On-Call Social Service Specialist In-Training; SSS- Region

Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community."

ATTENTION:
This announcement will be used to generate a candidate pool for 2026 to fill ON-CALL AFTER HOURS vacancies within Region 3 as they occur. If you have already applied, no need to reapply; your application status remains unchanged.

Job Title: ON-CALL After-Hours Social Service Specialist 1-3 In-Training (SSS3)

Locations: NW Washington, Region 3. The After-Hours Unit provides coverage to the entire area of DCYF Region 3, which includes Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom Counties. The designated office you report to is flexible depending on your location. This position requires time in the field and in the office.

Job Type: On-Call

Hourly: $27.42–$43.80. 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; 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.

Review Date: Applications are reviewed regularly.

DCYF is seeking After-Hours Social Service Specialists at the 1‑3 levels to work on-call and join us in Region 3, helping protect children, youth, and families. This opportunity is a great way to gain additional experience, supplement your income, and/or advance your career in social services!

• Respond to emergent requests and other after-hours requests.
• Meet required time frames and complete documentation/paperwork in 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, 72-hour non-emergent face-to-face contacts, and monthly Health and Safety visits.
• 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 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.
• Attend and testify in court.

• A completed Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, or behavioral sciences.
• OR a completed Bachelor’s degree which includes 30 semester credits or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline (if unrelated, required credits must be obtained within the first 18 months of employment).
• OR four (4) years of paid work experience in one of the following: caring for children, counseling youth, educating youth AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline (credits required within 18 months if not already earned).
• AND the ability to take action to learn and grow.
• AND the ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

• Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND completion of 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…