Family Services Specialist I

Hiring Range : $42,542.00 to $79,088.00

Full Time or Part Time : Full Time

Additional Detail

Salary Range $42,542-$79,088

Position is for a Family Services Specialist I for FC

Title Description- This is a professional position for Foster Care.AFamilyServices SpecialistIrepresentstheentrylevel employeesworkingunderclose supervision while being trained in program areas such as Adult Protective Services, ChildProtectiveServices,FosterCare / Adoption.Employeesperformroutineentry level casework activities,andthecaseworkisusuallyreviewed bytheSupervisor priorto implementing caseaction. 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 include, but not limited to :

Interprets laws, policies and regulations as applied to specific area of responsibility. Monitors, coordinates and administers specific programs as assigned. Coordinates serviceswithin specificareaofresponsibility.Interviewsandassessescustomer needs andotherrelevant factorssuchaseducation / skilllevels, abilities,interestsandsupport systems. Informs clients of related service programs rules / regulations and right to. participate. Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes / implements serviceplans.Providescasemanagementservices tomonitorcompliance.Completes necessary federal, state and local planning and reporting requirements. Conducts overallmonitoringofprogramsinspecificareaofresponsibility.Servesasresource to clients and the community in area of expertise. Provides after hours on-call coverage andresponds toemergenciesinchild / adult protective servicesand / orfoster care.

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field or a minimum of a Bachelor's Degreeinanyfieldwithaminimum oftwoyearsofappropriateandrelatedexperiencein a Human Services area as mandated in Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of SocialServices.

Someknowledgeofsocialworkprinciplesandpractices,humanbehaviorand motivational theory, and social, economic, and healthproblems.

Knowledgeoflaws, policies,andregulationsrelatingtohuman servicesprogramareas and legal procedures as related to programarea.

Skillinoperatingamotorvehicle. Skillinoperating apersonalcomputer withassociated software; preferably MicrosoftOffice.

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;investigatehighriskcases; testifyincourt proceedings;makesoundjudgments withintheframeworkofexisting laws,policies,andregulations;respond totheclient'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;andstayabreast ofcurrenttrends anddevelopmentsinthesocial work field.

Preferred Qualifications :

Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and / or a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license. Prefer previous experience working with social work principles and practices. Prefer experience with agency associated software. Prefer experience in assigned program area and completion of required training programs. Bilingual English / Spanish.Experienceasafamilyservicesspecialistworkerwithalocalsocial servicesagencyprovidingdirectservicestochildrenandfamilies.Workexperienceor an internship in a human servicesfield.

Special Requirements :

ApplicantsmaybesubjecttoaCriminalHistoryBackgroundsearch, CentralRegistry search, OMV / driving record check, and / or pre-employment drugscreen.

The investigation may include : fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment),credit checks(relevanttoemployment)andotherchecks requestedbythe hiringauthority.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applications / resumes for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information provided. The agency will not be conducting phone interviews. Please refer to your LHRC account for the status of your application and this position. Selected applicants will be contacted by emailaddress / phone number.

Contact Information

Name : Marie Hopkins

Phone : 540-564-6163

Email : marie.hopkins@dss.virginia.gov

Address : Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District 110 North Mason Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802