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Description
Job Title: CPS Intake Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3)
We're looking for a Child Protective Services (CPS) Intake Social Service Specialist to join our amazing Spokane Valley team. In this position, you will make a significant difference in the lives of each child under your care. Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children in your community? Apply today! Click here to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
As an Intake Social Service Specialist, you will respond to calls and written reports and analyze information to make screening decisions for response to imminent risk of serious harm, allegations of child abuse and/or neglect (CA/N), licensing violations, and service requests.
Some of what you'll do:
- Take and process calls and reports of child abuse and/or neglect (C/AN) cases and requests for other DCYF services.
- Interview, refer, and document information received, including asking clarifying questions, obtaining details, and assessing the information provided.
- Assess risk, safety, and protective factors and document/record in FAMLINK.
- Conduct a thorough data search, including but not limited to DAPS, ACES, DOH, SCOMIS, SEMS, RSO websites, reverse address/phone numbers, and verify the information is correct.
- Identify information of clients, family members, caregivers, and children to obtain additional pertinent information to assist in assessing risk and protective factors and determine screening decisions.
- Meet required timelines for completion of intake assessment.
- Make referrals to Law Enforcement where criminal acts may have been committed.
- Create intake, case notes, and document all pertinent information.
- Consult with supervisor on all intakes regarding children needing emergent response due to current threats of danger and risk of imminent harm.
What we are looking for (Required Qualifications):
Social Service Specialist 3:
- Six (6) years of paid social service experience* AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline 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 which includes 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.
- Paid Social Service experience must include at least one year of assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of social casework principles and practices, risk assessment and decision-making, interviewing techniques, solution-based casework, principles of child development, applicable Federal and State laws, and community resources.
- Experience assessing risk and safety concerning child abuse and neglect or developing safety or service plans with families.
- Familiarity with community resources and the local community.
- Ability to organize information to meet FAMLINK documentation requirements.
How do I apply?
- Transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application submission)
- Cover Letter
- Current resume detailing experience and education.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the hiring supervisor, Melissa Kehmeier, at (509) 710-1657.
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
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.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.
Degrees 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 a 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.
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. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.
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Salary : $5,370 - $7,226
