Family Services Specialist - Part-Time at Virginia Department of Social Services

Suffolk, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Case Management, Client Assessment, Service Planning, Communication, Judgment, Record Keeping, Human Services, Social Work Principles, Crisis Intervention, Motivational Theory, Relationship Building, Report Preparation, Investigation, Client Referral, Driving

Industry

Government Administration

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: This recruitment offers a part-time with predominantly flexible evening hours. The selected candidate will not be permitted to work more than 29 hours per week. Under limited supervision, facilitates, coordinates, and provides leadership in the counseling and case management aspect in multiple social work service programs administered by the City Social Services Department, including protective services for adults and children as well as foster care with primary designation in the Child Protective Services program. Primary designation will be in the Permanency/ Adult Protective Service unit; however, completion of training in all areas of the Family Services Division is a requirement of this position upon hire. Staff may be required to perform duties in other areas of the Family Services Division. May coordinate specific services provided by the department with overall responsibility for the daily activities and outcomes. Tasks include screening clients and explaining multiple social work service programs, determining and pursuing necessary action to meet client needs, counseling clients, and, providing or assisting in obtaining access to necessary human services assistance. Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect. Maintains various records and case files. Prepares required reports. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: -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 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of Social Services. -Working knowledge of social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; and social, economic, and health problems. Skill in: operating a motor vehicle and a personal computer. -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/family; 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 human services field. -Requires a valid driver’s license PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: -Master’s degree in the Human Service field with moderate to extensive experience in the same; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job -Prefer working knowledge of case management and crisis intervention practices and experience managing caseloads involving vulnerable populations -Prefer working knowledge of Social Services Permanency/ APS policies and procedures- -Prefer experience as a Senior Family Services Worker -Prefer experience handling progressively enhanced assignments routinely-Prefer candidates with experience performing on-call duties Special Requirements: -Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification, and references, verification of education, credit checks relevant to employment and other checks requested by the hiring authority. -Employee must be willing to work disaster related assignments, including emergency shelter duty, the event of a natural disaster or emergency. Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications are accepted online only through this posting. Only completed employment applications (complete with all periods of employment and unemployment, job duties, dates of employment, and job contact information) will be considered. The website will provide a confirmation receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application. Please refer to your account for the status of your application and this position. Contact information: vdssjobs@suffolkva.us Suffolk Department of Social Services, 135 Hall Avenue Suffolk, VA 23434 VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside nearly 13,000 state and local human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizen have access to best services and benefits available to them.

Responsibilities

The Family Services Specialist will facilitate, coordinate, and provide leadership in counseling and case management for various social work service programs. Responsibilities include screening clients, counseling, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and maintaining records.