Virginia Mountain View

Family Services Specialist I

Family Services Specialist I

  • https://evqk.fa.us8.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/6013/?utm_medium=jobshare
  • Washington County, Virginia, United States, $item.zipCode
  • Family Services
  • 191-Washington Dept Of Social Services
View favorites

Hiring Range: $36,993 to Dependent on experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

  
Title Description- Family Services Specialist I represents the entry level employees working under close supervision while being trained in either Child Protective Services or Foster Care/Adoption. Employees perform routine- to journey-level casework activities and the casework usually is reviewed by the supervisor prior to implementing a case action. Upon completion of the training program and attainment of necessary approvals, the employee shall be redefined to a full-performance Family Services Specialist II. The Family Services Specialist I is distinguished from the Family Services Specialist II by the latter’s functioning more independently as a full performance Family Services Specialist. 
General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) – 
  • 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 rules/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, prepares/submits budget estimates and ensures payment for 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 protective services and/or foster care.

     

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge- Some knowledge of: social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; and social, economic, and health problems.
 
Skills- Skill in operating a motor vehicle and personal computer with associated software.
 
Abilities- 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.
 
Education and Experience- 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.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess a 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.
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
Possession of a BSW or MSW degree.
 
Special Requirements:
Must be on call 24/7 at lease one week a month to respond to after hours CPS or foster care emergencies.  Must be able to work an emergency shelter during natural disasters or weather related events.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply Now

Already applied for a job?

Similar Jobs

Benefit Programs Specialist II

Carroll, Virginia, United States Administrative
Hiring Range: $32,415 to $45,000 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Additional Detail   A Benefit Programs Specialist II represents the full-performance level in the Benefit Programs Specialist occupational group. Employees’ responsibilities are r...

Family Services Supervisor

Campbell County, Virginia, United States, $item.zipCode Family Services
Hiring Range: $55,000 to Commensurate with Experience Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Additional Detail   Job Description: This is an essential position. The position provides direct supervision of the investigation of child abuse/neglect compl...

04646 - Integrated Solutions Program Manager

9120 Lockwood Boulevard, Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States, 23116
Hiring Range: $89381.00 to $145244.00 Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time Additional Detail Description for Candidates: Conduct complex analyses and provide support to assigned operational program area. The Integrated Solutions Program Manager will...

04858 - Integrated Solutions Technical Program Manager

1221 East Broad Street, Downtown, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23219
Hiring Range: $87974.00 to $142957.00 Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time Additional Detail Description for Candidates: The Integrated Solutions Technical Program Manager serves as a senior technical manager within the Traffic Operations Technology...

10420 - Ferry Instructor

16289 Rolfe Highway, Surry, Virginia, United States, 23883
Hiring Range: $54196.00 to $88069.00 Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time Additional Detail Description for Candidates: Determine training needs and provide staff instruction for ferry operations. Coordinate, schedule and teach marine-related traini...

02289 - Operator Structure and Bridge

1541 Thompson Memorial Drive, Salem, Virginia, United States, 24153
Hiring Range: $52971.00 to $86078.00 Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time Additional Detail Description for Candidates: To repair, maintain and replace bridges and structures in accordance with established safety standards, VDOT specifications and p...