What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Support Specialist (SSSS) - Vancouver Cascade position at State of Washington?
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity. Our vision is that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community."
The Opportunity:
We're looking for a Social Service Support Specialist (SSSS) to join our team at the Vancouver Cascade office location to help support and protect children, youth, and families in Region 6. In this role, you will support Social Service Specialists 2s and 3s in providing services to children and families by providing in-home and out-of-home paraprofessional services. You will manage supervised visits, transport children to visits and appointments, and assist Social Service Specialists (2s and 3s) in monitoring services, gathering records, and documenting information in state computer systems.
If you want to work in the social services field but do not have a BA or MA college degree, or you are working towards your Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a social services field, this would be the perfect opportunity to get your foot in the door and see all that DCYF has to offer!
Some of what you will get to do:
- Arrange and supervise family time visitation between parents and children awaiting placement, including transportation of children to and from visits.
- Prepare and submit supervised visitation reports to social service specialist staff.
- Assist Social Service Specialists in monitoring parental progress of case plans and/or changes in family functioning.
- Provide transportation, child care assistance, or other household support on a time-limited/goal-oriented basis.
- Follow up with contacting relatives for potential placement and relative interest/involvement with children in out-of-home placements.
- Assist with preparing records, including summaries of support activities.
- Provide documentation of case notes/information in Famlink database system.
A High School Diploma (or GED)
AND
One year of paid/unpaid experience in one of the following: caring for children, social care, supervised volunteer experience in youth/child-oriented organizations, counseling youth, education, or home visitations.
NOTE: Two years of social service education from an accredited post-high school program may substitute for experience.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree and one year of experience in one of the following: child care, social care, counseling youth, or home visitations.
- Strong skills in verbal and written communication.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Previous demonstrated experience using FamLink.
- Previous demonstrated work experience preparing records.
How do I apply? Complete the application in detail and provide the following attachment:
- Current resume
This position requires a criminal background check prior to employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Note: Possession of a valid driver's license is required.This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Applications with comments such as "see attachments" or "N/A" in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.
DCYF is an equal-opportunity employer and supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect.
If you need accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the Recruitment team at dcyf.jobs@dcyf.wa.gov.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
To take advantage of the Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long-form, or your NGB-22. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching it.
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