NEOGOV · 1 week ago
CFWS/FVS/FRS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Omak
Okanogan County – Omak, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$5,398/mo - $7,622/mo
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a CFWS/FVS/FRS Social Service Specialist to join their team in Omak. In this role, you will perform assessments, deliver services, and conduct permanency planning for families and children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive assessments of casework needs for children and families
Assess the need for out-of-home placement, and work with the family to find the strongest placement
Provide psychosocial summaries, home studies, and other appropriate correspondence to outside agencies
Provide case management services to facilitate out-of-home placements and review the need for continued out-of-home care
Supervise and place dependent children (abused, neglected, and abandoned) in foster or other approved placements, as necessary
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
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
Preferred
Welfare case management experience
Knowledge of child development and/or family systems
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 (DCP).
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 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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