CPS​/FAR Social Service Specialist In Training; SSSNorth

Position: CPS/FAR Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3 North

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: CPS/FARSocial Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3)

Location: Spokane, WA (Spokane North office)

Closes: 11/13/26

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.

We're looking for a proactive Child Protective Services (CPS) Family Assessment Response (FAR) Social Service Specialist (SSS3) to join our amazing Spokane North team. Our office excels at teamwork, including cross-program communication, collaboration, and assistance. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality services to the children and families we serve.

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The Opportunity:

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.

Some of what you'll do:

• Investigate, assess, and evaluate reports of child abuse.
• Provide ongoing safety and risk assessment of the family throughout the life of the