Family Services Specialist Ii

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Winchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Virginia is seeking an experienced Family Services Specialist II in Winchester to perform journey-level casework across CPS, APS, and Foster Care/Adoption.

The position involves field visits, crisis intervention, and collaboration with interagency teams, with occasional overnight travel and after-hours on-call duties. A Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or equivalent plus 2+ years of relevant experience.
• BSW/MSW and Virginia Social Work license preferred.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record; reside within 1-hour of Winchester within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply laws, policies, and regulations across CPS, APS, and Foster Care/Adoption.
• Conduct off-site visits to clients' homes, schools, and service providers; occasional overnight travel.
• Interview and assess client strengths, needs, education/skill levels, and support systems.
• Provide crisis intervention services and administer standardized assessment instruments.
• Conduct family finding, home studies, and Family Partnership meetings.
• Develop and implement service plans; present cases to determine appropriate services.
• Provide court testimony and prepare related documentation.
• Monitor program compliance, track expenditures, and submit budget estimates.
• Coordinate with interagency and multi-disciplinary teams serving clients.
• Provide after-hours on-call emergency coverage; assist with emergency shelter setup as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

BSW/MSW and Virginia Social Work license preferred

Job description

This is the experienced, journey-level position in the Family Services Specialist classification. Employees work under general supervision handling routine to mid-complexity casework across Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, and Foster Care/Adoption. Casework is periodically reviewed by a supervisor before case actions are implemented — distinguishing this role from the more independent FSS III.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply laws, policies, and regulations across CPS, APS, and/or Foster Care/Adoption program areas
• Conduct off-site visits to clients' homes, schools, and service provider locations; occasional overnight travel required
• Interview and assess client strengths, needs, education/skill levels, and support systems
• Provide crisis intervention services and administer standardized assessment instruments
• Conduct family finding, home studies, and facilitate Family Partnership meetings
• Develop and implement service plans; present cases to determine appropriate services
• Provide court testimony and prepare related documentation
• Monitor program compliance, track expenditures, and submit budget estimates
• Coordinate with interagency and multi-disciplinary teams serving clients
• Provide after-hours on-call emergency coverage; assist with emergency shelter setup as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field, or any Bachelor's degree plus 2+ years of relevant human services experience
• BSW/MSW and a Virginia Social Work license preferred
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record required; must reside within a 1-hour commute of Winchester within 90 days

Work Conditions

• At least 50% of work performed in the field in varying conditions
• Frequent travel, occasional overnight stays, and rotating on-call nights/weekends required
• Light physical effort required (up to 2

Family Services Specialist II • Winchester