Family Services Specialist II

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Washington County, Virginia, United States, $item.zipCode

Family Services

Closing at: Nov 22 2025 - 00:00 EST

191-Washington Dept Of Social Services

Hiring Range: $40,000 to Dependent on experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Title Description- This is the full performance level in the occupational group for Family Services. Employees are responsible for developing and implementing individualized service plans involving the application of casework methods and basic service level caseloads of Foster Care and Adoptions. Typically employees perform all tasks independently and only seek supervisory advice on unusual situations or when policies and procedures require supervisory review or involvement. The Family Services Specialist II is distinguished from the Family Services Specialist III by the latter's functioning at the advanced level, and becoming more specialized in program areas and assuming more complex duties.

General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) –

Interprets laws, policies and regulations as applied to foster care and adoptions;
Monitors, coordinates and administers foster care and adoption programs;
Coordinates services within foster care and adoptions;
Interviews and assesses customer needs and other relevant factors – such as education/skill levels, abilities, interests, and support systems.
Informs clients of related service programs rules/regulations, and right to participate;
Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans;
Provides case management services to monitor compliance;
Tracks expenditures, prepares/submits budget estimates and ensures payment for services;
Completes necessary federal, state and local planning and reporting requirements;
Coordinates with other agencies and participates in multi-disciplinary and interagency teams providing services to customers;
Conducts overall monitoring of foster care and adoption programs;
Serves as resource to clients and the community in area of expertise; and
Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in foster care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge- Working knowledge of: social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; laws, policies, and regulations relating to human services program areas; and social, economic, and health problems.

Skills- Skill in operating a motor vehicle and personal computer with associated software.

Abilities- 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; 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.

Education and Experience- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a 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. Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license or prior experience as a Family Services Specialist in a LDSS.

Special Requirements:

Must pass a criminal records check, driving records check, central registry check and drug screen. Must possess a valid driver's license.

This position requires being on call 24/7 one week a month to respond to after hours foster care emergencies.

This position will be required to work emergency shelters during natural disasters or weather events.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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