Family Services Specialist II: Child Welfare & Support

Chesapeake, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA seeks a qualified Family Services Specialist to support at-risk populations within the local social services department.

A bachelor’s degree in a human services field and related experience are required, with responsibilities including client engagement and service coordination. The role includes emergency on-call duties, potential promotion considerations for staff with city service, and preference for VDSS/CPS experience, OASIS knowledge, and documenting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field as a minimum qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field plus two years relevant human services experience; promotion requires four years for certain internal cases.

Responsibilities

• Satisfy vocational/education standards and accumulate two years of related experience.
• Maintain driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.
• Fulfill Emergency Duty (On-Call) as required by city mandates.
• Write service plans and reports; coordinate services for clients.

Skills

Driver's license

Emergency on-call readiness

Client engagement

Case coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services field

Bachelor's degree (any field) with 2 years related experience

Job description

Chesapeake, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA seeks a qualified Family Services Specialist to support at-risk populations within the local social services department.

A bachelor’s degree in a human services field and related experience are required, with responsibilities including client engagement and service coordination. The role includes emergency on-call duties, potential promotion considerations for staff with city service, and preference for VDSS/CPS experience, OASIS knowledge, and documenting