Lead Family Services Specialist - Child Welfare

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Lynchburg is seeking a Family Services Specialist IV for the In-Home and Prevention Unit. The lead worker will focus on case management for high- and very high-risk families and coordinate services to keep children safely at home.

The role involves maintaining case records, preparing written reports, and testifying in court when required. The position engages with mental health, domestic violence, and substance use services, develops prevention strategies, and works with courts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services and a minimum of two years of related experience in a human services area.
• Applicants who are bilingual in Spanish, French, etc., and English are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and driving record acceptable according to City criteria.
• Must satisfactorily complete criminal background check, drug and alcohol screen and Child Protective Services Registry check.
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Services Unit in handling high and very high risk cases and coordinate problem solving with supervisory staff.
• Identify problems and refer families to outside services to address safety concerns for children in their homes.
• Maintain case records, prepare written reports of services, and testify in court when required.
• Facilitate services addressing mental health, domestic violence, and substance use disorders for families in their homes.
• Develop prevention strategies and prevention service plans; access federal funding to keep families together.
• Collaborate with courts, schools, and other community partners to support families.
• Interviews clients to assess needs and prepare social histories for service plans.
• Monitor progress, complete coaching notes, and coordinate staff training as needed.
• Attend meetings, participate in Family Partnership Meetings, and provide community trainings.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in human services

Two years of related experience in human services

Description du poste

The City of Lynchburg is seeking a Family Services Specialist IV for the In-Home and Prevention Unit. The lead worker will focus on case management for high- and very high-risk families and coordinate services to keep children safely at home.

The role involves maintaining case records, preparing written reports, and testifying in court when required. The position engages with mental health, domestic violence, and substance use services, develops prevention strategies, and works with courts,