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Hiring Range: $57,816.70 to $89,615.89
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Job Duties:
A $2,500 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.
The Virginia Beach Human Services Department is seeking candidates for the position of Family Services Specialist III in the Training & Development Unit providing training and development for CPS Ongoing team members. The person selected for this position will be part of a team that provides a full spectrum of training and development for child welfare team members. This position is also responsible for providing case management duties for children and families receiving CPS Ongoing case management services.
The successful candidate will be motivated, and skilled at partnering with families to ensure child safety, well-being, and permanency. The ideal candidate has a successful record of providing foster care services for families, mentoring new team members, and training new team members.
Duties:
The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:
Working Conditions:
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Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field (social work, counseling, gerontology, guidance and counseling, family and child development, psychology or sociology) and five (5) years of experience in a human services field; or possess a Bachelor's degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in a human services area. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Experience requirements must include three (3) years in Child Protective Services. 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:
MSW or Equivalent
Experience mentoring & training new Social Work staff members
Three (3) or more years experience with Child Protective Services or In-Home Services
Experience with crisis intervention
Experience testifying in court
Experience with community resources and prevention programs
Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.
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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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