NEOGOV · 2 hours ago
Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Forks/Port Angeles
Clallam County – Other, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$5,398/mo - $7,622/mo
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a proactive Social Service Specialist to join their team in the Dept of Children, Youth, and Families. The role involves assessing complex family situations, interviewing children and parents, evaluating child safety, and developing protective plans for vulnerable children.
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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
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years of paid social service experience 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 which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND one (1) year of paid social service experience
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
One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1
Six (6) years of paid social service experience 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
The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
A minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver's license
Successful completion of formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of 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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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