NEOGOV · 12 hours ago
DSHS ESA Social Service Specialist 1-2 In-Training
Island County - Oak Harbor, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$5,398/mo - $7,254/mo
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a full-time Social Service Specialist 1-2 in-training to join the Community Service Office team located in Oak Harbor, WA. This role involves providing professional social services to individuals and families facing barriers to self-sufficiency through assessments, case management, and referrals to various support services.
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Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessment with applicants and recipients of the WorkFirst program in order to develop a case plan with the client based on the assessment and all relevant information, including medical evidence when warranted
Conduct Pregnancy-to-Employment assessments with WorkFirst parents who pregnant or parenting a child under the age of one to identify potential risks and/or barriers to participation and to determine the parent's ability to participate in the WorkFirst program
Develop a WorkFirst Individual Responsibility Plan (IRP) in e-Jas based on the assessment with the client
Refer clients to services such as Mental Health Counseling, Domestic Violence Counseling/Support, Drug/Alcohol Assessment Centers, treatment follow-up, medical services, education, work experience, job search activities, First Steps services, legal aid and other community service agencies
Participate in home or alternate site visits to evaluate situations and conduct assessments of vulnerable and disabled applicants, recipients and/or children when the client(s) is unable or unwilling to come into the CSO due to lack of understanding, non-compliance, or physical or mental disability
Complete Social Service Assessments with applicants and recipients for physical and psychological limitations to determine disability/incapacity eligibility
Interprets objective medical evidence to determine eligibility for programs
Assess and/or staff individuals with physical and/or mental health issues with medical professionals in regard to the person’s condition and how it impacts their ability to function in normal work environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice, or an allied field
Employees must successfully complete the formal training course sponsored by their division within 18 months of their appointment
Twelve months as a Social Service Specialist 1 AND completion of the agency's Social Service Specialist training program
A master's 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
A bachelor's 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
A two-year master's degree in one of the above fields that included a practicum will be substituted for one year of paid social service experience
Additional professional experience described above will substitute year for year for the required education
Employees must successfully complete the formal training course within one year of their appointment
Preferred
Excellent verbal communication skills when interviewing clients and interacting with coworkers, community partners, medical providers, attorneys, and stakeholders
Ability to communicate with management, peers, clients and the public
Ability to communicate with a diverse population
Ability to interact with hostile and demanding clients
Ability to work in high volume, diverse and stressful environment
Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with internal and/or external customers
Ability to work at a computer handling multiple electronic systems simultaneously
Ability to evaluate and facilitate resolution through crisis intervention
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
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.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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