After-Hours Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Region 1

About the role

The After-Hours Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) position is a vital role within the Region 1, After-hours Unit of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). The position involves responding to and investigating reports of abuse and neglect when local DCYF offices are closed, ensuring the safety of vulnerable children.

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: Social Service Specialist 3 - 6 years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.
• OR 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.
• 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 completed practicum.
• OR One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline for Social Service Specialist 2.
• 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 for Social Service Specialist 2.
• 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 for Social Service Specialist 2.
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1 for Social Service Specialist 2.
• Six (6) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline for Social Service Specialist 3.
• 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 Two (2) years of paid social service experience for Social Service Specialist 3.
• 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 for Social Service Specialist 3.
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2 for Social Service Specialist 3.

Skills

The ideal candidate should possess the 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. They should also demonstrate prior experience displaying critical thinking skills and the use of shared decision-making, and prior experience using FAMLINK case management system and documenting casework information within timeframes.

Benefits

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training, and other compensation benefits. The benefits package allows employees to choose the options that best fit their current and future needs.

Pay

The salary range for Social Service Specialist 3 is $33.21 - 44.68/hr, while Social Service Specialist 2 ranges from $31.64 - 42.52/hr. Assignment pay of 10% may be applicable for reaching the goal class of Social Service Specialist 3.

Schedule

The schedule for this position varies depending on the number of calls received and the number of days you are available to work. You will only need to be on-call if you are scheduled to work, based on the calendar that you help create. This position offers scheduling flexibility based on your availability.