After-Hours Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Moses Lake

State of Washington•Grant County - Moses Lake, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an After-Hours Social Service Specialist in Moses Lake, WA, operating on-call during non-business hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays) to respond to and investigate reports of child abuse and neglect. The role involves rapid, in-person responses within the assigned county to assess child safety, conduct investigations, and gather information. The position offers scheduling flexibility based on availability and provides an opportunity to gain experience, supplement income, and advance a career in social services. The goal class is Social Service Specialist 3, but candidates at the Social Service Specialist 2 level with a training plan will also be considered. The role requires performing visits in unregulated environments, such as private residences, to conduct investigations for allegations of abuse and/or neglect to assess the safety of vulnerable children. A mandatory 9.5-week Worker Core Training (WCT) is required upon hire, including four weeks at a Seattle training site, with travel and accommodation costs covered for eligible employees.

Requirements

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 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 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 which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND One (1) year of paid social service experience.
OR One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2 AND The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Paid Social Service experience must include at least one year of assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.
Minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to appropriately apply child safety and risk assessment to a variety of complex situations involving child abuse and neglect and imminent risk of serious harm.
Prior experience displaying critical thinking skills and the use of shared decision-making.
Prior experience using FAMLINK case management system and documenting casework information within timeframes.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergent requests and other after-hours requests.
Meet required timeframes and complete documentation/paperwork in the FAMLINK database.
Gather and document sufficient information to assess present danger and take protective action if danger is identified.
Conduct 24-hour emergent face-to-face contacts for CPS Investigation cases.
Conduct 72-hour non-emergent face-to-face contacts for CPS/FAR cases.
Conduct monthly Health and Safety visits on CFWS and FVS cases.
Observe and document the living environment, physical condition, and behaviors of children.
Follow Agency Policy for Photograph Documentation when photographing a child's physical condition or environment to document child abuse or neglect.
Respond to Protective Custody inquiries, partnering with law enforcement when needed.