Family Services Specialist I — Impactful Casework

Virginia-Department-of-Social-Service; Stanley (VA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Virginia Department of Social Services seeks a Family Services Specialist I, an entry-level position working under close supervision while training across Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care/Adoption, Child Care, and Employment Services.

These roles perform routine to journey-level casework, with progression to a full-performance Family Services Specialist II after training and approvals.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or equivalent with related experience.
• Possession of a BSW or MSW and Virginia Social Worker license desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• 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 overall monitoring of programs in specific area of responsibility.
• Serves as resource to clients and the community in area of expertise; and
• Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care.

Conocimientos

Driving skills

PC proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Bachelor's degree + 2 years related experience in Human Services

BSW/MSW desirable

Descripción del empleo

The Virginia Department of Social Services seeks a Family Services Specialist I, an entry-level position working under close supervision while training across Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care/Adoption, Child Care, and Employment Services.

These roles perform routine to journey-level casework, with progression to a full-performance Family Services Specialist II after training and approvals.