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CFWS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Vancouver-Clark

State of Washington

United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026

💰 $93,288/yr($66,072/yr – $93,288/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 2026-05624

Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families

Division: CW Field Operations - Region 6

Job classification: SOCIAL SERVICE SPECIALIST 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Social Services

Summary

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy— thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community.

Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".

Job Title: CFWS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3)

Location: Vancouver, WA (Vancouver-Clark office) Hybrid- Work will include a mixture of in-person, telework, and field work.)

Closes: 8/20/26

Salary: $66,072 - $93,288 Annually. This position may receive 10% assignment pay when the incumbent reaches the goal class of Social Service Specialist 3. This is in addition to the regular base salary; the required duties include performing visits in unregulated environments, such as private residences, to conduct investigations for allegations of abuse and/or neglect to assess the safety of vulnerable children.

This recruitment has been reposted for additional applications. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply— your application status remains unchanged.

We're looking for a proactive Child and Family Welfare Services (CFWS) Social Service Specialist (SSS3) to join our amazing Vancouver-Clark team. The Clark office is characterized by positive energy, high morale, and collaborative teamwork. The office is a beautiful space that provides creative, child-friendly Family Time rooms, a light-filled and child-friendly lobby, office spaces with lots of windows, a spacious break room and kitchen, and a restorative wellness room to support staff's health and well-being. The work we do is challenging and always interesting. Working in this field, you have the opportunity to assist and empower parents, caregivers, families, and most importantly, ensure safety and well-being for our community's most vulnerable children. If you are passionate about working with children and families, child safety, and helping families thrive, apply today!

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