Family Services Specialist II - In-Home Services

City of Richmond•Va 23219, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richmond Department of Social Services is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Family Services Specialist II for the In-Home Services Unit. The focus of the In-Home Services Unit is to provide services that stabilize and strengthen family functioning to prevent abuse and neglect, as well as out-of-home placements including foster care or institutional placements due to crisis situations. The incumbent is responsible for providing services through the implementation of assessments, service plan development and delivery, community referrals, case management and emergency interventions as required to enable families to remain intact and within a safe environment.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge in principles and practices in the human services field, including knowledge of programs, social-economic trends, and behaviors that impact the delivery of human services; and State and local policies and procedures, laws, and regulations.
Demonstrated skills in advocating and counseling
Administering individual and family assessments and interpreting results
Interviewing
Case management, including reporting and documenting
Oral/written communication
Demonstrated ability in understanding and interpreting policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
Thinking critically
Manage time effectively
Make sound judgments
Problem solve
Analyze, assess, and evaluate data
Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelor's degree in any field with 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 assigned program area and completion of required training programs or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are preferred
Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Spanish is a plus
Prior experience in child welfare practice, including child development and family systems, policies, and processes
Knowledge of the FAPT process
Knowledge of the Family Partnership Meeting process

Responsibilities

Providing family-centered and community-based services to at-risk cases assigned from Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Juvenile Court and Community Partners
Conducting home visits, intake and needs/family assessments and formulating service plans
Counseling clients and/or making referrals for services
Providing case management services that assist clients in becoming self-sufficient
Preparing court reports and other legal documents
Executing and monitoring progress/compliance of court orders
Providing testimony in court
Handling out of home placements as required
Submitting case reports within agency requirements and meeting state-mandated deadlines
Participating in Family Partnership Meetings
Referring families to the Family Assessment & Planning Team (FAPT)
Assisting with other agency responsibilities as required i.e., CPS and Foster Care assignments
Participates in Mass Care Center operations during incidents or declared emergencies as needed for the duration of the event
City of Richmond Department of Social Services employees are considered essential personnel may be required to work during inclement weather and times of declared emergencies.