Senior Family Services Specialist (Henrico)

Henrico, Virginia


Employer: Virginia Jobs
Industry: Family Services
Salary: $66352 - $122058 per year
Job type: Full-Time

Hiring Range: $66,352 to $122,058

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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ABOUT US

HenricoCounty, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.

Established in 1611,HenricoCountyhas deep historical roots.HenricoCountyborders the City ofRichmondto the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of theRichmondmetropolitan areas.HenricoCountyis among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government.Citizens ofHenricoCountyare represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.

Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies.Department Heads are appointed by theCountyManager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers.HenricoCountyis an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Provides professional, intensive, specialized continuing case management services involving concentration in the areas of child and adult welfare; performs a broader scope of duties requiring routine utilization of greater professional knowledge and independent application of professional skill; performs other duties as assigned.

Closing Date: This position closes on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Case management to families following Child Protective Services involvement & families with children at risk of foster care or other out of home placement.
  • Participates in the case assignment & transfer process and removal team meetings to support the placement of children in foster care
  • Provides crisis intervention & counseling
  • Conducts CANS assessments & trauma screenings
  • Writes individualized services plans with families
  • Participates in FAPT, Family Partnership Meetings and Child & Family Team Meetings
  • Completes case documentation in the child welfare database using COMPASS & eScribers
  • Participation in court proceedings through testimony and preparing petitions, affidavits & court reports
Participation in unit, division, agency & community meetings and on committees and task forces related to the work of the department

Coverage for child welfare on-call (CPS, preservation, prevention & foster care) approximately 14 nights per calendar year (when fully staffed)

Participation in shelter team operations as designated by the Emergency Operations Center

Accepts additional assignments when necessary

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four (4) year baccalaureate degree in a relevant social science field in accordance with VA Code § 63.2-219; Experience and three (3) years of relevant social work experience; OR: Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position may be filled as a:

Family Services Specialist II (salary: $57,646 - 106,042):Four (4) year baccalaureate degree in a relevant social science field in accordance with VA Code § 63.2-219; Experience: Two (2) years of relevant social work experience; OR: Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

OR

Family Services Specialist I (salary: $52,486 - $96,551): Four (4) year baccalaureate degree in a relevant social science field in accordance with VA Code § 63.2-219; Experience: One (1) years of relevant social work experience; OR: Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

All positions require the following:
  • 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.
  • 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.
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Created: 2024-06-07
Reference: 2492_JLpEnfMqMeJK
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Henrico


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