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

Overview

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."

We are recruiting ON‑CALL After‑Hours Social Service Specialists (levels 1‑3) who will work on‑call to provide advanced‑level case management during evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays in DCYF Region 3.

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

Locations: NW Washington, Region 3 (flexible depending on your location)

Job Type: On‑Call

Pay Range: $27.42 – $43.80 per hour (may include 10% assignment pay when the incumbent reaches the goal class of Social Service Specialist
3)

Transportation and travel with infants, toddlers, teens, and young adults are part of this job.

• Respond to emergent requests and other after‑hours requests.
• Meet required time frames and complete documentation in FAMLINK.
• 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 physical condition, living environment, 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.
• Maintain case records and required forms, and reports.
• Transport children/youth to placements, school, respite, etc.
• Attend and testify in court; respond to subpoenas.

- A completed Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, or behavioral sciences (or a degree with 30 semester credits/45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline ) OR
- Four (4) years of paid work experience in a relevant field AND 30 semester/45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline (unrelated degree credit requirement applies).
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

- Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester/45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline OR
- A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline AND a completed practicum OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline AND one (1) year of paid social service experience OR
- One (1) year as a Social Service Specialist 1.
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

- Six (6) years of paid social service experience
* AND 30 semester/45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline OR
- A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline AND one (1) year of paid social service experience
* OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline AND two (2) years of paid social service experience
* OR
- One year as a Social Service Specialist 2.
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

* Paid social service experience must include at least one (1) year assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family‑centered practice services.

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and policies on child protective and child welfare services.
• Knowledge of addiction, treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery principles, and/or experience working with individuals with substance use disorder.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build consensus with families, community partners, and…