Family Services Specialist I/II (Foster Care)
About The Position
Shenandoah County Social Services is seeking an outgoing, organized individual to join their team in Woodstock, Virginia. This role focuses on making a difference in the lives of children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities within a positive, strength-based, and flexible environment. The department is dedicated to engaging with families, providing them with tools for positive change, advocating for clients, and collaborating to strengthen support systems. They are committed to equipping their professionals with the necessary tools and resources to provide exemplary service and prioritize employee wellness. This position offers an opportunity for professional development in a rewarding field.
Requirements
- 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
- Skill in operating a motor vehicle
- Skill in operating a personal computer with associated software
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to respond to the client's emotions in order to accomplish services objectives
- Demonstrated ability to plan and manage own work activities including service delivery preparing reports, and correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
- Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field
Nice To Haves
- Possession of a BSW or MSW degree
- Possession of a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license
Responsibilities
- Training and recruitment of foster parents
- Coordinating community events and adoptions
- 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 service programs rules/regulations, and right to participate
- Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans
- Provides case management services to monitor compliance
- Manages program waiting lists
- Tracks expenditures, prepares/submits budget estimates and ensures payment for services
- Completes necessary federal, state and local planning and reporting requirements
- Coordinates with other agencies and participates in multi-disciplinary and interagency teams providing services to customers
- Conducts overall monitoring of programs in specific area of responsibility
- Serves as 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
Benefits
- Pay increase as defined by the local agency compensation plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
