NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Extended Foster Care Social Service Specialist 2-3 (SSS3) - Region 4/Seattle
King County - Seattle – Other, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$5,398/mo - $7,622/mo
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Social Service Specialist to perform advanced case management in the Extended Foster Care program within the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. This role involves assisting youth transitioning to adulthood by developing skills for independence and ensuring their health and education needs are met.
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Responsibilities
Act as the EFC and adolescent transition planning liaison for the local office and region
Provide highly skilled casework to youth participating in the EFC program
Meet timeframes for intake referrals, multi-disciplinary staffings, transition plans for youth exiting care, health and safety visits, sibling visits, Child Health and Safety Tracking (CHET) screens, permanency planning, financial planning requests, court reports, and ICPC requests
Assess youth progress in the program and identify barriers to independent living
Provide guidance and service referrals designed to help overcome specific barriers
Determine housing resources, complete life skills assessments, and develop plans for services that prepare youth for successful adulthood
Identify and develop community support and resources
Provide referrals for assessments and resources that respond to the youth's identity, cultural, and emotional needs
Provide EFC program and transition planning information to other social service specialists, community partners, youth and families, and the court
Meet documentation and payment initiation requirements for accurate and timely entries into FamLink
Address safety risk concerns through cultural competency and strength-based communication
Develop and update the EFC case plan with the youth that assists in developing skill-based individual objectives
Document progress made by youth towards meeting the identified objectives/goals of the case plan
Prepare written and informed reports to the court addressing the youth's compliance with the EFC agreement and program
Attend and testify in court
Qualification
Required
Five years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter college credits in a Social Services discipline
Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any completed Bachelor's degree which included 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND one (1) year of paid social service experience
Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences OR Master's degree which included 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND a completed practicum
One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1 (SSS1)
Six (6) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter college credits in a Social Services discipline
Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any Bachelor's degree that included 30 semester or 45 quarter college 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 Master's degree that included 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND One (1) year of paid social service experience
One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2)
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 (1) year assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services
A minimum of 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 twelve months of initial appointment
Must attend all mandatory DCYF training, including Social Service Specialists Academy Training Institute and CHET-specific training requirements within twelve months of initial 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
Prior public child welfare experience
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work
Case management experience with mandatory clients
Previous case management experience working with children, youth, parents, caregivers, and families
One year of experience assessing risk and safety regarding child abuse and neglect concerns or developing safety and service plans with families
Knowledge and familiarity with the local community and resources
Experience with FamLink and documentation requirements
Experience using computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
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.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
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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