After Hours On-Call Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Region 4/Kent

About the role

The After-Hours Unit is located in Kent and provides coverage to the entire area of DCYF Region 4, King County. This position requires time in the field and in the office. Transportation and travel with infants, toddlers, teens, and young adults are part of this job.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergent requests and other after-hours requests.
• Meet required timeframes and complete documentation/paperwork in FAMLINK.
• 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, 72-hour non-emergent face-to-face contacts, and monthly Health and Safety visits.
• Observe and document the physical condition, living environment, 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 and partner with law enforcement when needed.
• Investigate allegations, assess complex family situations, and develop plans to protect children either in their own homes or out-of-home care through the intervention of the court system.
• Supervise youth after hours when placement efforts are ongoing or when placement is unable to locate a safe, appropriate placement.
• Work collaboratively with other social workers within other units and offices.
• Utilize the Child Health and Education Tracking (CHET) Screens.
• Maintain case records, required forms, and reports.
• Transport children/youth to placements, school, respite, etc.
• Attend and testify in court; respond to subpoenas.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND you must have completed 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline. OR A Master's degree in social services, human services, or behavioral sciences, or a Master’s degree that includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND a completed practicum. OR A Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or a Bachelor’s degree that includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND one (1) year of paid social service experience. OR One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1 (SSS1).
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or a Master’s degree that includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND a completed practicum.
• A Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Bachelor’s degree that includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND one (1) year of paid social service experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Bachelor’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND two (2) years of paid social service experience.
• One year as a Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2).
• Paid social service experience must include at least one (1) year assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and policies on child protective and child welfare services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of addiction, treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery principles, and/or experience working with individuals with substance use disorder.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build consensus with families, community partners, and professionals around difficult or sensitive topics.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk and safety concerning child abuse and neglect or developing safety or service plans with families.
• Ability to organize information to meet FAMLINK documentation requirements.

Benefits

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read About Our Benefits

Pay

Hourly: $31.64 - $44.68. King County Premium: The salary listed does not include the additional 5% premium granted to all King County employees. These positions may receive 10% assignment pay when the incumbent reaches the goal class of Social Service Specialist 3. This is in addition to the regular base salary.

Schedule

Job Type: On-Call. Hourly: $31.64 - $44.68. King County Premium: The salary listed does not include the additional 5% premium granted to all King County employees. These positions may receive 10% assignment pay when the incumbent reaches the goal class of Social Service Specialist 3. This is in addition to the regular base salary.