DCYF-After Hours Social Service Specialist Salary $3,267.00 - $5,465.00 Monthly Location Multiple Locations Statewide, WA Job Type On-Call Department Dept of Children, Youth, and Families Job Number 2018-11993 Closing Continuous Description is a new cabinet agency in Washington State that has been established for the purpose of delivering existing services in a way that produces better outcomes for children, youth, and families served by the State of Washington. We're looking for Social Service Specialists to join our team to help build DCYF, working toward the common goal of eliminating child and youth outcome disparities based on race and ethnicity. Our vision from 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: Flexible On-Call Schedules. Apply Today! We are seeking high energy Social Service professionals willing to work in a part time/after-hours job. We are recruiting for all levels of Social Service Specialist positions. You will conduct intake and respond to calls in Port Angeles, Tumwater, Aberdeen, Centralia, Kelso and Vancouver. After-hours staff respond to and investigate reports of abuse and neglect in a timely and efficient manner during the times that the local DCYF offices are closed. Local offices are closed from 5pm to 8am each day, weekends, and all holidays, although the need to assist children still exists. The average number of hours per week varies depending on the number of days you can work and number of calls received. You are expected to be on-call if scheduled to work on the calendar that you help create along with the needs of After-Hours. There is a lot of flexibility in scheduling, some weekends are to be expected. An after-hours job is excellent for those professionals already employed in social services, but wish to supplement their income. This is also a great opportunity for those starting out in social work to gain experience in the field. Required Qualifications: Ability to make critical decisions, based on integration of information from multiple sources that may be discrepant, in high-stress situation. Ability to engage children and families under difficult circumstances, to gather information to make accurate and precise decisions. Proven ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions. Ability to communicate information both orally and in writing so others will understand. Ability to remain calm when being confronted and to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to successfully manage competing priorities. Social Service Specialist 1 pay range 45 Master's or Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field. Social Service Specialist 2 pay range 53 Same education as SSS 1 and two (2) years of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2 Social Service Specialist 3 pay range 55 Same education as SSS1 and SSS2 and three (3) years of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2 Please attached your resume, cover letter and transcripts. A Degrees must be obtained from an accredited institution. Supplemental Information: 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" will be considered incomplete. DCYF is an equal opportunity employer and supports equity, diversity, inclusion and respect. Need accommodation throughout the application/interview process? Unable to apply on-line? Contact the Recruitment team at or (360) 407-1429 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 800-833-6388 Experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application? Call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email . To take advantage of 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. General suggestions for creating a good application packet: Read the job posting very carefully. Find out as much as you can about the job. Make sure you are very diligent in following all the application instructions. Include all requested documentation. Make sure your application and supplemental question responses address how you meet each of the required and desired qualifications. Carefully read each of the supplemental questions and respond completely to each one. Pay careful attention to each component of the question, providing examples, and thoroughly describing when and where you achieved the proficiency level, and detail the types of work you performed, the work products, etc., to demonstrate 'how'. Specifically include all of your work experiences doing the same or similar work, especially if you reference work in these jobs in describing when/where you gained proficiency level skills. Make sure your application reflects your best writing. 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 job. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. NX67/ZR64/11993 More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information. Insurance Benefits Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the . Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the ' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Vacation (Annual Leave) You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per . Holidays Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays: HOLIDAY DATE New Year's Day January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday Third Monday in January Presidents' Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Veterans' Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after Christmas Day December 25 Personal Holiday Employee's selection each calendar year *Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific for more information. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in . Please visit the for more detailed information. 01 DCYF Which of the following best describes a combination of your education and experience in the social services field? I have a Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences or a an allied field. I have a Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral science or a related field, and three years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 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 Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral science or a related field that included a social service practicum. I have none of the above. 02 Do you the proven ability to identify problems, develop and implements solutions? Please give an example. 03 How do you successfully manage competing priorities? 04 DCYF How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)? Washington State's career website: www.careers.wa.gov Washington State Work Source office or website (Go2WorkSource.com) Washington State employee DCYF DCYF Recruiter College/university career fair or website Diversity network meeting/event Online job boards Other 05 If you selected 'College/university career fair or website', 'Diversity network meeting/event', 'Online job boards', or 'Other' above, please specify which college, university, diversity network meeting/event, online job boards and/or describe 'Other' below. Required Question Agency State of Washington Address View Job Posting for Agency Information View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504 Phone View Posting for Agency Contact Website