CFWS Social Service Specialist In Training - Richland

Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".

Job Title: CFWS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3)

Location: Richland, WA

Closes: 10/13/26

Salary: $66,072 - $93,288 Annually. This position 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.

Are you looking for a rewarding job with a great team? We have the perfect opportunity for you! We're looking for a proactive Child and Family Welfare Services (CFWS) Social Service Specialist (SSS3) to join our amazing Richland team. This full-time position with a flexible schedule is the perfect way to serve our community. A hybrid work environment promotes a great balance between working from home and the office.

We have a supportive and dynamic team atmosphere helping you feel included and successful. There are many opportunities for growth and professional development, making this next work opportunity the perfect career move for you!

In this role, you will assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate child safety, develop plans to protect children in their homes, and offer services to children and families. This position will provide Child and Family Welfare services to children and families primarily in north Pacific County.

• Conduct investigations into allegations of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to determine if children are safe with their families and caregivers.
• Provide advanced-level specialized case management in complex cases involving issues such as substance abuse, mental health, and domestic violence. Implement culturally-relevant, ADA-sensitive, and individualized service plans which are goal-directed, have specific behavioral objectives, and are time-limited.
• Interview children, family members, caregivers, and collateral sources to gather information necessary to assess child safety and determine service needs.
• Provide comprehensive assessments of needs for children and families while working with a diverse population, which may include Native American families.
• Assess the need for out-of-home placement and work with the family to find the most appropriate placement.
• Provide case management services to facilitate out-of-home placements and review the need for continued out-of-home care.
• Prepare and document cases for court proceedings.
• Prepare and present written and oral testimony for court proceedings.
• Utilize FAMLINK to document case activities and maintain case records.

The goal class of this position is a Social Service Specialist 3. We will also consider candidates at the Social Service Specialist 2 level, with a training plan to advance to the goal class. The Hiring Manager will evaluate the education and experience of each candidate for one of the levels mentioned below.

• Social Service Specialist 2:
  Range 57 ($66,072– $88,788)
• Social Service Specialist 3:
  Range 59 ($69,348- $93,288)

• Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND
  30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.

• 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.

• A Master's…