Family Services Specialist II at Virginia Dept of Social Services

Gate City, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Needs Assessment, Service Planning, Crisis Intervention, Interagency Coordination, Budget Tracking, Reporting, Counseling, Interviewing, Social Work Principles, Human Behavior Theory, Regulatory Compliance, Client Advocacy, Record Keeping, Oral Communication, Written Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

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- Working knowledge of: social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; laws, policies, and regulations relating to human services program areas; 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 (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia). Experience in assigned program area and completion of required training programs or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable. Special Instructions to Applicants:

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Responsibilities

The specialist assesses client needs and coordinates crucial services within the Foster Care and child welfare programs. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, facilitating family reunifications, and providing emergency on-call coverage.