Family Services Specialist II

Virginia Department of Social Services • Eastville, VA

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About The Position

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 as mandated in Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of Social Services.

Some knowledge of social work principles and practices, human behavior and motivational theory, and social, economic, and health problems. Knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations relating to human services program areas and legal procedures as related to program area.

Skill in operating a motor vehicle. Skill in operating a personal computer with associated software, preferably Microsoft Office.

Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed; develop and implement service plans in order to insure the delivery of appropriate services to the client; analyze case information and make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations; respond to the client’s emotions in order to accomplish services objectives; plan and manage own work activities including service delivery; work successfully independently and as a team member; manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload; preparing reports, and correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities; establish and maintain effective relationships; and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.

Knowledge of and/or working experience in legal processes, to include preparing legal documents and providing court testimony.

Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations and guidelines.

Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screening.

This position is covered under Code of Virginia §63.2-1601.1 or §63.2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.

Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. Based on the response to this posting, this position may be filled as a Family Services Specialist I or a Family Services Specialist II. Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete listing or work experience and qualifications on the application.

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 as mandated in Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of Social Services.
• Some knowledge of social work principles and practices, human behavior and motivational theory, and social, economic, and health problems.
• Knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations relating to human services program areas and legal procedures as related to program area.
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
• Skill in operating a personal computer with associated software, preferably Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed; develop and implement service plans in order to insure the delivery of appropriate services to the client; analyze case information and make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations; respond to the client’s emotions in order to accomplish services objectives; plan and manage own work activities including service delivery; work successfully independently and as a team member; manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload; preparing reports, and correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities; establish and maintain effective relationships; and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.
• Knowledge of and/or working experience in legal processes, to include preparing legal documents and providing court testimony.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and/or a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license or licensed LPC.
• Prefer previous experience working with social work principles and practices.
• Prefer experience with agency associated database programs and software.
• Prefer experience in Adult Protective Services and Adult Services and completion of required state training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level