Family Services Specialist III
About The Position
This position is within the Foster Care & Adoptions Practice of the Family Services Specialist III role. The specialist will be responsible for completing all case management responsibilities associated with the foster care and adoption programs. This includes maintaining accurate records in CCWIS (OASIS) using Beam Notes & COMPASS, coordinating and participating in various meetings and collaborative processes to support youth in care, and utilizing a trauma-informed and child-centered approach. The role also involves participating in court proceedings, conducting trauma screenings and CANS assessments, and participating in unit, division, agency, and community meetings. Additional responsibilities include providing child welfare on-call coverage, participating in shelter team operations during emergency response activations, and assisting with additional assignments and special projects as needed.
Requirements
- Strong critical thinking and sound judgment
- Compassionate and effective communication skills
- Ability to manage complex and emotionally demanding situations
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Commitment to teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative
- Child welfare casework philosophy, methods, and best practices
- Trauma-informed care and child/family dynamics
- Current social, economic, and behavioral health concerns
- Federal and state child welfare laws and regulations
- Community resources and service systems
- Report writing, documentation, and courtroom procedures
- 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
- Any equivalent combination of four (4) year baccalaureate degree, experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities
Responsibilities
- Complete all case management responsibilities associated with the foster care and adoption programs
- Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality records in our CCWIS (OASIS) using Beam Notes & COMPASS
- Coordinating & participating in Family Partnership Meetings, Child & Family Team Meetings, VEMATs, FAPT meetings and other collaborative processes to support youth in care
- Use a trauma-informed and child-centered approach in all interactions, completing trauma screenings and CANS assessments
- Participating in court proceedings through filing petitions, service plans, progress and other court reports and providing testimony in court proceedings
- Conducting trauma screenings & CANS assessments
- Participate in unit, division, agency & community meetings related to the work of the Department
- Provide child welfare on-call coverage approximately 14 nights annually (when fully staffed)
- Participate in shelter team operations during emergency response activations
- Assist with additional assignments and special projects as needed
Benefits
- Opportunities for peer learning and professional development
- Meaningful work with direct community impact
- Innovative tools that reduce administrative burden
- A workplace that values both accountability and employee well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
