child safety and take protective action as needed.
Complete psychosocial and other assessments to determine the need, extent, and direction of intervention.
Interview children, families, and collateral sources to assess risks to children, ascertain facts, gather social history, and determine family needs.
Assess the need for out-of-home placement, preparing and counseling families through the process.
Create referrals to appropriate law enforcement agencies, medical evaluations, and forensic interviews.
Develop and monitor safety plans for children and complete health and safety visits.
Provide support services such as counseling, problem resolution, guidance, and referrals to advocacy and mediation.
Provide short-term voluntary placement of children with licensed foster care or relative resources, working with families to resolve abuse or neglect.
Provide court documents for judiciary review and decisions regarding the welfare of the children and provide court testimony.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSOne year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2)ORA Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field, and two years of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
ORA Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field, and three years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
Qualifying Degrees:
Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Child Development, Human Development, Family Studies, Pastoral Counseling, Anthropology, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Therapeutic fields, Criminal Justice, Law & Justice, African American Studies, Native American Studies, Chicano Studies, Women's Studies, International Human Rights.
NOTE:
A two-year Master's degree in one of the above fields that included a practicum will be substituted for one year of paid social service experience.
NOTE:
One year of paid social service experience must include assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services (strengthening and preserving family units).
NOTE:
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.
For Degrees obtained outside the U.
S.
:
Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application.
Incomplete applications may be screened out of the recruitment process.
NOTE:
Successful completion of DCYF Regional Core Training within twelve months of appointment and prior to assuming full duties of the position is required.
NOTE:
Incumbent must hold a valid driver's license when operating a state or privately-owned vehicle on official state business, and must also comply with Washington State's liability laws when operating a privately-owned vehicle on official state business.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following core competencies:
Ability to make critical decisions, based on the integration of information from multiple sources that may be discrepant, in high-stress situations.
Ability to engage children and families under difficult circumstances and gather information to make accurate and precise decisions.
Proven ability to identify problems, and develop and implement solutions.
Ability to remain calm when being confronted and to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to successfully manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to successfully work as part of a cohesive team, while also performing independently in a variety of settings.
How do I apply? Complete your applicant profile with your full work history and highest education details and attach a copy of your college transcripts.
A resume and cover letter are not required but are recommended.
Supplemental InformationThe initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted.
All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
Applications with comments such as see attachments or N/A in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.
DCYF is an equal-opportunity employer and supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect.
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 covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
If you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the Recruitment team at email protected .
If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email email protected .
To take advantage of the Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long-form, or your NGB-22.
Please black out your social security number before attaching it.
10049 Recommended Skills Assessments Child Development Child Protection Communication Education Justice Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position requires the ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and Spanish.
There is an additional 5% assignment pay for dual language based on the successful completion of the Language Certification Test.
Assignment Pay:
This position will also receive 10% assignment pay, 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.
We're looking for a CPS/FAR Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3) at our Walla Walla Office location.
If you have social service experience, apply today and join our dynamic team in Region 2! At DCYF we believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.
Our vision is that All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community.
The OpportunityThe CPS/FAR Social Service Specialist has the lead responsibility to apply child welfare practice principles, laws, rules, and policies in assessing and intervening on assigned intakes to assess child safety and family capacity to provide for child safety; take protective action as needed, and deliver services to families referred to CPS.
The Child Protective Services (CPS) unit investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect and provides the appropriate recommendations and services for families.
Family Assessment Response (FAR) is an alternative CPS pathway for families with low and moderate allegations of child abuse or neglect.
Families who qualify for FAR may choose the FAR pathway.
In FAR, there is no investigation and no finding of whether the alleged abuse or neglect occurred.
Social workers work with the family to keep children safe and build on their strengths to establish the community support the family needs to be successful in the long term.
Some of what you will get to do Conduct investigations into allegations of abandonment, abuse, or child neglect.
Lead assessments and interventions on assigned intakes to determine child safety and take protective action as needed.
Complete psychosocial and other assessments to determine the need, extent, and direction of intervention.
Interview children, families, and collateral sources to assess risks to children, ascertain facts, gather social history, and determine family needs.
Assess the need for out-of-home placement, preparing and counseling families through the process.
Create referrals to appropriate law enforcement agencies, medical evaluations, and forensic interviews.
Develop and monitor safety plans for children and complete health and safety visits.
Provide support services such as counseling, problem resolution, guidance, and referrals to advocacy and mediation.
Provide short-term voluntary placement of children with licensed foster care or relative resources, working with families to resolve abuse or neglect.
Provide court documents for judiciary review and decisions regarding the welfare of the children and provide court testimony.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSOne year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2)ORA Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field, and two years of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
ORA Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field, and three years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
Qualifying Degrees:
Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Child Development, Human Development, Family Studies, Pastoral Counseling, Anthropology, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Therapeutic fields, Criminal Justice, Law & Justice, African American Studies, Native American Studies, Chicano Studies, Women's Studies, International Human Rights.
NOTE:
A two-year Master's degree in one of the above fields that included a practicum will be substituted for one year of paid social service experience.
NOTE:
One year of paid social service experience must include assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services (strengthening and preserving family units).
NOTE:
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.
For Degrees obtained outside the U.
S.
:
Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application.
Incomplete applications may be screened out of the recruitment process.
NOTE:
Successful completion of DCYF Regional Core Training within twelve months of appointment and prior to assuming full duties of the position is required.
NOTE:
Incumbent must hold a valid driver's license when operating a state or privately-owned vehicle on official state business, and must also comply with Washington State's liability laws when operating a privately-owned vehicle on official state business.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following core competencies:
Ability to make critical decisions, based on the integration of information from multiple sources that may be discrepant, in high-stress situations.
Ability to engage children and families under difficult circumstances and gather information to make accurate and precise decisions.
Proven ability to identify problems, and develop and implement solutions.
Ability to remain calm when being confronted and to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to successfully manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to successfully work as part of a cohesive team, while also performing independently in a variety of settings.
How do I apply? Complete your applicant profile with your full work history and highest education details and attach a copy of your college transcripts.
A resume and cover letter are not required but are recommended.
Supplemental InformationThe initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted.
All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
Applications with comments such as see attachments or N/A in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.
DCYF is an equal-opportunity employer and supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect.
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 covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
If you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the Recruitment team at email protected .
If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email email protected .
To take advantage of the Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long-form, or your NGB-22.
Please black out your social security number before attaching it.
10049 Recommended Skills Assessments Child Development Child Protection Communication Education Justice Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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