Adult Services & Protective Specialist I

165-Harrisonburg/Rockingham Dept Of Social Services; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement from VRS

PTO 12 hours/month

Holidays 12/year

Health Plan

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Memberships

Direct Deposit

AFLAC

Recognition programs

Credit Union Membership

Job summary

Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District is seeking a Family Services Specialist I for Adult Services and Adult Protective Services. The role involves interviewing individuals, investigating suspected abuse/neglect, and developing service plans to support vulnerable adults.

On-call for emergencies may be required. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field (or equivalent experience) and may lead to advancement to Family Services Specialist II with pay increases

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field with two years of related Human Services experience.
• Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license desirable.
• Virginia Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to hiring.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses customer needs and other relevant factors such as education/skill levels, abilities, interests, and support systems.
• Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans.
• Provides case management services to monitor compliance and manages program waiting lists.
• Tracks expenditures, prepares budget estimates, and ensures payment for services.
• Coordinates with other agencies and participates in multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

BSW/MSW desirable

Tools

None

Job description

Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District is seeking a Family Services Specialist I for Adult Services and Adult Protective Services. The role involves interviewing individuals, investigating suspected abuse/neglect, and developing service plans to support vulnerable adults.

On-call for emergencies may be required. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field (or equivalent experience) and may lead to advancement to Family Services Specialist II with pay increases