CPS Social Service Specialist In Training; SSS- Wenatchee

Position: CPS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Wenatchee

Job Title

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

Location

Wenatchee, WA (Hybrid telework option, 1-2 days per week, available after required training. Respond to emergent in‑person needs during telework.)

Closes

1/23/26

Salary

$5,398 – $7,622 Monthly. May receive 10% assignment pay upon reaching goal class of Social Service Specialist
3. Additional pay is separate from base salary.

The role includes performing visits in unregulated environments such as private residences to investigate allegations of abuse/neglect and assess child safety.

Overview

We are seeking a proactive Child Protective Services Social Service Specialist (SSS3) to join our Wenatchee team. Our office emphasizes teamwork, cross‑program communication, and high‑quality service provision to children and families. If you are passionate about caring for children and providing support, apply today.

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The Opportunity

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

Responsibilities

• Investigate, assess, and evaluate reports of child abuse.
• Provide ongoing safety and risk assessment of the family throughout the case lifecycle, taking appropriate actions to protect children and correct parental deficits.
• Provide comprehensive assessment of casework needs for children, parents/guardians, and foster parents with a focus 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.

Salary Ranges

The goal class of this position is Social Service Specialist 3. We consider candidates at the Social Service Specialist 2 level with a training plan to advance to the goal class. The hiring manager will evaluate education and experience to assign a level:

• Social Service Specialist 2:
  Range 56 ($5,398 – $7,254)
• Social Service Specialist 3:
  Range 58 ($5,666 – $7,622)

What we are looking for at each level Social Service Specialist 2

• Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.
• OR Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or related field with 30 semester/45 quarter credits and one (1) year of paid social service experience.
• OR Master's degree in a related field with 30 semester/45 quarter credits and completed practicum.
• OR One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.

Social Service Specialist 3

• Six (6) years of paid social service experience
  * AND 30 semester/45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.
• OR Bachelor's degree in a related field with 30 semester/45 quarter credits and two (2) years of paid social service experience*.
• OR Master's degree in a related field with 30 semester/45 quarter credits and one (1) year of paid social service experience*.
• OR One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2.
• AND the ability to learn and grow and to meet the needs of others.

* Paid Social Service experience must include at least one year of assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family‑centered practice services.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

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

Worker Core Training (WCT)

Social Service Specialists must complete a 9.5‑week WCT program covering core job functions such as risk assessment, child well‑being support, information gathering, and case planning. Training includes four weeks at the Seattle site;…