Family Services Specialist II - Reunification & Permanency

City of Richmond•Va 23219, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richmond Department of Social Services is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the vacancy of Family Services Specialist II in the Reunification and Permanency Unit. The incumbent is responsible for individual and family needs assessments, case plan development and implementation, resource referrals, and client advocacy. Duties include but are not limited to Developing service plans and providing case management for children and families; Determining eligibility and setting up service payments; Coordinating foster care and adoption placements; Working to promote reunification/permanency through implementation of current social work best practice models; Working with the Courts, Children's Services Act (CSA) Office, and community agencies to ensure that children in foster care are safe, appropriately placed, and have access to necessary resources; Recording case file information electronically ensuring accuracy in a timely manner; Engaging various family components by developing relationships with clients served; Responding to and managing on-call duties; Participates in Mass Care Center operations during incidents or declared emergencies as needed for the duration of the event. Other related duties as assigned. 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.

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
Conducting forensic interviews
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
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

Two (2) or more years of Social Work experience working with families
Advanced computer, written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of best practices and policies used throughout the reunification and permanency process
Working knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia court system
Proficient crisis intervention techniques and case management skills
Effectively develop relationships among a diverse, socio-economic class of clients
Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently.
Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing service plans and providing case management for children and families
Determining eligibility and setting up service payments
Coordinating foster care and adoption placements
Working to promote reunification/permanency through implementation of current social work best practice models
Working with the Courts, Children's Services Act (CSA) Office, and community agencies to ensure that children in foster care are safe, appropriately placed, and have access to necessary resources
Recording case file information electronically ensuring accuracy in a timely manner
Engaging various family components by developing relationships with clients served
Responding to and managing on-call duties
Participates in Mass Care Center operations during incidents or declared emergencies as needed for the duration of the event