Family Services Specialist I

Hiring Range: $36,993 to $41,500

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

 This position may be trained to specialize in Adult and Adult Protective Service, Foster Care, Child Protective Services, Prevention Services, and/or Adoption

Based upon response to this posting, this position may be filled as a Family Services Specialist I or a Family Services Specialist II.  Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete listing of work experience and qualifications on the application form. 

A Family Services Specialist I represents entry level employees working under close supervision while being trained in program areas such as Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoption, Child Care, and Employment Services. Employees perform routine entry level casework activities and the casework is usually reviewed by the supervisor prior to implementing case action.

A Family Services Specialist II represents the full performance level.  Employees are responsible for developing and implementing individualized service plans involving the application of casework methods and basic service lever caseloads of Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care and Adoptions.  Employees perform all tasks independently and seek supervisory advice on unusual situations or when policies and procedures require supervisory review or involvement.

General work tasks include, but not limited to:

Interprets laws, policies and regulations as applied to specific area of responsibility; monitors, coordinates and administers specific programs as assigned; coordinates services within specific area of responsibility; interviews and assesses customer needs and other relevant factors such as education/skill levels, abilities, interests, and support systems; informs clients of related service programs rule/regulations, and right to participate; presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans; provides case management services to monitor compliance; manages program waiting lists; tracks expenditures, prepare/submits budget estimate and ensures payment of services; completes necessary federal, state, and local planning and reporting requirements; coordinates with other agencies and participates in multi-disciplinary and interagency teams providing services to customers; conducts overall monitoring of programs in specific area of responsibility; serves as resource to clients and the community in area of expertise; and provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care.