Family Services Specialist III - CPS

Hiring Range: $60,143.00 to $60,143.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

This job announcement is a courtesy job post for the Chesapeake County local Social Services agency. It is not a position of the Virginia Department of Social Services or any other Commonwealth of Virginia agency. Local employment opportunities may also be available through the local agency’s city or county website/job board(s).https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/17330

• Provide after-hours on-call coverage and respond to emergencies involving child/adult protective services and foster care
• Conduct investigations, screen referrals for validity, and assess both immediate and long-term risks to children
• Develop service plans with clearly documented goals, objectives, and tailored interventions
• Transport children to and from placements, medical appointments, therapy sessions, court, and family visitation
• Prepare and testify in court, coordinate cases with attorneys, and accompany clients to court appearances
• Interview all involved parties, establish and maintain collateral contacts, and gather comprehensive information for case assessments
• Provide program oversight, caseload management, and support to families throughout the service process
• File petitions, prepare home studies, and conduct court-ordered home and custody assessments
• Collaborate with community partners, attend professional work

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of four years of appropriate and related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Emergency Duty (On-Call) participation is required to comply with mandated responsibilities as listed under Section 63.2-1503,B; Section 63.2-900; and 63.2-1604-63.2-1610, Code of Virginia. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications    
Transports children to placements, meetings, therapy sessions, doctor and dental appointments, and for visitation with families;
Attends court, testifies in court and coordinates cases with attorneys;
Provides parent education and support for families in target population;
Conducts intensive in-home counseling; prepares reports to referral sources regarding status of various interventions;
Interviews and assesses clients and assigns to appropriate groups;
Informs clients of service programs and the rules and regulations, and right to participate;
Conducts overall monitoring of programs in specific area of responsibility;
Serves as resource to clients and the community in area of expertise;
Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care;
Performs investigative duties to include screens referrals for validity