Family Services Caseworker I - Entry-Level Impact

Virginia-Department-of-Social-Service; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Social Services is seeking an entry-level Family Services Specialist I to work under close supervision while training in Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care/Adoption, Child Care, and Employment Services. Upon completion of the training program, you may advance to Family Services Specialist II with pay increases per the agency’s plan.

The role involves casework, service planning, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or equivalent experience as mandated.
• Demonstrated ability to interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to resources as needed.
• Ability to develop and implement service plans and stay within laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Interprets laws, policies and regulations as applied to specific area of responsibility.
• Monitors, coordinates and administers specific programs as assigned.
• Coordinates services within specific area of responsibility.
• Interviews and assesses customer needs and other relevant factors such as education/skill levels, abilities, interests, and support systems.
• Informs clients of related service programs rules/regulations, and right to participate.
• Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans.
• Provides case management services to monitor compliance.
• Manages program waiting lists.
• Tracks expenditures, prepares/submits budget estimates and ensures payment for services.
• Completes necessary federal, state and local planning and reporting requirements.
• Coordinates with other agencies and participates in multi-disciplinary and interagency teams providing services to customers.
• Conducts monitoring of programs in specific area of responsibility.
• Serves as resource to clients and the community in area of expertise.
• Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care.

Skills

Motor vehicle operation

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years related experience

Job description

Virginia Department of Social Services is seeking an entry-level Family Services Specialist I to work under close supervision while training in Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care/Adoption, Child Care, and Employment Services. Upon completion of the training program, you may advance to Family Services Specialist II with pay increases per the agency’s plan.

The role involves casework, service planning, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver