Family Services Specialist III-CPS (Shenandoah Valley)
Recruitment began on December 20, 2024 and the job listing expires on January 6, 2025.
The Family Services Specialist III with the Child Protective Services unit is a professional position under the supervision of a Family Services Supervisor that performs in program areas and assumes more complex duties such as:
1. Interviewing/investigating in cases involving suspected child abuse, neglect, out-of-home placements, guardianships, emergency removal and protective orders.
2. Testifying in legal proceedings.
3. Placing children in foster/adoptive homes.
4. Developing and implementing services plans for children and caretakers.
5. Maintaining records through the course of the client’s service relationship with the agency.
6. Performing work with specific ancillary agencies such as Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts, Law Enforcement agencies, and mental health professionals.
7. Assisting in providing emergency shelter as mandated and required.
Employees will have contact with others and influence outcomes by participating in task force, strategic planning, mentoring, teaching, and conducting outreach. The Family Services Worker III may report to the Family Services Specialist Supervisor or CPS Senior Worker.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any field and a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area. Considerable experience in the assigned program area and completion of required training programs or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Considerable knowledge of social work principles and practices, human behavior and motivational theory, laws, policies, and regulations relating to human services program areas, investigating and interviewing techniques, legal procedures as related to program area, and social, economic, and health problems. Skill in operating a personal computer and associated software and the operation of a motor vehicle.
Demonstrated ability to:
1. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
2. Interview, assess needs, counsel, and refer clients to other resources as needed.
3. Investigate high-risk cases and testify in court proceedings.
4. Develop and present training programs and other presentations.
5. Interpret program laws, policies, and regulations.
6. Analyze case information to make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations.
7. Respond to the client’s emotions to accomplish service objectives.
8. Establish and maintain effective relationships with others in the community.
Must pass the agency’s background checks and possess a valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a driving record demonstrating responsible motor vehicle operation practices.
Conditions of Work/Special Requirements: Completes required agency and program-specific training; completes emergency shelter duty training and serves in shelters as mandated and required. Possible after-hours and weekend work; work during inclement weather; work during other unusual conditions or overnight travel may be required. Acceptable Central Registry, Criminal Background, and DMV Driving Records are required as a condition of employment. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the hiring authority. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.
The salary range for this position is $51,001-$53,551.
APPLICATIONS, RESUMES, AND REFERENCES FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THIS WEBSITE. A RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH APPLICATION AS WELL. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information provided within the application and/or resume.
To be considered for this position, you must indicate an email address on the application.
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