FVS ICW Social Service Specialist In Training; SSS- Spokane North

Overview

Job title:

FVS ICW Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3).

Location:

Spokane, WA. Reports to the North Spokane office; may include case management and fieldwork in Stevens County. Closes: 1/13/26. Salary: $5398-$7622 monthly; this position may receive 10% assignment pay when advancing to Social Service Specialist
3. Position duties include performing visits in unregulated environments to conduct investigations for allegations of abuse and/or neglect and to assess safety of vulnerable children.

We are looking for a proactive Family Voluntary Services (FVS) Indian Child Welfare (ICW) Social Service Specialist (SSS3) to join our Spokane North team. We value teamwork, cross-program communication, collaboration, and high-quality services to the children and families we serve.

• 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 appropriate action to protect children, address parental deficits through services, and support the family.
• Provide comprehensive and ongoing assessment of casework needs for child, parent(s)/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.

Salary Ranges
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. Education/experience options for each level include:

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

What We Are Looking For At Each Level

Social Service Specialist 2:

• Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.
• OR a 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.
• OR a 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.
• OR 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.
• OR 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.
• OR Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any degree including 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND One (1) year of paid social service experience.
• OR One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Prior public child welfare experience.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and policies on child protective and child welfare services.
• Understanding of addiction, treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery principles, and/or experience with substance use disorder.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, partners, and professionals on sensitive topics.
• Experience assessing risk and safety concerning child abuse and neglect, or developing safety or service plans with families.
• Ability to organize information for FAMLINK documentation.

As a Social Service Specialist, you must successfully complete a mandatory 9.5-week Worker Core Training (WCT). The training covers risk and safety assessment, child well-being support, information gathering, and case and permanency planning. Training includes four weeks at the Seattle site and may include travel accommodations and per diem for eligible employees.…