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Posisyon: Family Voluntary Services (FVS) - Social Service Specialist 2-3 In-Training (SSS3).
Lokasyon: Bremerton, WA - Rehiyon 5. Mapa ng Rehiyon. Ang ganap na oras at permanente na posisyon ay nangangailangan ng panahon sa larangan at opisina. Kinakailangan ang paglalakbay para sa posisyong ito. Maglalakbay ito sa loob ng mga lugar ng responsibilidad, kasama ang kliyente kung kinakailangan, at magpapunta sa mga pagsasanay at pulong sa ibang lokasyon.
Sahod: $64,776 - $91,464 taon-taon. Ang posisyong ito ay maaaring makatanggap ng 10% assignment pay kapag nakamit na ang katayuan bilang Social Service Specialist 3. Ito ay dagdag sa regular na basehan ng sweldo; kasama rito ang pagbisita sa mga hindi reguladong lugar tulad ng pribadong tirahan upang isagawa ang imbestigasyon para sa mga alegasyon ng pang-aabuso at/ o pagpapabaya upang masuri ang kaligtasan ng mga bata na nasa panganib. Ang nakalista na sweldo ay hindi kasama ang 2% general wage increase na epektibo noong Hulyo 1, 2026.
Petsa ng Pagtatapos: 06/15/2026
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for a Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3) or Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2) in the Family Voluntary Services (FVS) Unit in Region 5, Bremerton Office. Although the goal class is a Social Service Specialist 3, we will consider candidates at the Social Service Specialist 2 level, with an in-training plan to advance to Social Service Specialist 3. If you want the opportunity to make a positive impact on children and families in need, apply today and join our dynamic FVS team!
Click here to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
The Child Protective Services (CPS) unit investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect and provides appropriate recommendations and services for families. This position performs advanced-level work in the assessment of families referred to FVS through CPS Investigations with a primary focus on child safety. The (FVS) Family Voluntary Specialist provides services to a caseload of families, allowing parents to voluntarily engage in services to increase their protective capacities and meet the child’s safety, health, and well-being needs. In this role, you will evaluate family situations, interview children and families, assess child safety and risk, develop plans to protect children, offer services to keep children safely in the home, and provide advanced-level specialized case management in high-profile complex cases.
Some of what you will get to do:
- Ang ilan sa mga gawain na gagampanan mo ay:
- Magbigay ng kasipagang pagsusuri at patuloy na pagtatasa ng kaligtasan, panganib, at panganib.
- Suriin ang pangangailangang mapagkukunan para sa mga bata, magulang, at tagapag-alaga, at magbigay ng suporta sa pagpapatatag.
- Mag-refer, magkoordinar, at subaybayan ang paghatid ng mga serbisyo.
- Magamit ang mga aktibidad ng pagsasama-sama upang bumuo at koordinahin ang mga plano para sa kaso.
- Tukuyin ang mapagkukunang available para sa paglalagay ng bata.
- Tukoyin at bumuo ng angkop na pangmatagalang plano at ipatupad ang konseptong pagsasama-sama.
- Magbigay ng makatarungang o aktibong pagsisikap sa mga magulang at tiyakin ang maagang pag-refer.
- Gamitin ang SACWIS/CCWIS upang idokumento ang mga aktibidad ng kaso, panatilihin ang mga rekord, at simulan ang pagbabayad para sa paglalagay at serbisyo.
- Maghanda at isumite ang mga petisyon ng dependensya, guardianship, at iba pang legal na dokumento.
- Maghanda ng mga ulat sa korte tungkol sa mga usapin ng dependensya at magbigay ng angkop na rekomendasyon.
- Konsultahin ang mga abogado at personalidad na itinalaga ng korte.
- Ihatid ang mga summons sa mga partido para sa mga pagdinig at ipaliwanag ang proseso ng korte sa mga magulang at bata.
- Dumalo sa mga pagdinig at magbigay ng testimonya sa korte.
- Mag-produce ng discovery.
Mga Kinakailangang Kwalipikasyon:
Social Service Specialist 2:
Lima (5) taon ng karanasan sa social services na may bayad AT 30 semester o 45 quarter credits sa disiplina ng Social Services.
O
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 a completed practicum.
Isang Master's degree sa mga serbisyong panlipunan, paglilingkod sa komunidad, o agham ng pag-uugali, o Master’s degree na may 30 semester o 45 quarter credits sa isang disiplina ng Serbisyong Panlipunan at isang natapos na praktikum.
O
Isang Bachelor's degree sa mga serbisyong panlipunan, paglilingkod sa komunidad, o agham ng pag-uugali, o Bachelor’s degree na may 30 semester o 45 quarter credits sa isang disiplina ng Serbisyong Panlipunan at isa (1) taon ng karanasan sa serbisyong panlipunan.
O
At
- Ang kakayahang kumilos upang matuto at lumago.
- Ang kakayahang kumilos upang matugunan ang pangangailangan ng iba.
Espesyalista sa Serbisyo Panlipunan 3:
Anim (6) taon ng karanasan sa serbisyong panlipunan* na may bayad AND 30 semester o 45 quarter credits sa isang disiplina ng Serbisyong Panlipunan.
O
Isang Master's degree sa mga serbisyong panlipunan, paglilingkod sa komunidad, o agham ng pag-uugali, o Master’s degree na may 30 semester o 45 quarter credits sa isang disiplina ng Serbisyong Panlipunan at isa (1) taon ng karanasan sa serbisyong panlipunan* sa pagpaplano, pagpapatakbo, pag-unlad, o pagbibigay ng mga programa para sa kapakanan ng publiko na may kinalaman sa kabataan, sosyal, kalusugan, o adiksyon.
O
Isang Bachelor’s degree sa mga serbisyong panlipunan, paglilingkod sa komunidad, o agham ng pag-uugali, o Bachelor’s degree na may 30 semester o 45 quarter credits sa isang disiplina ng Serbisyong Panlipunan at dalawa (2) taon ng karanasan sa serbisyong panlipunan* sa pagpaplano, pagpapatakbo, pag-unlad, o pagbibigay ng mga programa para sa kapakanan ng publiko na may kinalaman sa kabataan, sosyal, kalusugan, o adiksyon.
O
Isa (1) taon ng karanasan* bilang Espesyalista sa Serbisyo Panlipunan 2.
At
- Ang kakayahang kumilos upang matuto at lumago.
- Ang kakayahang kumilos upang matugunan ang pangangailangan ng iba.
*Para sa antas SSS3: Kung may bayad na karanasan sa serbisyong panlipunan experience karanasan dapat kasama ang hindi bababa sa isang (1) taong pagtatasa ng panganib at kaligtasan para sa mga bata at pagbibigay ng direktang serbisyong nakatuon sa pamilya.
Kwalipikasyong Pinapahalagahan:
- Nakaraang karanasan sa publikong pangangalaga ng kabataan.
- Lisensya o Master's Degree sa Social Work na may natapos na praktikal.
- Nakaraang karanasan sa pagmamaneho ng mga obligadong kliyente.
- Propesyonal na karanasan sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga kliyenteng may problema sa kalusugan ng isip, pang-aabuso ng substansya, pagkaantala sa pag-unlad, o masasamang gawi.
- Karanasan sa pagsusuri ng panganib at kaligtasan tungkol sa pang-aabuso at pagpapabaya sa mga bata o pagbuo ng plano para sa kanilang kaligtasan at serbisyo kasama ang mga pamilya.
- Kaalaman sa mga batas, polisiya, at pamamaraan sa pangangalaga ng kabataan.
- Kaalaman sa pag-unlad ng bata o sistema ng pamilya.
- Karunungan at kaalaman sa mga serbisyo at mapagkukunan ng komunidad sa lugar.
- Nakaraang karanasan na nagpapakita ng mahusay na pag-iisip at paggamit ng shared decision-making.
- Mahusay na kakayahang pamahalaan ang oras at organisasyon, at ang kakayahang bumuo ng sariling sistema para sa malalaking gawain.
- Kakayahang gumawa ng mahalagang desisyon batay sa pagsasama-sama ng impormasyon mula sa iba't ibang pinagmulan na maaaring magkaiba, sa mga sitwasyong may mataas na stress.
- Mahusay na kasanayan sa pakikipag-usap, pareho sa pananalita at pagsulat.
- Karanasan sa pag-aaral, pag-unawa, at pagpapatupad ng mga batas, tuntunin, at polisiya, at pagbibigay ng serbisyo ayon dito.
- Kakayahang makipagtulungan nang epektibo sa mga kliyente, mga tagapag-alaga, kasamahan, at iba pang propesyonal.
- Prior experience using FamLink case management system and documenting casework information within timeframes.
- Karampatang karanasan sa paggamit ng FamLink case management system at pagdokumento ng impormasyon tungkol sa mga kaso sa loob ng takdang panahon.
Pamilyar sa mga software program ng ahensya, kabilang ang Outlook at SACWIS/CCWIS.
Paano ako mag-aaplay?
- Kumpletuhin ang iyong profile bilang aplikante at isama ang mga sumusunod:Ang mga hindi opisyal na transcript ay tanggap para sa pagsumite ng aplikasyon
- Letter of Intent
- Kasalukuyang resume na naglalarawan ng karanasan at edukasyon.
Dagdag na Impormasyon:
Ang Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) ay nakatuon sa pagtiyak na ang mga bata at kabataan sa Washington ay lumaki nang ligtas, malusog, at umunlad. Inaanyayahan naming lahat ng kandidato na sumali sa aming misyon upang makabuo ng isang masaganang at pantay-pantay na lugar ng pagtatrabaho na kumakatawan sa mga komunidad na aming pinapamalas. Kung nais mo ring maging bahagi ng aming team kahit hindi eksaktong tugma ang iyong edukasyon o karanasan sa lahat ng kinakailangan, patuloy lang tayong mag-aapply.
Ang Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) ay isang pantay na oportunidad na nagtatrabaho at hindi gumagawa ng diskriminasyon batay sa edad, kasarian, estado ng pagsasama, sexual orientation, lahi, paniniwala, kulay, pinagmulan, katayuan bilang beterano o miyembro ng militar, o anumang kapansanan (sensoryo, mental, pisikal) at ang paggamit ng trained service animal ng isang taong may kapansanan.
Ang mga degree ay dapat makuha mula sa isang accredited na kolehiyo o unibersidad na kinikilala ng U.S. Department of Education at Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), o ang pantay na katumbas na kinumpirma ng isang NACES-approved organization sa naces.org. Ang certification para sa foreign equivalency ay dapat isama sa aplikasyon para sa mga degree mula sa labas ng U.S.
Maaaring gamitin ang recruitment na ito upang punan ang maraming bakanteng posisyon.
Dapat dumalo ang incumbent sa lahat ng mandatoryong training ng DCYF, kabilang ang Social Service Specialists Academy Training Institute at CHET-specific training requirements, sa loob ng labindalawang buwan pagkatapos ng unang appointment.
Ang posisyong ito ay nangangailangan ng hindi bababa sa dalawang taon ng karanasan sa pagmamaneho at valid na driver's license.
Bago ang isang bagong hire, isasagawa ang background check na kasama ang criminal history. Hindi nito awtomatikong ipinagbabawal ang pagtatrabaho, ngunit ito ay isasaalang-alang sa pagsusuri kung ang aplikante ay angkop at may kakayahan upang magsilbi sa posisyon.
Ang posisyong ito ay kasama sa bargaining unit na kinakatawan ng Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Para sa karagdagang impormasyon: https://wfse.org/
Maaaring magkaiba ang eligibility para sa mga benepisyo ng posisyong ito kumpara sa nakalista sa benefits tab ng recruitment announcement na ito. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa eligibility ng mga empleyado, bisitahin:: Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB)Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB)
. Kung nais ninyong humingi ng pagtanggap sa buong proseso ng aplikasyon o panayam, makipag-ugnayan kayDCYF Recruiter . Kung nakakaranas kayo ng mga problema sa teknolohiya habang gumagawa, nag-a-access, o naghahanda ng inyong aplikasyon, tumawag sa NEOGOV toll-free sa (855) 524-5627 o mag-email sasupport@neogov.com .
Ang mga aplikante na nakakumpleto sa minimum na kwalipikasyon at nais gumamit ng Veteran's Preference DAPAT mag-attach ng kopya ng kanilang DD214, NGB Form 22, o Predischarge Certification (na inilabas hindi hihigit sa 120 araw bago ang End of Term of Service (ETS) ayon sa petsa ng pagsumite). Kung gumagamit ng preference batay sa Predischarge Certification, kailangang magbigay ng opisyal na dokumento ng paglabas tulad ng DD Form 214, NGB Form 22, o katumbas nito sa loob ng 30 araw matapos ang petsa ng paglabas. Mangyaring itago (redact) ang Social Security Number bago mag-attach ng anumang dokumento. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa Veteran's Preference at gabay kung paano malalaman kung kayo ay qualified, i-click dito.
Ang DCYF ay kasali sa federal na E-Verify program. Dapat magbigay ang napiling kandidato ng patunay ng pagkakakilanlan at pahintulot na magtrabaho sa Estados Unidos, ayon sa mga kinakailangan ng E-Verify, sa kanilang unang araw ng trabaho.
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Job Title: Family Voluntary Services (FVS) - Social Service Specialist 2-3 In-Training (SSS3).
Location: Bremerton, WA - Region 5. Region Map. This full-time, permanent position requires time in the field and office. Travel is a requirement of this position. This position will travel within its assigned areas of work, travel with clients as cases require, and travel to attend trainings and meetings in other locations.
Salary: $64,776 - $91,464 annually. This position may receive 10% assignment pay when the incumbent reaches the goal class of Social Service Specialist 3. 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. The salary listed does not include the 2% general wage increase effective July 1, 2026.
Closing Date: 06/15/2026
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for a Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3) or Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2) in the Family Voluntary Services (FVS) Unit in Region 5, Bremerton Office. Although the goal class is a Social Service Specialist 3, we will consider candidates at the Social Service Specialist 2 level, with an in-training plan to advance to Social Service Specialist 3. If you want the opportunity to make a positive impact on children and families in need, apply today and join our dynamic FVS team!
Click here to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
The Child Protective Services (CPS) unit investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect and provides appropriate recommendations and services for families. This position performs advanced-level work in the assessment of families referred to FVS through CPS Investigations with a primary focus on child safety. The (FVS) Family Voluntary Specialist provides services to a caseload of families, allowing parents to voluntarily engage in services to increase their protective capacities and meet the child’s safety, health, and well-being needs. In this role, you will evaluate family situations, interview children and families, assess child safety and risk, develop plans to protect children, offer services to keep children safely in the home, and provide advanced-level specialized case management in high-profile complex cases.
Some of what you will get to do:
- Provide case-specific assessments and ongoing assessments of safety, danger, and risk.
- Assess resource needs of children, birth parents, and caregivers, and provide stabilization supports.
- Refer, coordinate, and monitor delivery of services.
- Provide goal-directed, task-centered, and time-limited crisis intervention to children and families.
- Utilize shared planning activities to develop and coordinate collaborative case plans.
- Determine resources available for placement of the child.
- Identify and develop appropriate permanent plans and implement concurrent planning.
- Provide reasonable or active efforts to parents and ensure early and prompt referrals.
- Utilize SACWIS/CCWIS to document case activities, maintain case records, and initiate payments for placement and services.
- Prepare and file dependency petitions, guardianship petitions, and other legal documents.
- Prepare written and informed reports to the court on dependency matters and make appropriate recommendations.
- Consult with attorneys and court-appointed personnel.
- Serve summonses to parties for court hearings and explain court process to parents and children.
- Attend court hearings and provide testimony in court.
- Produce discovery.
Required Qualifications:
Social Service Specialist 2:
Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline.
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 a completed practicum.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Bachelor’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND One (1) year of paid social service experience.
OR
One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.
AND
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Social Service Specialist 3:
Six (6) years of paid social service experience* AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline.
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 One (1) year of paid social service experience* in planning, administering, developing, or delivery of public child welfare, social, health, or chemical dependency treatment programs.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Bachelor’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND Two (2) years of paid social service experience* in planning, administering, developing, or delivery of public child welfare, social, health, or chemical dependency treatment programs.
OR
One (1) year of experience* as a Social Service Specialist 2.
AND
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
*For the SSS3 level: Paid social service experience must include at least one (1) year assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Prior public child welfare experience.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work with a completed practicum.
- Prior case management experience with mandatory clients.
- Professional experience working with clients who have mental health problems, substance use disorder, developmental delays, or criminal behaviors.
- Experience assessing risk and safety regarding child abuse and neglect concerns or developing safety and service plans with families.
- Knowledge of child welfare laws, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of child development and/or family systems.
- Knowledge and familiarity with local community services and resources.
- Prior experience displaying critical thinking skills and the use of shared decision-making.
- Strong skills in time management and organization, and the ability to develop independent systems to manage large workloads.
- Ability to make critical decisions, based on integration of information from multiple sources that may be discrepant, in high-stress situations.
- Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Experience researching, interpreting, and applying laws, rules, and policies, and delivering services accordingly.
- Able to partner effectively with clients, caregivers, colleagues, and other professionals.
- Prior experience using FamLink case management system and documenting casework information within timeframes.
- Familiarity with agency’s software programs, which include Outlook and SACWIS/CCWIS.
How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following:
- Transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application submission)
- Cover Letter
- Current resume detailing experience and education.
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
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 at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Incumbent must attend all mandatory DCYF training, including Social Service Specialists Academy Training Institute and CHET-specific training requirements, within twelve months of initial appointment.
This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. 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.
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement. For more information on employee benefits eligibility visit: Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).
If you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22, or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, the individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD Form 214, NGB Form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please black out (redact) the Social Security Number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veterans’ Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.
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