Family Services Specialist III

Virginia Department of Social Services • Laurel, VA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This job announcement is a courtesy job post for the Henrico County local Social Services agency. It is not a position of the Virginia Department of Social Services or any other Commonwealth of Virginia agency. Local employment opportunities may also be available through the local agency’s city or county website/job board(s). Child Protective Services in Henrico is a diverse workgroup focused on a collaborative team model that demonstrates respect for the different work styles and personalities of its members while placing great value on the peer-to-peer learning process. The CPS team strives to create and maintain positive relationships with others within and outside the Department while taking a trauma-informed, child and family-centered approach in their service delivery.

Requirements

• considerable knowledge of current social, economic and health concerns
• considerable knowledge of the federal Social Security Act and of casework philosophy, methods and practices
• considerable knowledge of individual and group behavior and of current literature and trends in the social work field
• knowledge of community resources available to meet clients needs
• ability to make independent judgments
• ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations and to deal effectively with the public
• ability to plan and organize work
• ability to gather facts and report them accurately and to write reports
• Four (4) year baccalaureate degree in a relevant human services field in accordance with VA Code § 63.2-219
• Three (3) years of relevant social work experience
• Valid driver’s license to perform assigned duties at various locations
• Successful completion of all training requirements established pursuant to the VA 63.2-208. Standards for personnel.
• A Central registry check and criminal history record check & fingerprinting are conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

Responsibilities

• Complete Child Protective Services (CPS) family assessments & investigations and associated duties including: Case documentation in the child welfare database OASIS using COMPASS & eScribers; Coordinating & participating in Family Partnership Meetings; Participating in court proceedings through filing affidavits, petitions, court reports and providing testimony in civil and criminal proceedings; Transferring cases for ongoing services; Conducts trauma screenings & CANS assessments
• Participate in unit, division, agency & community meetings, including the Henrico Multi-Disciplinary Team, related to the work of the Department
• Provide coverage for child welfare on-call (CPS, preservation, prevention & foster care) approximately 14 nights per 12-month calendar year (when fully staffed)
• Participate in shelter team operations as designated by the Emergency Operations Center
• Handle additional work assignments when necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees