CPS Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5) – Everett

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Job Ttitle: CPS Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5) – Everett

Company: Washington State


Description: DescriptionOur 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 Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5)
Location: Everett, WA – Region 3 ( ). This full-time and permanent position requires time in the field and the office; full-time teleworking is not an option.
Closes: 02/02/2025
Salary: $6,227 – $8,377. 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.We’re looking for a Child Protective Services (CPS) Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5) in our Everett Office. Our office 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 development in a supervisory role, please apply.
Click here to learn more about .The Opportunity:
In this role, you will use your strong assessment and engagement skills to supervise staff in the CPS unit. 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 and mentor a unit of Social Service Specialists and complete CPS casework.
• Coordinate with other supervisors to ensure appropriate 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.
• Provide 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 (8) 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 any
Master’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND Three (3) years 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 any Bachelor’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND Four (4) 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 4.
OR
Two (2) years of experience as a Social Service Specialist 3.NOTE: A two-year Master’s degree in one of the above fields that included a practicum may be substituted for one (1) year of paid social service experience.*Paid social service experience must include at least One (1) year of assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.Degrees must be obtained from an accredited institution.In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Previous case management experience working with children and families in Child Welfare Programs (CPS, CFWS, Adoptions/Permanency, or Afterhours).
• Experience teaching and training staff, including identifying strengths and motivating staff.
• Current knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and policies on the delivery of child protective and child welfare services within Washington State.
• Experience implementing risk assessment in cases using the preferred risk assessment model.
• Experience using FamLink and maintaining Famlink documentation.

How do I apply? In addition to completing the online application, please attach the following:

• College Transcripts – an unofficial copy is acceptable for application purposes
• Cover Letter
• Resume

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.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.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 requires a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver’s license. The incumbent must successfully complete Supervisor Core Training (SCT) within one year of initial appointment.The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information:If you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact . If you’re experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email .Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.2025-00575

Salary: $6227 – 8377 per month

Location: Everett, WA

Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:46:02 GMT


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