DSHS Child & Family Welfare Services Social Service Supervisor - State of Washington - Kent, WA

Is Supervision the Next Step for You?

Prevention is the best hope for reducing child abuse and neglect and improving the lives of children and families. Strengthening families and preventing child abuse requires a shared commitment of individuals and organizations in every community. This job focuses on establishing meaningful relationships with families and the communities around them. It empowers families to contribute to their own solutions and success. It is essentially the core of preventive social services.

Children’s Administration is currently recruiting for a dynamic, motivated and culturally competent Social Service Supervisor with the Division of Children and Family Services, located in the King Southeast office in Kent, WA.

DUTIES:
Child Family Welfare Services (CFWS) prevents or remedies problems that may result in child neglect, abuse, exploitation or criminal behavior; assists children who are in conflict with their parents, or parents who are experiencing conflict with their children; protects and cares for dependent, abused or neglected children; and provides care for children living in foster family homes, day care or other child care facilities.

On a Regular Basis You’ll

Provide regular, thorough clinical review and consultation on all assigned cases with the goal of assisting social service specialists to provide high quality referrals for Children’s Administration programs.

Employ the Planning, Accountability and Tracking process to ensure Social Service Specialists meet all casework management directives as required by law, policy and other mandates

Utilize cultural competency to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with clients, subordinate staff and other individuals across cultures, focusing on understanding and respecting the strengths of the clients including their heritage, cultural beliefs and values, communication and learning styles

Teach, guide and mentor subordinate staff in ensuring child safety is at the forefront of all decision making, achieving and performing all duties with cultural competency, and achieving a full understanding and application of the Solution Based Casework (SBC) model in the performance of all duties and responsibilities assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
Here’s What We’re Looking For:
Two years of experience as a Social Service Specialist 3, four years of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2, a Bachelor’s Degree and six years of paid social service experience or a Master’s Degree and four years of paid social service experience (a practicum, within the Master’s program, may be substituted for one year of paid social service experience). The degree must be in social services, human services, behavioral science or an allied field.

Two years of the above paid social service experience must include assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services (strengthening and preserving family units).

Selected candidate must complete an 8 week formal training sponsored by DSHS at the time of hire. Additional mandatory trainings must be completed within the first year.

To Apply:
Applicants must apply on-line at www.careers.wa.gov AND attach a copy of their college transcripts.

An unofficial copy is acceptable, although it must include 1) the name of the institution 2) the degree pursued and the conferred date and 3) a listing of the course work and credits earned. If you have a qualifying degree for this opportunity, your degree must be accredited and recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) and/or the United States (U.S.) Department of Education (USDE). For an international degree, you MUST attach your U.S. credential evaluation (one source for credential evaluation information can be found at: http://www.naces.org/members.html ).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Some jobs in our Department may require a background check, including criminal record history and may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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 (360) 725-5810. 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.

The State of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click HERE for additional information about Children’s Administration.

For questions about this recruitment , please contact the Staffing Specialist, Chris Williams, christine.williams@dshs.wa.gov or (425)793-5763, and reference *04765*.

Location: King Southeast office, Kent, WA (SW53)

Job Class: Social Service Specialist 4

Salary Range: Washington General Services – 56 $4,036-$5,290 per month

DSHS Child & Family Welfare Services Social Service Supervisor Supplemental Questionnaire

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1.

(R1) Which of the following best describes a combination of your education and experience in the social services field?

Two years of experience as a Social Service Specialist 3 (formerly Social Worker 3) since July 1, 1988.

Four years of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2 (formerly Social Worker 2) since July 1, 1988.

A Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field and four years of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2 (formerly Social Worker 2); NOTE: A 2-year Master’s Degree in one of these fields that included a practicum may be substituted for one year of paid social service experience.

A Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field and six years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2 (formerly Social Worker 2)

None of the above.

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2.

(R2) Which of the following best describes your paid professional experience assessing risk to the health and safety of children by conducting comprehensive assessments of the family used to develop case plans? Assessments must include a combination of the following: mental health screening, domestic violence screening, criminal history, substance abuse history, prior Child Protective Services history, medical history and social circumstances.

I have 1 to 6 months of this experience.

I have 6 to 12 months of this experience.

I have over 12 months of this experience.

I have at least 24 months of this experience.

None of the above.

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3.

(R3) Which of the following best describes your paid professional experience assessing risk to the health and safety of children by conducting interviews with collateral sources (i.e. teachers, medical staff, neighbors, caregivers, relatives, etc) to uncover signs or risks of child abuse, neglect or exploitation?

I have 1 to 6 months of this experience.

I have 6 to 12 months of this experience.

I have over 12 months of this experience.

I have at least 24 months of this experience.

None of the above.

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4.

(R4) Which of the following best describes your paid professional experience identifying elements in an environment which pose a risk to the health, safety and well-being of children?

I have 1 to 6 months of this experience.

I have 6 to 12 months of this experience.

I have over 12 months of this experience.

I have at least 24 months of this experience.

None of the above.

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5.

(D1) Which of the following best describes your paid professional experience researching and identifying suitable relative or foster home placement options for children?

I have 1 to 6 months of this experience.

I have 6 to 12 months of this experience.

I have over 12 months of this experience.

I have at least 24 months of this experience.

None of the above.

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6.

(D2) Which of the following best describes your paid, professional experience conducting investigations and/or formal reviews to assess complaints regarding violations of standards, regulations or laws OR conducting program reviews to assess compliance with regulations, standards or laws ? These investigations and/or reviews must have been documented in a report.

I have no experience performing these duties.

I have received training in these duties, but do not have hands on experience.

I have less than six months of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties.

I have between six and eleven months of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties.

I have at least one year of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties.

I have at least one year of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties, AND I have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these duties.

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(D3) Which of the following best describes your paid, professional experience developing and/or modifying social service treatment or individual client service plans?

I have no experience performing these duties.

I have received training in these duties, but do not have hands on experience.

I have less than six months of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties.

I have between six and eleven months of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties.

I have at least one year of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties.

I have at least one year of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties, AND I have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these duties.

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(D4) Which of the following best describes your paid, professional experience coordinating social service delivery with other agencies and/or systems to include providing information and referrals for professional evaluation or services?

I have no experience performing these duties.

I have received training in these duties, but do not have hands on experience.

I have less than six months of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties.

I have between six and eleven months of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties.

I have at least one year of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties.

I have at least one year of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties, AND I have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these duties.

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(D5) Which of the following best describes your knowledge and application of child welfare law, as a regularly assigned job responsibility?

I have no experience performing these duties.

I have received training in these duties, but do not have hands on experience.

I have less than six months of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties.

I have between six and eleven months of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties.

I have at least one year of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties.

I have at least one year of experience performing these tasks as a regular part of my duties, AND I have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these duties.