Family Services Specialist I

Chesapeake, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake, Inc. in Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for Family Services Specialist vacancies.

Candidates must meet either a bachelor’s degree in a human services field or a bachelor’s degree with two years of related experience; promotion requirements may apply for long-time employees. The role requires a valid driver’s license, ability to participate in Emergency Duty on-call, and strong documentation skills, including interviewing and preparing court-related documents; preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the human services field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology) or related degrees as determined by the Department of Human Resources.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field plus at least two years of related human services experience; promotion may require four years related experience for some internal cases.

Skills

Customer service

Court document drafting

Interviewing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services fields

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years related experience

Promotional qualification with 4 years experience (Internal)

Job description

Qualifications

In order to be evaluated for vacancies in the Family Services Specialist job series, applicants shall possess the qualifications outlined in (1) OR (2) below:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the human services field, including Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Counselor Education, Human Services, Sociology, Family and Child Development, Aging Studies, Gerontology, Criminal Justice with a minor in one of the above studies, or other related degrees determined by the Department of Human Resources based on the similarity of the curriculum and course content.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years of appropriate and related, full-time equivalent experience in a human services-related area. To be considered for promotion, persons currently employed in the Family Services Specialist job series by a local department prior to January 1, 1999, who do not meet the qualifications outlined in either (1) or (2) above, must possess four years of appropriate and related experience in a human services area and must have successfully completed all available competency-based training related to the promotional area.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :

Qualifications

In order to be evaluated for vacancies in the Family Services Specialist job series, applicants shall possess the qualifications outlined in (1) OR (2) below:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the human services field, including Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Counselor Education, Human Services, Sociology, Family and Child Development, Aging Studies, Gerontology, Criminal Justice with a minor in one of the above studies, or other related degrees determined by the Department of Human Resources based on the similarity of the curriculum and course content.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years of appropriate and related, full-time equivalent experience in a human services-related area. To be considered for promotion, persons currently employed in the Family Services Specialist job series by a local department prior to January 1, 1999, who do not meet the qualifications outlined in either (1) or (2) above, must possess four years of appropriate and related experience in a human services area and must have successfully completed all available competency-based training related to the promotional area.

Special Certifications And Licenses

Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards .

Special Requirements

Emergency Duty (On-Call) participation is required to comply with mandated responsibilities as listed under Section 63.2-1503,B; Section 63.2-900; and 63.2-1604-63.2-1610, Code of Virginia. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing court documents such as court reports, Emergency Removal and Protective Order affidavits.
• Experience interviewing individuals to obtain detailed information and then produce a written document that accurately explains information obtained during the interview in a detailed and easily understood manner.
• Willing to work Emergency Duty shifts as assigned.
• Currently work for Virginia Department of Social Services ( VDSS ).
• Prior VDSS experience in Child Welfare.
• 6 months experience in Child Welfare.
• Experience or knowledge of OASIS and/or Peer Place
• Strong typing/data entry skills and also be able to follow 24 hour case documentation requirements.
• Excellent customer service skills.