CFWS​/FVS​/FRS Social Service Specialist In Training; SSS- Omak

CFWS/ FVS/FRS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3)

Location:

Omak, WA

Closes: 1/20/26
Salary: $5398- $7622 Monthly. This position may receive 10% assignment pay when the incumbent reaches the goal class of Social Service Specialist 3.

We are looking for a CFWS Family Voluntary Services Family Reconciliation Services Social Service Specialist to join our Omak team. Our office excels at team support, cross-program communication and collaborative supervision. If you want to make a significant difference in the lives of children, apply today.

• 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.

• Social Service Specialist 2: $5398 – $7254
• Social Service Specialist 3: $5666 – $7622

• 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.
• 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 completed practicum.
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.
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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 that 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.

• 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.

As a Social Service Specialist, you are required to complete a mandatory 9.5-week Worker Core Training (WCT). The training provides foundational knowledge and skills needed to perform core job functions, including assessing risk and safety, supporting child well‑being, gathering information, and conducting case and permanency planning.

Complete your applicant profile and attach the following:

• Transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
• Cover Letter
• Current resume detailing experience and education

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. DCYF is an equal‑opportunity employer. DCYF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex,…