CPS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Aberdeen

State of Washington • Aberdeen, WA

48d • $5,398 - $7,622 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will assess complex family situations, interview children and parents, evaluate child safety, develop plans to protect children in their homes and offer services to children and families.

Requirements

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles.
• Paid Social Service experience must include at least one year of assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and policies on child protective and child welfare services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of addiction, treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery principles, and/or experience working with individuals with substance use disorder.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build consensus with families, community partners, and professionals around difficult or sensitive topics.
• Experience assessing risk and safety concerning child abuse and neglect or developing safety or service plans with families.
• Ability to organize information to meet FAMLINK documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees