Family Services Specialist II (APS)

New LHRC External Career Site•Stafford, VA

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About The Position

This is 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 in Employment Services and Child Care, and basic service level caseloads of Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoptions. 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/investigating in cases involving suspected child/adult abuse/neglect, out-of-home placements, guardianships, emergency protective orders, and adoptions). This position is responsible for developing and implementing individualized service plans involving the application of casework methods in basic service level caseloads of Adult Services/Adult Protective Services. Watch Video - About Working at Stafford DSS: https://vimeo.com/910172119 Please Visit the Stafford County website for more information about Employment:https://www.staffordcountyva.gov/

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field and a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia).
Experience in public social work, working with adults and families and demonstrated ability to develop and implement service plans.
Experience working with community professionals, such as physicians, mental health professionals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health care agencies to assist adults and families in resolving problems and making referrals for services.
Proficiency with personal computer and associated software to include Microsoft Word.
Possess a valid Driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one prior to hiring.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Adult Services/Adult Protective Services conducting investigations of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
Completion of required state of Virginia mandates adult services/adult protective services training.
Possession of BSW or MSW degree
Experience utilizing at least two of the following programs: ASAPS/PeerPlace/EPAS/SPIDeR

Responsibilities

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.