Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Family Services Specialist I/II
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, 23450
Family Services Specialist I/II
The Virginia Beach Department of Human Services (VBDHS) seeks a social work professional that under the supervision of a Human Services Supervisor will be responsible for providing case management services for children and families that have or have been involved with Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations or family assessments. Case management services may be provided in-home services, prevention services, and post foster care services. Successful candidates must adapt to the following values and competencies: Protect Children & Strengthen Families (Safety) Comprehensive assessment of adults, families, and children designed to enhance strengths and address challenges (Well-Being) Support and enhance relationships between children, families, and the community (Permanency) Connect children & families to immediate, time-limited, and lifelong supports (Safety, Well-Being, and Permanency) All partners work together as part of a professional team (Essential to Achieve the Above) Duties include: Provide case management services for families that have complex challenges. Facilitate teaming meetings to build a positive rapport with the children and families being served. Refer clients to Family Assessment & Planning Teams. Engage with children and families to ensure that specific needs are addressed. Conduct initial and continuous assessments of foster homes to ensure the foster parents and engage clients in the community in a variety of settings to include family homes, schools, and hospitals. Document client contacts and interaction in a variety of digital case management applications Consult with supervisory team members, and city attorneys regarding the safety, wellbeing, and permanency of children. Assess child safety and risk utilizing a variety of structured decision-making tools, interviews, and observations. Respond to allegations of child abuse/neglect in the community after normal business hours. Prepare strengths-based service and action plans in partnership with families. Attend pertinent court hearings, prepare court documents, and testify in court hearings. Standby-on-call CPS responsibilities after normal business hours on a rotating basis. Present family cases before the Family Assessment & Planning Team (FAPT). To view the Family Services Specialist I job description please see below. To view a copy of Family Services Specialist II job description, please
click here Official City Job Description: Working Conditions: Minimum Requirements: Additional Requirements: Preferences: Special Instructions: 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. Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
The Virginia Beach Department of Human Services (VBDHS) seeks a social work professional that under the supervision of a Human Services Supervisor will be responsible for providing case management services for children and families that have or have been involved with Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations or family assessments. Case management services may be provided in-home services, prevention services, and post foster care services. Successful candidates must adapt to the following values and competencies: Protect Children & Strengthen Families (Safety) Comprehensive assessment of adults, families, and children designed to enhance strengths and address challenges (Well-Being) Support and enhance relationships between children, families, and the community (Permanency) Connect children & families to immediate, time-limited, and lifelong supports (Safety, Well-Being, and Permanency) All partners work together as part of a professional team (Essential to Achieve the Above) Duties include: Provide case management services for families that have complex challenges. Facilitate teaming meetings to build a positive rapport with the children and families being served. Refer clients to Family Assessment & Planning Teams. Engage with children and families to ensure that specific needs are addressed. Conduct initial and continuous assessments of foster homes to ensure the foster parents and engage clients in the community in a variety of settings to include family homes, schools, and hospitals. Document client contacts and interaction in a variety of digital case management applications Consult with supervisory team members, and city attorneys regarding the safety, wellbeing, and permanency of children. Assess child safety and risk utilizing a variety of structured decision-making tools, interviews, and observations. Respond to allegations of child abuse/neglect in the community after normal business hours. Prepare strengths-based service and action plans in partnership with families. Attend pertinent court hearings, prepare court documents, and testify in court hearings. Standby-on-call CPS responsibilities after normal business hours on a rotating basis. Present family cases before the Family Assessment & Planning Team (FAPT). To view the Family Services Specialist I job description please see below. To view a copy of Family Services Specialist II job description, please
click here Official City Job Description: Working Conditions: Minimum Requirements: Additional Requirements: Preferences: Special Instructions: 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. Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer