Salary: $52,745.00 – $61,976.00 Annually
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 23-01085
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 06/19/2023
Closing Date: 7/2/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social work; one year of social work experience preferred; or possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a human services field accompanied by a minimum of two years of related experience in human services preferred; Foster care program experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Excellent organizational, oral/written, communication, interpersonal and public relations skills are necessary. Knowledge and ability to apply social work principles and practices to children and families required. Computer proficiency required. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and outside of normal business hours, as needed. Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Duties
Conduct home studies and provide supervision for foster children in the custody of another state through the Interstate Compact Placement of Children (ICPC). Conduct court ordered home studies for custody cases. Collaborate and share responsibilities with the Resource Family Training position and aid in training families to become kinship and/or a LDSS resource family. Aid Senior Family Services Specialists with local ICPC cases and act as a liaison with the State ICPC office. Specific duties include engaging families in prevention strategies; interviewing and assessing families as placement resources using trauma-informed practices; assuring compliance with minimum standards for foster home approval; writing reports and case narratives; testify in court, as needed. Preforms other work as required. This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
Real Talk:
We’ll be honest- at times you will feel overwhelmed and emotionally drained. The workload is heavy with new cases constantly forming. It’s a stressful job with critical outcomes. So, you must be committed to your clients- the children and their families. But you have a direct impact on the life of a child and their family that lasts a lifetime. When you see a family put their life back together and the child is happy and safe, you realize you may have saved a life- and you’re eager to handle the next case. Being a family services specialist isn’t for everyone, but if you are committed to making a real difference in the lives of others and are looking for a career rather than a job, we want you on our team.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; emergency shelter duty is required
Work Location
Social Services
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