Virginia
Family Services Specialist II Child Welfare
Virginia, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Hiring Range:
$39,501 to $80,000
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Family Services Specialist II Family Services Specialist II represents 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. 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 and investigating in cases involving suspected child or adult abuse or neglect, out‑of‑home placements, guardianships, emergency protective orders, and adoptions.
General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) – Engage families and individuals in the development of service plans and offer interventions to preserve the family unit, achieve permanency, and/or maximize self‑sufficiency or level of functioning.
Make recommendations to court; ensure all documentation, forms, and reports are entered into state systems and completed and maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Interpret laws, policies and regulations as applied to a specific area of responsibility; monitor, coordinate and administer specific programs as assigned; coordinate services within specific areas of responsibility; interview and assess customer needs; inform clients of related service program rules and regulations, and right to participate; present cases to determine appropriate services and write and implement service plans; provide case management services to monitor compliance; track expenditures; prepare and submit budget estimates and ensure payment for services; coordinate with other agencies; participate in multi‑disciplinary and interagency teams; conduct overall monitoring of programs in specific area; serve as resource to clients and the community in areas of expertise.
This position provides after‑hours on‑call coverage and responds to emergencies in child or adult protective services and/or foster care.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge- Considerable knowledge of social work principles and practices, human behavior and motivational theory, laws, policies, and regulations relating to human services program areas, investigating and interviewing techniques, legal procedures related to the program area, and social, economic, and health problems.
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. Considerable experience in the assigned program area and completion of required training programs or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge- Some knowledge of social work principles and practices and community resources, local, state, and federal regulations, human behavior and motivational theory, and social, economic, and health problems. Fundamental knowledge of medical or mental disorders and family dynamics.
Skills- Operating a motor vehicle and personal computer with associated software; positive and solution‑based approaches to problem solving.
Abilities- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients; develop and implement service plans; make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies and regulations; respond to the client’s emotions; plan and manage own work activities, including service delivery; prepare reports, correspondence, record‑keeping; establish and maintain effective relationships; stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license is desirable.
Previous work experience in the Local Department of Social Services is preferred.
Experience providing direct services to older adults, adults with disabilities, and children and families is preferred.
Work experience in Adult Services and/or Adult Protective Services is preferred.
Social work or case management experience in Long‑term care, nursing home, hospital, assisted living, law enforcement is preferred.
Experience testifying in court is preferred.
Experience in any of the following software programs: ASAPS, EPAS, Peer Place, SPIDeR is preferred.
Special Requirements: Applicants must have a valid Virginia driver’s license without restrictions. The driving record must meet agency standards on or before the hire date.
Applicants must also meet a level of insurability set by the agency.
On‑call work, after‑hours and weekends are required on a rotating basis; therefore, applicants must live within a 1‑hour drive of the agency.
Responsible for shelter duty during times of disaster.
Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre‑employment drug screen.
The investigation may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education, credit checks and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
This position is covered under Code of Virginia §63.2‑1601.1 or §63.2‑1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.
Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, e‑mailed, faxed or hand‑delivered applications will not be accepted. This website will provide a confirmation receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume. Please refer to your PeopleAdmin/RMS account for the status of your application and this position.
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Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Family Services Specialist II Family Services Specialist II represents 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. 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 and investigating in cases involving suspected child or adult abuse or neglect, out‑of‑home placements, guardianships, emergency protective orders, and adoptions.
General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) – Engage families and individuals in the development of service plans and offer interventions to preserve the family unit, achieve permanency, and/or maximize self‑sufficiency or level of functioning.
Make recommendations to court; ensure all documentation, forms, and reports are entered into state systems and completed and maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Interpret laws, policies and regulations as applied to a specific area of responsibility; monitor, coordinate and administer specific programs as assigned; coordinate services within specific areas of responsibility; interview and assess customer needs; inform clients of related service program rules and regulations, and right to participate; present cases to determine appropriate services and write and implement service plans; provide case management services to monitor compliance; track expenditures; prepare and submit budget estimates and ensure payment for services; coordinate with other agencies; participate in multi‑disciplinary and interagency teams; conduct overall monitoring of programs in specific area; serve as resource to clients and the community in areas of expertise.
This position provides after‑hours on‑call coverage and responds to emergencies in child or adult protective services and/or foster care.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge- Considerable knowledge of social work principles and practices, human behavior and motivational theory, laws, policies, and regulations relating to human services program areas, investigating and interviewing techniques, legal procedures related to the program area, and social, economic, and health problems.
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. Considerable experience in the assigned program area and completion of required training programs or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge- Some knowledge of social work principles and practices and community resources, local, state, and federal regulations, human behavior and motivational theory, and social, economic, and health problems. Fundamental knowledge of medical or mental disorders and family dynamics.
Skills- Operating a motor vehicle and personal computer with associated software; positive and solution‑based approaches to problem solving.
Abilities- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients; develop and implement service plans; make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies and regulations; respond to the client’s emotions; plan and manage own work activities, including service delivery; prepare reports, correspondence, record‑keeping; establish and maintain effective relationships; stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license is desirable.
Previous work experience in the Local Department of Social Services is preferred.
Experience providing direct services to older adults, adults with disabilities, and children and families is preferred.
Work experience in Adult Services and/or Adult Protective Services is preferred.
Social work or case management experience in Long‑term care, nursing home, hospital, assisted living, law enforcement is preferred.
Experience testifying in court is preferred.
Experience in any of the following software programs: ASAPS, EPAS, Peer Place, SPIDeR is preferred.
Special Requirements: Applicants must have a valid Virginia driver’s license without restrictions. The driving record must meet agency standards on or before the hire date.
Applicants must also meet a level of insurability set by the agency.
On‑call work, after‑hours and weekends are required on a rotating basis; therefore, applicants must live within a 1‑hour drive of the agency.
Responsible for shelter duty during times of disaster.
Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre‑employment drug screen.
The investigation may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education, credit checks and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
This position is covered under Code of Virginia §63.2‑1601.1 or §63.2‑1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.
Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, e‑mailed, faxed or hand‑delivered applications will not be accepted. This website will provide a confirmation receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume. Please refer to your PeopleAdmin/RMS account for the status of your application and this position.
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