Family Services Specialist I

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

What You Will Do

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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

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.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field or a 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
• Some knowledge of social work principles and practices, human behavior and motivational theory, and social, economic, and health problems
• Knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations relating to human services program areas and legal procedures as related to program area
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle. Skill in operating a personal computer with associated software; preferably Microsoft Office
• 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; investigate high risk cases; testify in court proceedings; 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

Benefits

• Salary Range $55,000-$79,088
• Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, OMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen
• May require after-hours on-call
• May require reporting for shelter duty during emergencies and/or disasters
• A sealed copy of college transcript must be provided prior to employment
• Requires valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license to include driving record that meets agency standard