Community Social Worker

PUGET SOUND REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Community Social Worker

$3,974.23 - $4,980.16 bi‑weekly ($103,330 - $ annually) in first year. Rates vary based on schedule. This position is non‑exempt and therefore eligible for overtime.

Works closely with Community Health Nurse to respond to residents’ needs for non‑emergent medical care, social services resources, and/or crisis intervention that have come through the 911 system or have been referred to the CARES department.

Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority is an internationally accredited full‑service, all‑risk fire and rescue department that provides services to the citizens of Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, Sea Tac, Tukwila, and Fire Districts 37 & 43. Our workforce is comprised of approximately 475 employees.

Throughout the course of your work, you may report to various stations throughout our service area.

During training, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Mon–Thurs. After training, you will be assigned to a rotating 12‑hr or 24‑hr shift schedule.

Yes, this is a union‑represented position.

To apply, please submit your application online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Opportunities/.

Selection Process:
Once the job closes, all applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Successful candidates will be contacted to schedule interviews.

Opens:
May 6, 2026
Closes:
May 17, 2026
1st Interviews:
May 27, 2026
Ride‑Alongs:
Weeks of June 1 or June 8 (required for candidates moving to second round, lasting ~3.5 hours, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, Mon‑Thurs)
2nd Interviews:
June 15, 2026
Contingent Offer, start background screening: by June 18, 2026
Final

Offer:

by July 1, 2026 (dependent upon background screening)
Anticipated

Start Date:

July 20, 2026, or sooner depending on availability.

• Respond in the field (home visits, encampments, etc.) with the Community Health Nurse to examine, screen, treat, and coordinate delivery of health and social services to individuals with behavioral health needs either referred to the program or identified through the Electronic Health Record system.
• Conduct assessments of individuals experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health crises.
• Work closely with law enforcement and fire department personnel while in the community.
• Provide comprehensive care coordination with other providers as part of wrap‑around care; follow through and bridge gaps where patients historically fall through the cracks.
• Provide direct clinical services utilizing evidence‑based practices for acute crisis intervention, therapeutic interventions, and case management.
• Identify and organize local and regional social services that can benefit residents and are easily accessed.
• Document all patient contacts and interactions in the appropriate electronic record system.
• Provide care coordination, advocacy, resource identification, and system navigation for patients with mental/behavioral health, substance use, homelessness/housing, financial, and other social service needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local hospitals, behavioral health and social service organizations, home health agencies, long‑term living facilities, Department of Social and Health Services, Adult Protective Services, Aging and Disability Services, Fire Department personnel, and local law‑enforcement agencies.
• Initiate handoffs to appropriate community resources and ensure follow‑through on service connections.
• Maintain printed and electronic files and correspondence adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• HIPAA rules and regulations related to continuation of care.
• Medical terminology.
• EMS system and/or hospital systems.
• Social services available within the community, greater King County, and the State of Washington, as well as any federally related programs.

Skills

• Properly manage and document patient care needs, care provided, and follow‑up care as needed.
• Perform research for patients identified by fire crews and Care Coordinators to determine non‑emergent needs.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
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