Full-Time
Family Services Specialist 2
Virginia Department of Social Services
Human services for Virginians
Compensation Overview
$55k/yr
Goochland, VA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Master's
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- Working knowledge of social work principles and practices, human behavior and motivational theory, laws, policies, and regulations relating to human services programs, and social, economic, and health problems.
- Skill in operating a motor vehicle and a personal computer with associated software.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel, and refer clients; develop and implement service plans; make sound judgments within applicable laws, policies, and regulations; manage work activities, reports, correspondence, and records; establish effective relationships; and stay current with developments in social work.
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field, or a bachelor's degree in any field with at least two years of appropriate and related Human Services experience.
- Experience in the assigned program area and completion of required training programs, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Ability to pass an FBI criminal history background check and a pre-hire drug screen.
- Must meet Goochland County driving record policy and possess a valid Virginia driver's license or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- Must be willing and able to work in a shelter during a local or state emergency.
- Must be able to work after-hours rotations at night, on holidays, and on weekends.
- Interpret laws, policies, and regulations as applied to the assigned area of responsibility.
- Monitor, coordinate, and administer assigned programs.
- Coordinate services within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Interview and assess customer needs and relevant factors, including education and skill levels, abilities, interests, and support systems.
- Inform clients about related service program rules, regulations, and participation rights.
- Present cases to determine appropriate services and write and implement service plans.
- Provide case management services to monitor compliance.
- Manage program waiting lists.
- Track expenditures, prepare and submit budget estimates, and ensure payment for services.
- Complete required federal, state, and local planning and reporting.
- Coordinate with other agencies and participate in multidisciplinary and interagency teams providing services to customers.
- Conduct overall monitoring of programs in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Serve as a resource to clients and the community in the area of expertise.
- Provide after-hours on-call coverage and respond to emergencies in child or adult protective services and foster care.
- Possession of a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work degree.
- Possession of a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license.
- Experience in the assigned program area and completion of required training programs.
Virginia Department of Social Services is the state agency that designs and administers human-service programs for people and families across Virginia. Its responsibilities include food and energy assistance, foster care and adoption, child support, licensing, and abuse and neglect prevention. The department works with local social-services agencies and community partners to deliver benefits, protection, and family support. The agency spans benefits administration, protection, family services, regulation, and statewide oversight while providing policy, systems, funding, training, and operational support to Virginia’s locally administered social-services network.
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