Senior Family Services Specialist - Child Welfare

Virginia-Department-of-Social-Service; Boydton (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services seeks a Family Services Specialist III to manage cases across Child Care Subsidy, Family Support, and Child Protective Services. You will interview, assess needs, develop service plans, and coordinate services, including court involvement and foster/adoptive placements.

Role requires travel, on-call duties, and the ability to operate in shelter environments during disasters. Bachelor's in Human Services or related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a Bachelor's with two years related experience in Human Services.
• Considerable experience in assigned program area and completion of required training programs or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Investigates adult and child abuse and neglect reports, interviewing and assessing strengths and needs, safety, permanency, and wellbeing.
• Provides ongoing case management services in the assigned program areas.
• Refers for and coordinates services, informing clients of their rights/obligations.
• Develops written services plans with SMART goals and service details.
• Establishes and maintains case records.
• Conducts field work/home visits and transports to placements, meetings, therapy, appointments, and visits.
• Interprets laws, policies, and regulations as applied to areas of responsibility.
• Prepares court-ordered home assessments and custody home studies.
• Attends court, testifies, and coordinates cases with attorneys.
• Maintains fiscal management within program constraints.
• Provides after-hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies.
• Engages in public education and community relations related to assigned areas.

Skills

Interviewing

Counsel clients

Case management

Court testimony

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Bachelor's degree in any field + 2 years related experience

BSW or MSW desirable

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services seeks a Family Services Specialist III to manage cases across Child Care Subsidy, Family Support, and Child Protective Services. You will interview, assess needs, develop service plans, and coordinate services, including court involvement and foster/adoptive placements.

Role requires travel, on-call duties, and the ability to operate in shelter environments during disasters. Bachelor's in Human Services or related experience is required.