What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Services Specialist II - In-Home Services position at City of Richmond?
- Providing family-centered and community-based services to at-risk cases assigned from Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Juvenile Court and Community Partners;
- Conducting home visits, intake and needs/family assessments and formulating service plans;
- Counseling clients and/or making referrals for services;
- Providing case management services that assist clients in becoming self-sufficient;
- Preparing court reports and other legal documents;
- Executing and monitoring progress/compliance of court orders; providing testimony in court; and handling out of home placements as required;
- Submitting case reports within agency requirements and meeting state-mandated deadlines;
- Participating in Family Partnership Meetings;
- Referring families to the Family Assessment & Planning Team (FAPT);
- Assisting with other agency responsibilities as required i.e., CPS and Foster Care assignments.
**City of Richmond Department of Social Services employees are considered essential personnel may be required to work during inclement weather and times of declared emergencies.**
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge in principles and practices in the human services field, including knowledge of programs, social-economic trends, and behaviors that impact the delivery of human services; and State and local policies and procedures, laws, and regulations.
Demonstrated skills in advocating and counseling; administering individual and family assessments and interpreting results; Interviewing; Case management, including reporting and documenting; and Oral/written communication.
Demonstrated ability in understanding and interpreting policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; thinking critically; manage time effectively; make sound judgments; problem solve; and analyze, assess, and evaluate data.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field OR 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.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
- Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are preferred
- Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Spanish is a plus;
- Prior experience in child welfare practice, including child development and family systems, policies, and processes;
- Knowledge of the FAPT process.
- Knowledge of the Family Partnership Meeting process
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Salary : $57,408 - $90,002
