This position functions as the sole Social Service Specialist 3 and manages an assigned Housing & Essential Needs (HEN) and Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD) as well as a WorkFirst caseload. This position supports the Columbia River CSO with a caseload of ABD/HEN recipients in addition to an ABD/HEN caseload in Stevenson. You will work under little supervision and will be responsible for devising your own work methods.
Community Services Division provides programs to support the Mission of the Department of Social and Health Services. We provide services, we work diligently to honor our commitment to our customers.
Join our Mission in Transforming Lives
Your responsibilities will include:
Completes comprehensive assessments, and makes independent decisions on complex cases.
Performs crisis intervention and full range of case management services, including case plans, vouchers, referrals, etc.
Works with individuals and families who have domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, pregnancy or child protective issues.
Facilities case staffing’s develops and collaborates with community vendors, contractors, provides expert testimony in Administrative hearings and interprets medical information to determine employability,
What we are looking for:
One year as a Social Service Specialist 2 (formerly Social Worker 2)
Or , a Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field and two years of paid social service experience* equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
Or , a Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field, and three years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2. *A two year Master’s degree in one of the above fields that includes a practicum will be substituted for one year of paid social service experience.
- Employees must successfully complete the formal training course sponsored by their division within one (1) year of their appointment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
How To apply:
To be considered, applications are accepted online at www.careers.wa.gov . Use reference number 01327 when searching for the job announcement.
Consideration will be given to complete on-line applications. Please indicate your paid work experience in the work history section. And if you have a practicum , make sure that it is clearly labeled.
Interested applicants should submit the following documents electronically, as a failure to provide these application documents will result in disqualification:
A letter of interest specifically addressing how your experience meets the qualifications listed in this announcement;
A current, professional chronological resume that includes information on how the mandatory and (some number of) desirable qualifications are met;
College transcript indicating degree achieved;
And three (3) professional reference contacts with current contact information.
A thorough reference check and State Criminal Background Check will be conducted on final applicants.
To learn more about us click on https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/services-we-offer
Within the Department of Social and Health Services, and Community Services Division we provide services for older adults and persons with disabilities. The purpose of the Community Services Division is to promote, plan, develop and provide long-term care services responsive to the needs of persons with disabilities and the elderly with priority attention to low-income individuals and families. We help people with disabilities and their families obtain appropriate quality services to maximize independence, dignity, and quality of life.
What’s in it for you?
You will have opportunities to enroll in many programs that private corporations have eliminated from their employee benefits. As a full-time State employee you will accrue vacation (12-22 days per year) and sick leave (1 day per month). Full-time employees are entitled to 11 paid holidays. You and your family members are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. As a new employee you will have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs to enroll in. Working for the largest state agency in Washington, you will join a diverse team tied together by a single mission: to transform lives. In any given month, DSHS provides some type of shelter, care, protection and/or support to 2.2 million people. DSHS employees are committed long-term, not only to innovative service delivery, system integrity and career loyalty, but to enhancing their skill-sets to better serve the people of Washington. Together, we work toward a vision of healthy, safe and supported individuals, families and communities. We look forward to your interest in transforming lives of others!
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services 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 dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at (253) 756-3952. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
If you have questions on how to apply or are experiencing application issues, please contact Staffing Specialist, Patricia Warren at (256) 756-3952 or warrepa@dshs.wa.gov
Social Services Specialist 3 01327 Supplemental Questionnaire
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The information provided in your “work experience” section of your application must support your selected answers in this supplemental questionnaire. All answers are verified and documentation may be required by the interview team. You understand that responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this requisition. Application should clearly describe your social work experience.
As a reminder, please indicate your work experience that is paid by entering the salary amount or indicating in the duties section. And if you have a practicum, make sure that it is clearly labeled on your application.
As a reminder a cover letter, current resume, college transcript, and three professional references are required to be attached to your electronic application.
I understand that failure to do so can disqualify my application for consideration.
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No
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Do you meet at least one of the following requirements in education and experience as required to be a Social Service Specialist 3?
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field AND three years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
One year as a Social Service Specialist 2 (formerly Social Worker 2).
I have a Master’s Degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field AND two years of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
I have a two year Master’s degree in one of the above fields that included an education based practicum and one year of paid social service experience.
None of the above.
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Do you have one year of paid experience assessing adults who are aged or disabled and/or case management experience with aged or disabled adults?
Yes I do.
No I do not.
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If you answered yes to the above question, please explain how, where and when you gained this knowledge and experience (must be reflected in the work experience of your application). If you answered no, please type N/A in the text box below.
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In emergency situations, are you available to report to duty on short notice, work outside normally scheduled work hours and days, report to alternative duty station, and/or perform work tasks outside normal scope of duties?
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How did you learn about this employment opportunity? SELECT ONE
LinkedIn
Careers.wa.gov/governmentjobs.com
Other, please specify below.
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If not through one of the options listed above, please specify how you did learn of this opportunity.
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I understand that if selected as a final candidate, I may be asked to submit to a criminal background check.
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If selected for an interview, I understand that I must provide proof of my highest level of education completed at that time. Failure to do so will result in my disqualification from consideration. This position requires a degree from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent. If equivalent is the case, you MUST attach your U.S. credential evaluation (one source for credential evaluation information can be found at: http://www.naces.org/members.html).
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