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    Family Services Specialist I - Urbanna, United States - State of Virginia

    State of Virginia
    State of Virginia Urbanna, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Hiring Range:
    $36,993.00 to $45,000.00


    Full Time or Part Time:
    Full Time

    Additional Detail


    Title Description- Family Services Specialist I represents the entry level employees working under close supervision while being trained in program areas such as, Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care/'Adoption, Child Care, and Employment Services.

    Employees perform routine- to journey-level casework activities and the casework usually is reviewed by the supervisor prior to implementing a case action.

    Upon completion of the training program and attainment of necessary approvals, the employee shall be redefined to a full-performance Family Services Specialist II and becomes eligible for a pay increase as defined by the local agency compensation plan.

    The Family Services Specialist I is distinguished from the Family Services Specialist II by the latter's functioning more independently as a full performance Family Services Specialist.

    General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) -* 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.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


    Knowledge- Some knowledge of: social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; and social, economic, and health problems.

    Skills- Skill in operating a motor vehicle and personal computer with associated software.


    Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed; develop and implement service plans in order to insure the delivery of appropriate services to the client; make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations; respond to the client's emotions in order to accomplish services objectives; plan and manage own work activities including service delivery preparing reports, and correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities; establish and maintain effective relationships; and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.


    Education and Experience- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area as mandated in Section 22VAC of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of Social Services.


    Preferred Qualifications:
    Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license.

    Special Requirements:
    Must be able to work in an emergency shelter during natural disasters.

    Special Instructions to Applicants:
    Applications will only be accepted through this website. Mailed, faxed or emailed applications will not be considered.


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