Family Services Specialist II (AS/APS)

Virginia Department of Social Services • Stafford, VA

2d

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees