CPS Social Service Specialist In Training; SSS- Shelton

Overview

Join to apply for the CPS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Shelton role at State of Washington.

Location:

Shelton, WA. Closes: 1/6/26. Salary: $5398 - $7622 monthly. This position may receive 10% assignment pay when advancing to Social Service Specialist 3.

DCYF is committed to Washington state’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We strive for a diverse and equitable workplace and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds.

The DCYF job posting provides essential information about the role, responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits. This posting includes the required duties, training, and the potential for advancement to the SSS3 level.

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.

• Investigate, assess, and evaluate reports of child abuse.
• Provide ongoing safety and risk assessment of the family throughout the life of the case and take action to protect children, address parental deficits through services, and support the family.
• Provide comprehensive and ongoing assessment of casework needs for the child, parent/guardian, and foster parent(s) with a focus on child safety.
• Assess the need for out-of-home placement and work with the family to find the most appropriate placement.
• Monitor the health and safety of children through regular visitation.
• Utilize FAMLINK to document case activities and maintain case records.
• Prepare and document cases for court proceedings.

The goal class is Social Service Specialist 3. We will consider candidates at the Social Service Specialist 2 level with a training plan to advance to the goal class. Education and experience will be evaluated for one of the levels below.

• Social Service Specialist 2:
  Range 56 ($5398 – $7254)
• Social Service Specialist 3:
  Range 58 ($5666 - $7622)

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 with 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND one (1) year of paid social service experience.
• Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Master’s degree including 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 including 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND one (1) year of paid social service experience.
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow; the ability to meet the needs of others; paid experience must include at least one year of assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered 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 with substance use disorders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build consensus with families, community partners, and professionals on difficult topics.
• Experience assessing risk and safety regarding child abuse and neglect or developing safety or service plans with families.
• Ability to organize information to meet FAMLINK documentation requirements.

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