Family Services Specialist III-CPS

Hiring Range

Hiring Range: $51,001 to $53,551

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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.

Interviewing and investigating cases involving suspected child abuse, neglect, out‑of‑home placements, guardian ships, emergency removal and protective orders; testifying in legal proceedings; placing children in foster/adoptive homes. Employees maintain records, participate in task forces, strategic planning, mentoring, teaching, and outreach. Develops and implements service plans for children and caretakers. Performs work with ancillary agencies such as Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts, law enforcement agencies and mental health professionals.

Assists in providing emergency shelter as mandated and required.

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or 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.

• 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
• Social, economic, and health problems

• Operating a personal computer and associated software
• Operation of a motor vehicle

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed
• Investigate high risk cases
• Testify in court proceedings
• Develop and present training programs and other presentations
• Interpret program laws, policies and regulations
• Develop and implement service plans to insure delivery of appropriate services to the client
• Analyze case information to make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations
• Respond to client’s emotions in order to accomplish service objectives
• Develop speeches and represent the agency on program training and workshops
• Work in stressful situations and maintain diplomacy
• Plan and manage own work activities including service delivery, preparing reports, and correspondence, recordkeeping responsibilities and related activities
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with others in the community

Must pass agency background checks. Possession of a valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia and a driving record demonstrating responsible motor vehicle operation practices. Completes required agency and program specific training; complete emergency shelter duty training and serve 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.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of required checks and screenings. Acceptable background checks and valid driver’s license allowing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Virginia required. Driving record must meet local agency policy requirements.

APPLICATIONS AND REFERENCES FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THIS WEBSITE.
RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION. MAILED, EMAILED, FAXED, OR HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information provided within the application and/or resume.