Family Services Specialist I

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; investigate high risk cases; testify in court proceedings; 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and/or a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license.
• Prefer previous experience working with social work principles and practices.
• Prefer experience with agency associated software.
• Prefer experience in assigned program area and completion of required training programs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience as a family services specialist worker with a local social services agency providing direct services to children and families.
• Work experience or an internship in a human services field.

Special Requirements

Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, OMV/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 (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.

May require after-hours on-call.

May require reporting for shelter duty during emergencies and/or disasters.

A sealed copy of college transcript must be provided prior to employment.

Requires valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license to include driving record that meets agency standard.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Applications/resumes for this position must be submitted electronically through this website.
• 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.
• The agency will not be conducting phone interviews.
• Please refer to your LHRC account for the status of your application and this position.
• Selected applicants will be contacted by email address/phone number.

Contact Information

Name: Marie Hopkins

Phone: 540-564-6163

Email

marie.hopkins@dss.virginia.gov

Address: Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District 110 North Mason Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802

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.