Social Service Training Specialist; SSTS - Olympia

Position: Social Service Training Specialist (SSTS) - Olympia
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."

Job Class:
Social Service Training Specialist (SSTS)

Location:

Olympia, WA - This position is 100% remote, offers a flexible schedule, serves statewide, and requires travel and some in-person meetings.  

Closes:
Friday, February 27th, 2026

Salary: $73,284.00 - $98,520.00 Annually

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Social Service Training Specialist (SSTS) who will be responsible for coordinating and managing complex and multi-dimensional accountability structures and assisting the Accountability & Quality Improvement Manager in development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive, risk-based ESIT-Statewide Integrated Monitoring System (E-SIMS) with a balanced focus on compliance, continuous quality improvement, fiscal accountability, and outcomes throughout the state.

The Department of Children Youth, and Families serves as the designated State Lead Agency for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Program funded through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part

C. The mission of the ESIT Program is to build upon family strengths by providing coordination, supports, resources, and services to enhance the development of children with developmental disabilities and delays through everyday learning opportunities.

to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will ensure that ESIT provider agencies implement the required elements of state and federal early intervention laws and regulations in a manner consistent with DCYF values including integrity, compassion, transparency, respect, and inclusion. ESIT offers a dynamic team environment focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and improving outcomes for children and families in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part

C.

Some of what you will do:

* Contribute to the implementation and continuous quality improvement of a state-wide accountability and improvement framework to inform policy decisions and actions related to the accountability and ongoing improvement of the IDEA Part C Early Intervention System.

* Conduct on-site and desktop monitoring of ESIT provider agencies across the state. Issue findings and ensure noncompliance is corrected in a timely manner.

* Review federal and state policy and provide procedural clarification and consultation regarding ESIT program services and monitoring requirements.

* Develop and implement high quality, consistent statewide training for ESIT Provider Agencies and CLAs on the E-SIMS.

* Design, create, and update training guides and other necessary materials for the E-SIMS.

* Draft guidance memos and contractor bulletins for dissemination by ESIT Manager/Administrator.

* Design and implement risk-based assessment instrument(s) to ensure appropriate selection of universal, targeted, and/or intensive levels of monitoring, training, and support needs.

* Develop data collection methods designed to address federal and state requirements.

* Engage internal/external partners in the ongoing development of data collection tools, monitoring instruments, and risk-based assessments, promoting an inclusive mindset and focus on equality.

* Facilitate subject-matter-expert groups consisting of ESIT Provider Agency and CLA staff, parents, and internal and community partners.

* Conduct annual selection, coordination, and implementation of Systems Analysis Program.

* Perform complex file reviews and systems analysis program reviews; identify statewide trends and training needs for ESIT Provider Agencies.

* Collaborate with DCYF State Leadership Team to identify and individualize regional and local training needs and adapt statewide training materials to meet those needs.

Required Qualifications:

* Equivalent education and professional experience totaling six (6) years in early childhood, early intervention, early childhood special education, or a related field that includes planning, administering, monitoring, evaluating, and/or delivering infant/toddler or early childhood intervention services.

OR

* A Bachelor's degree in early childhood, early intervention, early childhood special education, or a related field AND four (4) years of professional experience planning, administering, monitoring, evaluating, and/or delivering infant/toddler or early childhood intervention services.

OR

* A Master's degree in early childhood, early intervention, early childhood special education, or a related field AND two (2) years of professional experience planning, administering, monitoring, evaluating, and/or delivering infant/toddler or early childhood intervention services.

AND

* The ability to take action to learn and grow.

* The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or…