Family Services Specialist IV

Hiring Range: $52,430 to $83,387

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

FSSIV-APS

Salary Range: $52,430-$83,387

JobDescription: This is a professional position for Adult Protective Services/Adult Services.

This position functions as a lead worker for Adult Protective Services/Adult Service workers and/or act as an expert resource and trainer. Employees serve as support for the supervisor by performing tasks such as ensuring staff coverage, workload balance, trainingstaff, reviewingcasefiles, andprovidingback-up supervisionofstaff. Employees may provide consultation on complex cases and may also work on complex case assignments such as individual and group therapy, crises intervention,case management,clientadvocacy, prevention,and education.Employees workwithinestablishedpolicies,proceduresandguidelineswith ahigh degreeof independence, seeking supervisory assistanceonlyinunusually complicated anddifficult cases/situations.Providespersons, families, or vulnerablepopulations with the psychosocialsupportneededtocopewith,neglect andabuse;ensuresthat reportsofsuspected abuse/neglect are assignedtoappropriatestaff;ensuresthatthelocaldepartmenthas staff on duty 24hours perday, sevendaysper week torespond toreportsof abuse/neglect; providesguidance,consultationandsupervisionto otherstaff intheabsenceof thesupervisor;preparessocial historiesandpsychosocialdiagnoses anddevelopstreatmentplans whichidentify problems, clinicalmethods fordealing withthem,and the meansbywhichservices willbe providedeither withintheagency orthroughreferral toothercommunityresources; representstheagencyinbothciviland criminalcourt proceedingswhich involves interpretinglaw,filingpetitions,preparing courtrecords,testifying beforethecourt, preparingwitnessesforexamination,and compiling evidence;providesdirectinterventionandservicedelivery fordifficult,complexsocialworkcases, andcoordinatescaseworkdevelopsandconductstrainingforstaff, internsandotherprofessionalsinthecommunity;supervises socialworkinternsby guidingthem intheirservicedelivery,assessingtheirstrengthsandweaknesses,and communicating with theschoolliaisonabouttheirprogress;conductsfieldvisits toresidential facilities,consultswith therapistandresidentialstaffand participatesinthe staffingand planningofmeetings;functionsasaleadworkerprovidingguidance andtrainingto otherstaff; and coordinates program function,developsprograms,and evaluatesmaterials.

MinimumQualifications: Minimumof aBachelor'sdegreeinaHumanServicesfieldorminimum ofaBachelor's degreeinanyfieldwitha minimumoftwoyearsofappropriateandrelatedexperiencein aHumanServices area(Section22VAC40-670-20 oftheAdministrative Codeof Virginia).

Comprehensive knowledgeof socialworkprinciplesand practices;humanbehavior andmotivationaltheory;law,policies,and regulationsrelatingtohuman services areas;investigating and interviewing techniques;principlesand processes for providingcustomer andpersonalservicestoincludeneeds assessment,meetingquality

standards for services,andevaluationofsatisfaction;principles,method sandprocedures for diagnosis,treatment,and rehabilitationof physicaland mental dysfunctions,andfor careercounselingandguidance;andtherapeutictreatmenttechnique.

Someknowledgeof supervisorypracticesand principles ifrequired specific assignment.

Demonstratedabilityto:provideguidanceandtraininginprogram areastoother employeesif requiredinspecific assignment;write courtreports, homestudies,evaluations, mediationagreements,letters, committeereports,presentations,and general information;make clinicaljudgments, assess clients'needs,andformulate planof action; communicate effectively both orallyandinwriting; interview, assessneeds,counselandrefer clientstoother resourcesasneeded;investigatehighprofile cases;testifyin courtproceedings;developandpresent trainingprograms andotherpresentations;interpret programlaws, policiesandregulations;develop andimplementserviceplansin ordertoinsurethedeliveryofappropriateservices totheclient;analyze caseinformationto makesoundjudgments withintheframework ofexistinglaws, policies, andregulations; respondtotheclient's emotionsin ordertoaccomplish services objectives; developspeechesandrepresenttheagency onprogram trainingandworkshops; workinstressfulsituationsand maintaindiplomacy;plan andmanageownwork activitiesincludingservicedelivery preparing reports,andcorrespondence,recordkeepingresponsibilities andrelatedactivities; establishand maintain effectiverelationships withothers; andstay abreastofcurrenttrends and developmentsin thesocialwork field.

PreferredQualifications:

Priorworkexperienceinahumanservicesfieldoraninternshipina humanservicesfield.

Priorworkexperiencein alocaldepartmentof socialservices office.ProficiencyinMicrosoft Word.

Considerableexperience in assignedprogramarea/humanservicesprogramsand

Requires valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license to include driving record that meets

agency standard.

Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website.Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application.Applicants are encouragedto include complete and detailed work historyon applications. Mailed, emailed, faxed or hand delivered applications will not be accepted. Resumes, cover letters and documents other than the application will not be accepted or considered. Selected applicants will be contacted by email address listed on the application. Please refer to your LHRC account for the status of your application and thisposition.

Contact Information

NameJanie Good

Phone540-574-5126

EmailAddress janie.good@dss.virginia.gov

Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District 110 North Mason Street Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802