Job description

Job Description

A 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, Child Care and Employment Services.

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. Informs clients of related services programs rules/regulations and right to participate. Present cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans. Provides case management services to monitor compliance. Manages program waiting list.

Tracks expenditures, prepares/submits budget estimates and ensures payment for services. Completes necessary federal, state and local planning and reporting requirements. Serves as a resource to clients and the community in area of expertise. Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a 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 as mandated in Section 222VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of Social Services.

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 related 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 effectively communicate verbally and in writing and provide accurate technical assistance and guidance to internal and external customers on policy and procedures. Demonstrated ability to interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement service plans in order to insure the delivery of appropriate services to the client. Ability to analyze case information to make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies and regulations. Ability to respond to the client’s emotions in order to accomplish services objectives.

Ability to plan, manage and prioritize work activities/workload including service delivery preparing reports, and correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities; work successfully independently and as a team member; analyze, interpret and apply complex federal stated law and regulations.

Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with internal staff as well as external partners on projects.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.

Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in English/Spanish languages-speaking and translation.

Previous experience working with social work principles and practices.

Experience with agency associated software.

Experience in assigned program area(s) such as FC, CPS, APS and completion of required training programs.

Considerable knowledge and ability to apply policy guidance.

Special Requirements

Employee must be willing to work in community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.

This position will require you to work regular hours and overtime during emergency operations at night, on weekends and on holidays.

May be required to participate in after-hours on-call schedule on a rotating basis.

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 (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36,993.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Culpeper, VA 22701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (as required by Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia).
• Do you posses the ability to work successfully independently and as a team member; manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload?
• Do you have demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and apply complex federal stated law and regulations?
• Do you have demonstrated ability to: effectively communicate verbally and in writing; provide accurate technical assistance and guidance to internal and external customers on policy and procedures?
• Do you have considerable knowledge and ability to apply policy guidance?
• This position will require you to work regular hours and overtime during emergency operations at night, on weekends and on holidays. Are you able to accept employment with this requirement?
• Have you been convicted of a barrier crime as described in Code of Virginia §63.2-1719? http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title63.2/chapter17/sections63.2-1719/
• Do you have the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with internal staff as well as external partners on projects?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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