DSHS ESA Social Service Specialist

DSHS ESA Social Service Specialist 3

Are you ready to embark on the next step of your social service career as a Social Service Specialist 3 Lead worker? Consider this exciting opportunity with the Virtual Case Management Center (VCMC) Social Services Team. This opportunity has the option of a hybrid and teleworking work schedule.

You’ll complete in-depth assessments, develop case and employability plans, and connect clients to vital resources such as medical care, mental health counseling, education, and employment programs. Many of the people you’ll serve face complex challenges including disability, chronic health conditions, trauma, or economic hardship. Your expertise and compassion will help them build stability and independence.

• Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs
• Snohomish County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs
• King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use

• Implementing and interpreting policy and procedure at case level.
• Providing program and systems training to staff.
• Providing information and consultation to community agency personnel and community groups.
• Collaborating with direct supervisor to develop on-the-job training plans.
• Obtain and review complex medical evidence to determine if client is likely to be approved for Federal Supplemental Security Income.
• Cooperate with co-workers to coordinate services and to reach team goals.
• Interact respectfully with clients in a work/home environment.

Professionals with one of the following:

• One year as a Social Service Specialist 2.
• OR A Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice, or an allied field and one year of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
• OR A Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice, or an allied field, and two years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.

Paid Social Service experience must include assessing risk and safety to children and/or adults and providing direct family-centered practice services.

Additional professional experience described above will substitute year for year for the required education;

A two-year Master's degree in one of the above fields that includes a practicum will be substituted for one year of paid social service experience.

NOTE:

Employees must successfully complete the formal training course sponsored by their division within one year of their appointment.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others, to provide excellent customer service, to communicate proficiently orally and in writing, and to adapt to changes and help others learn new systems, processes, or programs.
• Ability to work independently and organize and prioritize own work.
• Knowledge of principles of human development; co-occurring disorders and treatment, mental health diagnosis and treatment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, chemical dependency, group dynamics, child welfare, individual and social development, vocational, counseling, applicable Federal and State laws, medical terminology and services, job training and educational resources, and other community resources.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Review and interpret medical information to determine clients' diagnosis, prognosis, and duration of condition.
• Knowledge of social casework principles and practices.
• Teaching, coaching, and training methods.
• Interviewing techniques.

Please contact sharon.sterling.gov or call Talent Acquisition main line  and reference job number 04455.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.

Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a…