Family Services Specialist II Adult Services/Adult Protective Services (York-Poquoson)

Virginia Department of Social Services•Stevensburg, VA

8d•$55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Family Services Specialist II represents 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. 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. This position provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care.

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.
Considerable experience in assigned program area and completion of required training programs or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid Virginia driver’s license without restrictions.
Driving record must meet agency standards.
Must meet a level of insurability set by the agency.
Must live within a 1-hour drive of the agency.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license.
Previous work experience in the Local Department of Social Services.
Experience providing direct services to older adults, adults with disabilities, and children and families.
Work experience in Adult Services and/or Adult Protective Services.
Social work/case management experience in the following areas: Long-term care, nursing home, hospital, assisted living, law enforcement.
Experience testifying in court.
Experience in any of the following software programs: ASAPS, EPAS, Peer Place, SPIDeR.

Responsibilities

Engage families and individuals in the development of service plans and offer interventions to preserve the family unit, achieve permanency, and/or maximize self-sufficiency or level of functioning.
Make recommendations to court; ensure all documentation, forms, and reports are entered in to state systems, and completed and maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Interprets laws, policies and regulations as applied to a specific area of responsibility.
Monitors, coordinates and administers specific programs as assigned.
Coordinates services within specific areas of responsibility.
Interviews and assesses customer needs and other relevant factors such as education/skill levels, abilities, interests, and support system.
Informs clients of related service program rules/regulations, and right to participate.
Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans.
Provides case management services to monitor compliance.
Tracks expenditures; prepares/submits budget estimates and ensures payment for services.
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 areas of expertise.
Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care.
Responsible for shelter duty during times of disaster.