DSHS ESA Social Service Specialist 1-2 In-Training
DSHS ESA Social Service Specialist 1-2 In-Training
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DSHS ESA Social Service Specialist 12 InTraining
If you are ready to embark on the next step of your social service career consider this exciting opportunity. The Economic Services Administration (ESA) Community Services Division is currently seeking a fulltime Social Service Specialist to join our team in our Wenatchee Community Services Office.
This position is fully onsite with no telework options available.
You will provide professional social services to assist individuals applying for or receiving benefits from the Community Services Division. Your expertise and experience will significantly enhance and support DSHS initiatives.
Some of what youll do:- Screen and refer people for medical psychiatric and other tests
- Conduct assessments to determine an individuals level of functioning including evaluating education social history living situation and employment history as well as physical and mental status
- Review and interpret medical reports and test results to determine eligibility for programs
- Authorize additional referrals to medical specialists when indicated by medical evidence
- Stay up to date on community resources and referral sources for medical mental and chemical dependency treatment
- Develop individualized case plans to provide specific action steps as a result of assessment findings
- Participate inhome or alternate site visits to evaluate situations and conduct assessments of vulnerable and disabled applicants
- Develop a WorkFirst individual responsibility plan
- Outreach with clients and partners in a community setting as needed
What were looking for:- Excellent verbal communication skills when interviewing clients and interacting with coworkers community partners medical providers and stakeholders
- Ability to serve the public with respect concern courtesy and responsiveness
- Ability to defuse a hostile situation
- Willingness to work with hardtoserve chronically homeless mentally ill and chemically dependent individuals
- Ability to use automated software applications
This is an InTraining opportunity SSS 12. Social Service Specialist Level is determined at time of hire based on experience and education. Click here to learn more about SSS1 andSSS2 job classes.
Who should apply
In addition to candidates who meet the qualifications for the Social Service Specialist 2 position we also consider professionals for a Social Service Specialist InTraining opportunity. The minimum qualifications for this intraining position are:
SSS 1 Level
A Bachelors degree or higher in social services human services behavioral sciences criminal law/justice or an allied field.
OR
Four years of prior social service experience or similar experience.
NOTE: Employees must successfully complete the formal training course sponsored by their division within eighteen months of their appointment. Equivalent education/experience.
SSS2 Level
Twelve months as a Social Service Specialist 1; AND Completion of the agencys Social Service Specialist training program;
OR
A Masters degree in social services human services behavioral sciences criminal law/justice or an allied field and one year as a Social Service Specialist 1 or equivalent paid social service experience;
OR
A Bachelors degree in social services human services behavioral sciences criminal law/justice or an allied field and two years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 1.
NOTE: A twoyear Masters degree in one of the above fields that included a practicum will be substituted for one year of paid social service experience.
NOTE:Employees must successfully complete the formal training course within one year of their appointment.
Upon successful completion of an approximately 12month intraining plan individuals hired as a Social Service Specialist 1 InTraining will be promoted to Social Service Specialist 2. Following this promotion there will be a sixmonth trial service period which includes additional required training to successfully complete the trial service.
Along with your online application please include:- Current chronological Resume
- College Transcripts
- Cover letter detailing your skills as it relates to the What we are looking for section of this announcement
- Three professional references with phone numbers and email addresses
Questions Please contact or call the main Talent Acquisition line atand reference job number 02626.Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have 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 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
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