Family Services Specialist III

Virginia Department of Social Services • Winchester, VA

1d • $68,557 - $83,616 • Onsite

About The Position

This is the entry-level leadership position in the Family Services Specialist classification. It handles the most complex cases in Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, and Foster Care/Adoption. The role operates with a high degree of independence, seeking supervisory input only in unusually difficult situations.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field (or any Bachelor's degree plus 2+ years of relevant human services experience)
• Experience in a leadership role; considerable experience in the assigned program area
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record required; must reside within a 1-hour commute of Winchester within 90 days

Nice To Haves

• BSW/MSW and a Virginia Social Work license are preferred
• Bilingual English–Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, high-difficulty social work cases across CPS, APS, and Foster Care/Adoption programs
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and consultation to junior staff; act in a supervisory capacity when the supervisor is absent
• Develop and deliver training for staff, interns, and community professionals; supervise social work interns
• Conduct home visits, home studies, family partnership meetings, and family finding activities
• Administer assessments, provide crisis intervention, and develop individualized service plans
• Provide court testimony and prepare court reports, home studies, and evaluations
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary and interagency teams; monitor program compliance and expenditures
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage and respond to emergencies; participate in emergency shelter setup as needed

What This Job Offers

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