Family Finding Specialist

City of Winchester • Winchester, VA

52d

About The Position

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify and Engage Relatives: Locate, contact, and build relationships with family and fictive kin to create a network of care for children in foster care
Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Gather and analyze family history, strengths, and resources to develop individualized plans that prioritize kinship connections and permanency
Collaborate with Caseworkers and Community Partners: Work closely with child welfare staff to connect children in foster care to family
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field or minimum of a bachelor's degree in any related field and completion of required training programs or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 2 years of experience in an assigned program area
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Work License preferred

Responsibilities

• Locate, contact, and build relationships with family and fictive kin to create a network of care for children in foster care
• Gather and analyze family history, strengths, and resources to develop individualized plans that prioritize kinship connections and permanency
• Work closely with child welfare staff to connect children in foster care to family
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees