INTERNAL ONLY Regional Licensing Supervisor (SSS5) - Tumwater

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."

Attention: **INTERNAL ONLY: This position is open to current DCYF employees only.**

Job Title: INTERNAL ONLY Regional Licensing Supervisor - Social Service Specialist 5 (SSS5).

Location: Tumwater, WA. This position is full-time, permanent. Travel is a requirement of this position. Travel to and from multiple offices within the community, as well as licensed facilities, within its assigned areas of work, and the incumbent may be required to travel to attend training and meetings in other locations. Travel involving long distances to respond on-site to facilities throughout, and occasionally outside, the Region may be required.

Closes: 02/08/2026

Salary: $6,576 - $8,842 Monthly.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families Licensing Division has a great opportunity! We are currently hiring a permanent Regional Licensing Supervisor (SSS5) to join the Foster Care Licensing team. This position will primarily cover Region 6 and also provide some coverage in Region 3. If you have child welfare experience and are looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development in a supervisory role, please apply.

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The Opportunity:
The Regional Licensing Supervisor provides supervision to a unit of Social and Health Program Consultants/Regional Licensors who provide professional-level licensing services for Child Placing Agencies and their certified foster homes. This includes performing advanced-level specialized case management in high-profile or complex cases involving children or vulnerable adults. This position is the first line supervisor and conducts case reviews, on-the-job training, establishes and maintains procedures for efficient workflow, attends and facilitates meetings and case staffings, and makes final approvals on work product submitted by Regional Licensors. The incumbent in this position will provide coaching, mentoring, on-the-job training, and assistance in the transition of staff from a formal training program to fieldwork. This position will employ the Planning, Accountability, and Tracking process to ensure subordinate Social and Health Program Consultants meet all casework management directives as required by law, policy, and other mandates, and hold staff accountable for work performance.

Some of what you will do:

• Provide direct supervision to Social and Health Program Consultant 2s/Regional Licensors.
• Perform supervisory personnel functions, including setting performance goals, performance evaluation, and scheduling staff.
• Demonstrate, monitor, train, and mentor SHPC2s/Regional Licensors.
• Review, prioritize, and assign work to a unit of regional licensing staff.
• Conduct case staffing, unit meetings, and other meetings as needed.
• Approve foster and kinship families for licensure.
• Approve Child Placing Agencies' licenses.
• Participate effectively in work groups designed to shape agency policy and practice.
• Perform quality assurance for health and safety monitoring and staff documentation.
• Review violations of licensing requirements to ensure the health and safety of children, and appropriate corrective action has been taken.
• Document provider work and monthly reviews in FAMLINK.
• Process or facilitate the discovery request process.
• Collaborate with the community, including the provider community, law enforcement, and medical personnel, regarding children in out-of-home placement.
• Provide backup to the Area Administrator and other Licensing Division Supervisors with related job duties, as needed.
• Participate in court and administrative hearings.

Required Qualifications:

• Eight (8) years of paid social service experience*. Paid Social Service experience must include at least one year assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services, AND 30 semester or 45 quarter college credits in a Social Services discipline.

OR

• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 4.

OR

• Two (2) years of experience as a Social Service Specialist 3.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any Bachelor's degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND four (4) years of paid social service experience*.

OR

• Master's degree in Social Services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any Master's degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND three (3) years of paid Social Service experience*.

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

NOTE: A two-year Master's degree in one of the above fields that included a practicum may be substituted for one (1) year of paid social service experience.

*Paid Social Service experience must include at least one (1) year assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Prior Child Welfare work experience with mandatory clients.
• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Social Work.

Previously demonstrated skills and abilities to:

• Supervise, teach, and train staff.
• Manage a large volume of work.
• Communicate effectively with other agencies and community groups.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse populations.
• Working understanding of agency policies, WAC, and RCW related to licensed facilities.
• Must be able to effectively, clearly, and concisely communicate verbally and in writing with management, peers, clients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position.
• Be skilled in the use of MS Office- Word, Outlook, and Excel, FAMLINK, and other databases used.

How do I apply?
In addition to completing the online application, please attach the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume (current/updated)
• Transcripts (a copy of college transcripts is acceptable to apply.)

Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) 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 service animal by a person with a disability.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

The incumbent must successfully complete Supervisor Core Training (SCT) within one year of initial appointment.

Must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within twelve months of initial appointment.

Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement. For more information on employee benefits eligibility, visit: Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please black out (redact) the Social Security Number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veterans' Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

If you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.

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Salary

• $6,576 - $8,842/month

Benefits

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

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.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

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.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026