Family Services Specialist I/II

Minimum Qualifications:  Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area as mandated in Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of Social Services. Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.

 

Some knowledge of: social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; and social, economic, and health problems.  Skill in operating a motor vehicle and personal computer with associated software. Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed; develop and implement service plans in order to insure the delivery of appropriate services to the client; make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations; respond to the client's emotions in order to accomplish services objectives; plan and manage own work activities including service delivery preparing reports, and correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities; establish and maintain effective relationships; and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.

 

Preferred Qualifications:  Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker License.  

 

Prior work experience in a human services field or an internship in a human services field.  

 

Prior work experience in a local department of social services office.

 

 

Special Requirements:  Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen.

 

The investigation may include; fingerprint checks (State Police/FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.

 

Must be available to work beyond normal work schedules - including on-call rotations, weekends, holidays and nights.

 

Employee must be willing to work in a community emergency shelter in the event of natural disaster or emergency.

 

A sealed copy of college transcript must be provided prior to employment.

 

Requires a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license to include driving record that meets agency standard.

 

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website.  Mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered applications will not be accepted.  Electronic applications will be accepted until this position is filled.  This website will provide a confirmation receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.  Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application/resume.  Please refer to your HR Connect account for the status of your application and this position.