Non-Perm Intake Social Service Specialist In Training - Spokane Valley

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”.

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: Non-Perm Intake Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3)

Location: Spokane Valley, WA (Hybrid/Telework flexibility. This position is primarily telework; however, may be required to report to the Spokane Valley office at any time.)

Closes: 9/22/26

Salary: $66,072 - $93,288 Annually. (This position is not eligible for assignment pay.)

This recruitment has been reposted for additional applications. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply— your application status remains unchanged.

The Opportunity

As an Intake Social Service Specialist, you will assist cases in a variety of program areas, including Child Protective Services, Child and Family Services, Family Voluntary Services, and Family Reconciliation Services. This position takes child abuse/neglect and service request calls from the community and writes intakes that are distributed to field workers.

• Take and process calls and reports of child abuse and/or neglect (C/AN) cases and requests for other DCYF services.
• Interview, refer, and document information received, including asking clarifying questions, obtaining details, and assessing the information provided.
• Assess risk, safety, and protective factors and document/record in FAMLINK.
• Conduct a thorough data search, including but not limited to DAPS, ACES, DOH, SCOMIS, SEMS, RSO websites, reverse address/phone numbers, and verify the information is correct.
• Identify information of clients, family members, caregivers, and children to obtain additional pertinent information to assist in assessing risk and protective factors and determine screening decisions.
• Meet required timelines for completion of intake assessments.
• Make referrals to Law Enforcement where criminal acts may have been committed.

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)

Social Service Specialist 2:

• 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 degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Master’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND completed practicum.

• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.

Social Service Specialist 3

• Six (6) 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 that includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND Two (2) years of paid social service experience*.
• Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline…