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Job Title:Adoptions Social Service Specialist2/3 In-Training
Location: Wenatchee, WA
Closes: 1/12/24
Salary: $4,968 - $7,016 Monthly
Our Wenatchee office is looking for an Adoptions Social Service Specialist (SSS3) to join an amazing team of Social Service Specialists on the Legally Free team. Would you like a career where you make a significant difference in the lives of children? If so, apply today.Click here to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
In this role, your primary responsibility is to ensure that legally free children on your caseload receive timely and permanent outcomes. To achieve this, you will need to engage in critical thinking, exercise independent judgment, and protect children from harm. Also, it is vital to develop strong partnerships with families and follow all required casework management directives.
Some of what you'll do:
- Provide comprehensive assessments of casework needs for children and families.
- Provide psychosocial summaries, home studies, and other appropriate correspondence to outside agencies.
- Provide case management services to facilitate out-of-home placements.
- Work with case partners, youth, and families to identify youth's permanency goals and achieve timely permanency.
- Supervise and place as necessary, dependent children (abused, neglected, and abandoned) in foster or other approved placements.
- Prepare and document cases for court proceedings.
- Prepare and present written and oral testimony for court proceedings.
- Utilize FamLink to document case activities and maintain case records.
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.
- A Social Service Specialist 3 at Range 58 makes $5,214 - $7,016.
- A Social Service Specialist 2 at Range 56 makes $4,968 - $6,676.
What we're looking for (Required Qualifications):
Social Service Specialist 3
- One (1) year as a Social Service Specialist 2.
OR - A Master's degree in Social Services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice, or an allied field.
- Two (2) years of paid Social Service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
OR - A Bachelor's degree in Social Services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice, or an allied field.
- Three (3) years of paid Social Service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
Social Service Specialist 2 - One (1) year as a Social Service Specialist 1.
OR - A Master's degree in Social Services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice, or an allied field.
- One (1) year of paid Social Service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 1.
OR - A Bachelor's degree in Social Services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice, or an allied field.
- Two (2) years of paid Social Service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 1.
Note(s):
A two-year Master's degree in one of the above fields that includes a practicum will be substituted for one year of paid Social Service experience.
Degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org.
*Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S. Incomplete applications may be screened out of the recruitment process.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- One year of experience assessing risk and safety with regards to child abuse and neglect concerns or developing safety or service plans with families.
- Current knowledge of applicable laws, rules and policies on delivery of child welfare services within Washington State.
- Demonstrated ability to implement risk assessment in all cases.
- Demonstrated knowledge of shared decision-making processes for making case plans, such as Family Team Decision Meetings, dependency case conferences, permanency planning staffing, Child Protective Teams, Local Indian Child Welfare Advisory Committee, adoption teaming staffing, and Behavior Rehabilitation Services team meetings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of FamLink system for documentation.
How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following:
- Transcripts
- Cover Letter - optional, but encouraged
- Current resume detailing experience and education. - optional, but encouraged
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
Incumbent must hold a valid driver's license when operating a state or privately owned vehicle on official state business.
The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact DCYF recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
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