Job Title
Senior Family Services Specialist
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
County of Henrico Department of Social Services
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Provides professional, intensive, specialized continuing case management services involving concentration in the areas of child and adult welfare; performs a broader scope of duties requiring routine utilization of greater professional knowledge and independent application of professional skill; performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties
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Case management to families following Child Protective Services involvement & families with children at risk of foster care or other out of home placement
- Participates in the case assignment & transfer process and removal team meetings to support the placement of children in foster care
- Provides crisis intervention & counseling
- Conducts CANS assessments & trauma screenings
- Writes individualized services plans with families
- Participates in FAPT, Family Partnership Meetings and Child & Family Team Meetings
- Completes case documentation in the child welfare database using COMPASS & eScribers
- Participation in court proceedings through testimony and preparing petitions, affidavits & court reports
Participation in unit, division, agency & community meetings and on committees and task forces related to the work of the department
Coverage for child welfare on-call (CPS, preservation, prevention & foster care) approximately 14 nights per calendar year (when fully staffed)
Participation in shelter team operations as designated by the Emergency Operations Center
Accepts additional assignments when necessary
Considerable knowledge of current social, economic and health concerns; considerable knowledge of the federal Social Security Act and of casework philosophy, methods and practices; considerable knowledge of individual and group behavior and of current literature and trends in the social work field; knowledge of community resources available to meet clients needs; ability to make independent judgments; ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations and to deal effectively with the public; ability to plan and organize work; ability to gather facts and report them accurately and to write reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of relevant social work experience; OR: Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Information
This position may be filled as a Family Services Specialist I (salary: $52,486 - $96,551) or a Family Services Specialist II (salary: $57,646 – 106,042) depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and skills and the needs of the department at time of hire.
• Valid driver’s license to perform assigned duties at various locations.
• Successful completion of all training requirements established pursuant to the VA 63.2-208. Standards for personnel.
- Central registry check and criminal history record check & fingerprinting are conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 29, 2024.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through http://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at http://henrico.us.
Minimum Salary
66352
Maximum Salary
122058
Currency
USD
Main Organization
General Government
General Government
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home