CPS/CFWS Social Service Specialist 5 (SSS5) - Forks

Description Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy— thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community." Job Title: CPS/CFWS Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5) Location: Forks, WA Closes : 7/19/24 Salary: $6,046 - $8133. This position will receive 10% assignment pay. This is in addition to the regular base salary; the required duties include performing visits in unregulated environments, such as private residences, to conduct investigations for allegations of abuse and/or neglect to assess the safety of vulnerable children. This does not include a 3% general salary increase effective 7/1. This recruitment has been reposted for additional applications. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply— your application status remains unchanged. We are looking for aChild Protective Services (CPS) Child Family Welfare Services (CFWS)Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5). Our Forks location is focused on supporting our team as they learn and develop their skills in child welfare practice. If you are looking for an opportunity for professional growth and provide mentorship in a leadership role, please apply. Click here to learn more aboutDCYF. The Opportunity: As a leader in our Forks office, you will use your strong assessment and engagement skills to supervise staff. As a front-line supervisor, you will provide staff with advanced-level guidance and specialized case management knowledge to accomplish agency goals of child protection, permanency planning, and enhancing child well-being. Some of what you will get to do: Supervise a unit of Social Service Specialists and complete child welfare casework. Coordinate with other supervisors to ensure appropriate supervisory coverage for the office. Participate in supervisory, administrative, and individual meetings and conferences. Perform quality assurance on staff documentation, assessments, reports, case management, and payment initiation. Ensure that Social Service Specialists document all case activities and information gathered within the case file and FAMLINK electronic record. Lead staff through coaching, counseling, and feedback as necessary. Prepare written performance evaluations for staff utilizing the current Performance Evaluation system. Consult with administrators and human resources regarding corrective or disciplinary action as necessary. Train new and existing staff in gathering accurate and complete information, organizing information, and case decision-making. Keep staff informed of policies, rules, and regulations affecting their jobs and the clients they serve. Provide consultation and oversight to ensure accurate application of child safety framework. Required Qualifications: Eight years of paid social service experience. Paid Social Service experience must include at least one-year assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice servicesAND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline completed at a college recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). OR One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 4. OR Two years of experience as a Social Service Specialist 3. OR 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 three years of paid social service experience*. OR A Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences OR any Bachelor’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND four years of paid social service experience*. NOTE: A two-year Master's degree in one of the above fields that includes a practicum may be substituted for one year of paid social service experienc e. *Paid social service experience must include assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services. In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: Previously demonstrated experience implementing risk assessment in cases using the preferred risk assessment model. Experience utilizing computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Experience using FamLink to maintain documentation.

Created: 2025-12-12