About the Department
The City of Richmond Department of Social Services is seeking highly a qualified candidate to fill the position of Family Services Specialist II - Child Protective Service in the Division of Children, Families & Adults. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children and following up on reports of abuse and neglect of children.
Position Duties
- Ensuring safety of children in the department's care;
- Responding to hotline reports;
- Investigating alleged cases of abuse and neglect;
- Providing or coordinating interventions and services to families at risk or families; where children have been removed;
- Conducting interviews to gather evidence;
- Petitioning the court for removals and protective orders;
- Preparing documentation and recommendations for court;
- Testifying and executing court-orders;
- Developing service plans;
- Establishing and maintaining individual case records;
- Transporting clients to ensure their welfare or facilitate the delivery of appropriate services;
- Supervising cases, monitoring progress and compliance with court orders and providing case management for children and families.
Minimum Qualifications
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; Oral/written communication; and conducting forensic interviews.
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 as mandated in Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of Social Services
- 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.
PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Two (2) or more years of Social Work experience working with families;
- Advanced computer, written and oral communication skills;
- Knowledge of best practices and policies used throughout the reunification and permanency process;
- Working knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia court system;
- Proficient crisis intervention techniques and case management skills;
- Effectively develop relationships among a diverse, socio-economic class of clients;
- Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently.
- Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.