Senior Family Services Specialist — Child Welfare

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services seeks a Family Services Specialist III to conduct interviews, assess needs, and place children in foster/adoptive homes. The role covers child and adult protective services, foster care, and related duties with field visits and court involvement.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field and relevant experience; a BSW/MSW is desirable. Travel overnight and after-hours on-call duties are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work principles, laws and regulations relevant to human services.
• Ability to interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to resources.
• Willingness to travel overnight and perform after-hours on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Investigates adult and child abuse and neglect, assessing safety, needs and permanency.
• Provides ongoing case management and coordinates services within responsibility areas.
• Develops written service plans with SMART goals and documents case details.
• Maintains case records and conducts field work, home visits and transport.
• Attends court, testifies, and coordinates with attorneys as needed.
• Represents the agency in trainings and community outreach activities.

Skills

Social work principles

Human behavior

Laws and regulations

Interviewing techniques

Oral and written communication

Court testimony

Education

Bachelor's in Human Services

BSW or MSW desirable

Job description

Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services seeks a Family Services Specialist III to conduct interviews, assess needs, and place children in foster/adoptive homes. The role covers child and adult protective services, foster care, and related duties with field visits and court involvement.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field and relevant experience; a BSW/MSW is desirable. Travel overnight and after-hours on-call duties are required.