After-Hours On-Call Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Ellensburg

About the role

The position is located in Ellensburg, WA and is on-call, working during non-business hours. The incumbent will respond to emergent requests and investigate reports of abuse and neglect when local Division of Children and Family Service offices are closed.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergent requests and other after-hours requests.
• Meet required timeframes and complete documentation/paperwork in the FAMLINK database.
• Gather and document sufficient information to assess present danger and take protective action if danger is identified.
• Conduct 24-hour emergent face-to-face contacts for CPS Investigation cases, 72-hour non-emergent face-to-face contacts for CPS/FAR cases, and monthly Health and Safety visits on CFWS and FVS cases.
• Observe and document the living environment, physical condition, and behaviors of children.
• Follow Agency Policy for Photograph Documentation when photographing a child's physical condition or environment to document child abuse or neglect.
• Respond to Protective Custody inquiries, partnering with law enforcement when needed.

Requirements

• Goal class of Social Service Specialist 3: 6 years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.
• Goal class of Social Service Specialist 2: 5 years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 completed practicum.
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.

Skills

• Ability to appropriately apply child safety and risk assessment to a variety of complex situations involving child abuse and neglect and imminent risk of serious harm.
• Prior experience displaying critical thinking skills and the use of shared decision-making.
• Prior experience using FAMLINK case management system and documenting casework information within timeframes.

Benefits

Details on benefits are available upon request. The position offers a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training, and other compensation benefits.

Pay

$31.02 - $43.80 hourly. The position may receive 10% assignment pay when the incumbent reaches the goal class of Social Service Specialist 3.

Schedule

On-call schedule with varying hours depending on the number of calls received and availability. The position offers scheduling flexibility based on availability.