Family Services Specialist II

Official City Job Description:

https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/virginia-beach-gov-docs/jobs/JobDescriptions/Family-Services-Specialist-II-02308.pdf?v=1688158579

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.004015.1.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires a Bachelors degree in a human services field (social work, counseling, gerontology, guidance and counseling, family and child development, psychology or sociology) and three (3) years of experience in a human services field; or possess a Bachelors degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of five (5) years of related experience in a human services area. Must have a current and valid drivers license. For Child Protective Services: Experience requirements must include two (2) years in Child Protective Services.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript:  Required
CDL:  Not Required                                       
DOT History:  Not Required                                                 
CPS Check:  Required
Physical:  Not Required    
Respirator:  Not Required
Polygraph Review:  Not Required
Psychological Screening:  Not Required

Attachments Required: 

Preferences:

Forensic Interviewer Training
Family Engagement Experience
Two (2) years or more Child Protective Services Experience
Experience Investigating Physical Abuse and Physical neglect referrals
Crisis Intervention Skills
Court Experience
Child Welfare Computer Programs Experience
Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Child Development Training

Special Instructions:

This position is designated as an Alpha I position. In the event of an emergency, employees. shall be required to report to their emergency assignment as directed by their supervisor.

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VRS Contribution:   All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.  

Drug Free Workplace:  The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.