Dual Language CFWS Adoptions Social Service Specialist In Training - Yakima

Dual Language CFWS Adoptions Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3)

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". To be eligible for this position, you must pass a DCYF Spanish language certification test within your first 6 months of employment. There is an additional 5% assignment pay for dual language, based on the successful completion of the Language Certification Test.

Location:

Yakima, WA (This position will be eligible for telework 1-2 days per week after completing the probationary period.)

Closes: 9/22/26

Salary: $ 66,072 - $ 93,288 Annually

We're looking for proactive Child and Family Welfare Services (CFWS) Adoptions Social Service Specialists (SSS3) to join our amazing Yakima 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. If you are passionate about caring for children and providing them support, apply today!

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will work with children and teens, support relatives and foster parents, and collaborate with service providers, DGALs, attorneys, and other external stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes for youth. Your caseload will emphasize adoption, engage in critical thinking through shared decision-making and case planning, and protect children from harm.

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 case and take appropriate action to protect children, correct parental deficits through services, and provide support to the family.
• Provide comprehensive and ongoing assessment of casework needs for child, parent(s)/guardian, and foster parent(s) with a focus and priority 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. 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 )

What we are looking for at each level:

The ability to read, write, and speak both English and Spanish fluently for providing interpretation and translation to clients is required for this position. Employee must be certified, proficient, and be able to provide certification to perform duty. Certification must be obtained within 6 months of appointment.

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

• 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.

OR

• 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.

OR

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

Social Service Specialist 3:

• Six (6) years of paid social service…