FAMILY SERVICES SPECIALIST II - IN HOME
Company: Virginia Jobs
Location: Stafford
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Hiring Range: $61,980.00 to $72,830.00
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Title Description- This is the full performance level in the
occupational group for Family Services. Employees are responsible
for developing and implementing individualized service plans
involving the application of casework methods in Employment
Services and Child Care, and basic service level caseloads of
Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster
Care, Adoptions. Employees may provide services in all program
areas or specialize in one or several program areas. Typically
employees perform all tasks independently and only seek supervisory
advice on unusual situations or when policies and procedures
require supervisory review or involvement. The Family Services
Specialist II is distinguished from the Family Services Specialist
III by the latter's functioning at the advanced level, and becoming
more specialized in program areas and assuming more complex duties
(such as: interviewing/investigating in cases involving suspected
child/adult abuse/neglect, out-of-home placements, guardianships,
emergency protective orders, and adoptions).
*This position is responsible for developing and implementing
individualized service plans involving the application of casework
methods in basic service level caseloads in In-Home Services/Family
First Prevention and/or Child Protective Services.
General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) -
Please visit the Stafford County website for more information about
employment: https://www.staffordcountyva.gov/
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge- Working knowledge of:
social work principles and practices; human behavior and
motivational theory; laws, policies, and regulations relating to
human services program areas; 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 (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative
Code of Virginia). Experience in assigned program area and
completion of required training programs or equivalent combination
of training and experience which provides the required knowledge,
skills and abilities. Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a
Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Working knowledge of techniques to interview families and gather
relevant information to complete a family assessment
Working knowledge of social work principles and practices, human
behavior and motivational theory; laws and policies relating to
human services program areas; and social, economic, and health
problems
Experience working with community professionals, courts, and health
professionals to assist families in resolving problems and making
referrals for services
Proficient with personal computer and associated software
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to
other resources as needed, 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, and related
activities
Preferred Qualifications:
Possession of BSW/MSW degree/Commonwealth of Virginia Social Work
License
Completion of required state of Virginia mandated Family First
Prevention Services and/or CPS services training with experience
working in a local VDSS utilizing OASIS
Experience in writing/preparing court reports, home study
evaluations, and/or mutual family assessments
Special Requirements:
All applicants are subject to a DMV/driving record check,
pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, Central Registry (CPS)
check and criminal history search. The investigation may include:
fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks,
employment verification and references, verification of education
or credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks
requested by the hiring authority.
Employee will be subject to random drug/alcohol screenings while
working in this position.
Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter
in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
Employee must be willing to work a rotating on-call schedule and be
able to respond in a timely fashion.
Employee must possess a valid driver's license to operate a motor
vehicle.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications/resumes for this position must be submitted
electronically through this website. Mailed, e-mailed, faxed, or
hand delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. This
website will provide a confirmation when the application/resume is
submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is
based solely on the information within the application/resume.
Please refer to your account for the status of your application and
this position.
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