DSHS ESA Social Service Specialist
DSHS ESA Social Service Specialist
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$ 5117 - 6876
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Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2
When you work for DSHS CSD your compassion shows at work every day helping the lives of your fellow Washingtonians. This job can be a gateway to a rewarding career in public service. See why others like you have chosen a career with DSHS:
In this SSS2 role you will complete indepth assessments and employability plans and provide case management for clients with varying degrees of vocational social cultural educational psychological and/or physical impairments hindering economic independence.
Some of what you will do:
- Provide case management for people with social cultural vocational and medical impairments of varying degrees.
- Complete program assessments and eligibility determination for Aged Blind and Disabled/Housing & Essential Needs.
- Conduct assessments and create case plans for participants in theWorkFirstprogram.
- Create implementmonitor andmodifycase plans for customers to help achieve selfsufficiency.
- Review and examine cases on a periodic basis to assess client progress anddeterminecontinuing compliance with social services programs.
- Coordinate services with other agencies such as behavioral health Employment Security substance abuse programs vocational rehabilitation and developmental disabilities.
- Apply medical diagnostic terminology and categories to assess anddetermineclient employability or incapacity.
- Provide services collaboratively and with empathy and respect.
- Interview clients and provide a comprehensive assessment of vocational educational social and health history.
- Authorize referrals to medical specialists and referrals to other agencies.
Who should apply
Professionals who have one of the following:
- ABachelors degree in social services human services behavioral sciences or an allied field and two years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to aSocial Service Specialist 1.
- Or a Masters degree in social services human services behavioral sciences or an allied field and one year as a Social Service Specialist 1 or equivalent paid social service experience.
- OraMastersdegree in one of the above fields that included a practicum.
- Or 12 months of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.
Note: Additional professional experience described above will substitute year for year for the required education.Whatwerelooking for
- Effective verbal and written communication skills when interviewing clients and interacting with coworkers community partners medical providers attorneys and community partners.
- Consistent ability to serve the public with respect concern courtesy and responsiveness.
- Successful at deescalation in situations.
- Willingness and commitment to work with underserved homeless people with mental illness and chemically dependent clients.
- Ability to use automated software applications.
InterestedSubmit your application today!
Questions Please contact and reference job number 02412.
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record historymay be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarilyprecludeemployment butwill be consideredindeterminingthe applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcementmay be usedto fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business musthave a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information.Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
