Family Services Specialist II

2 weeks ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Hiring Range: $44,045.31 to $58,360.04

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION 

This is a full-time position and will be in the Child Welfare Unit. 

A Family Services Specialist II represents the full performance level. Employees are responsible for developing and implementing individualized service plans involving the application of casework methods and basic service level caseloads of Child Protective Services, and Foster Care/Adoptions. Employees perform all tasks independently and only seek supervisory advice on unusual situations or when policies and procedures require supervisory review or involvement.

General work tasks include, but not limited to:

Interpret laws, policies, and regulations as applied to the specific area of responsibility. Monitor, coordinate, and administer specific programs as assigned. Coordinate services within the specific area of responsibility. Interview and assess customer needs and other relevant factors such as education/skill levels, abilities, interests, and support systems. Inform clients of related service programs rules/regulations and the right to participate. Present cases to determine appropriate services and write/implement service plans. Provide case management services to monitor compliance. Manage program waiting list. Track expenditures, prepare/submit budget estimates, and ensure payment for services. Complete necessary federal, state, and local planning and reporting requirements. Conduct overall monitoring of programs in the specific area of responsibility. Serve as a resource to clients and the community in the area of expertise. Provide after hours on-call coverage and respond to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care.

Some/working knowledge of:

Social work principles and practices, human behavior, and motivational theory. Laws, policies, and regulations relating to human services program areas. Legal procedures as related to the program area. Social, economic and health problems.


Skill in operating a motor vehicle and operating a personal computer with associated software, preferably Microsoft Office.

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 ensure the delivery of appropriate services to the client. Analyze case information to 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 with others. Stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Possession of a BSW or MSW degree. Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license. Previous experience working with social work principles and practices. Experience with agency associated software. Experience in the assigned program area. Completion of required training programs.

Special Requirements

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

This position is covered under Code of Virginia §63.2-1601.1 or §63.2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.

Employee must be willing to work in community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. May be required to participate in afterhours on-call schedule on a rotating basis.

Employee must be able to telework if necessary. Complete a minimum of 2 hours of Community Outreach as outlined by the Agency each year. These events are held outside of normal office hours.

Driving record must meet agency standard.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications accepted only through this on-line process.

Based on the response to this posting, this position may be filled as a Family Services Specialist I or II.

Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete listing of work experience and qualifications on their application and/or resume.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered applications will not be accepted. This website will provide a confirmation receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume.

Contact Information

Tonda Wade

  • Phlebotomist II

    1 week ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Lancesoft Full time

    Job Description: The Patient Services Representative II (PSR II) represents the face of our company to patients who come in, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life-defining health decisions. The PSR II draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices...

  • Senior Family Care Practitioner

    2 months ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom CHUMS CIC Full time

    **Job Title**: Senior Family Care Practitioner - Emotional Wellbeing Service **Band**: 7 **Reporting to**: North EWS Service Manager **Accountable to**: CHUMS Clinical Lead **Contract**:FTC 12 months initially, full-time 37.5 hours per week, flexible hours **JOB PURPOSE**: To ensure the systematic provision of a high-quality clinical psychology service...

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist II

    4 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Werfen Full time

    Overview Werfen Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and...

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist II

    2 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Werfen Full time

    Overview Werfen Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and...

  • Family Law Mediator

    3 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Allstaff Full time

    Our Client are a local, forward-thinking and rapidly growing family law firm who are seeking a Family Law Mediator based in Bedford on a full-time permanent basis. They are a progressive firm with a flexible approach to working and a focus on work-life balance. They also have a strong passion for the growth and development of both their employees and the...

  • Family Law Mediator

    2 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Allstaff Full time

    Our Client are a local, forward-thinking and rapidly growing family law firm who are seeking a Family Law Mediator based in Bedford on a full-time permanent basis. They are a progressive firm with a flexible approach to working and a focus on work-life balance. They also have a strong passion for the growth and development of both their employees and the...

  • Family Law Mediator

    1 week ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Allstaff Recruitment Full time

    Our Client are a local, forward-thinking and rapidly growing family law firm who are seeking aFamily Law Mediatorbased inBedfordon a full-time permanent basis. They are a progressive firm with a flexible approach to working and a focus on work-life balance. They also have a strong passion for the growth and development of both their employees and the...

  • CAMHS Family

    2 months ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Band 8a Senior Family and Systemic Psychotherapist within Bedford CAMHS Emotional and Behavioural Team (EB3) 1 WTE (Part-time position would be considered) We are really pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Bedford CAMHS Emotional and Behavioural team. We are looking for an experienced and qualified Family and Systemic...

  • Family Law Mediator

    2 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Allstaff Full time

    Our Client are a local, forward-thinking and rapidly growing family law firm who are seeking a Family Law Mediator based in Bedford on a full-time permanent basis. They are a progressive firm with a flexible approach to working and a focus on work-life balance. They also have a strong passion for the growth and development of both their employees and the...

  • Family Law Mediator

    2 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Allstaff Full time

    Our Client are a local, forward-thinking and rapidly growing family law firm who are seeking a Family Law Mediator based in Bedford on a full-time permanent basis. They are a progressive firm with a flexible approach to working and a focus on work-life balance. They also have a strong passion for the growth and development of both their employees and the...

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Full time

    Job summary Are you an experienced, and qualified nurse with experience of working with children? Would you like to develop your role and your skills? If the answer is yes then please read on... We have an opportunity for a qualified nurse (RN or RSCN or RMN or RLDN) to work with our multidisciplinary team made of paediatricians, nurses and...

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Full time

    Job summary Are you an experienced, and qualified nurse with experience of working with children? Would you like to develop your role and your skills? If the answer is yes then please read on... We have an opportunity for a qualified nurse (RN or RSCN or RMN or RLDN) to work with our multidisciplinary team made of paediatricians, nurses and...

  • Family Law Mediator

    2 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Allstaff Recruitment Full time

    Our Client are a local, forward-thinking and rapidly growing family law firm who are seeking a Family Law Mediator based in Bedford on a full-time permanent basis. They are a progressive firm with a flexible approach to working and a focus on work-life balance. They also have a strong passion for the growth and development of both their employees and the...

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Full time

    Job summary Are you an experienced, and qualified nurse with experience of working with children? Would you like to develop your role and your skills? If the answer is yes then please read on... We have an opportunity for a qualified nurse (RN or RSCN or RMN or RLDN) to work with our multidisciplinary team made of paediatricians, nurses and...

  • Family Support

    3 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Barnardo's Full time

    Barnardo’s is committed to providing ‘Better Outcomes for More Children’. Our children’s services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children’s services and help make...

  • Service Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    **Your new company** A leading children's charity organisation who provide supervised contact sessions for young people and families. **Your new role** A children's charity within the local area are looking to recruit a full time (36.25 hours per week) Service Administrator to provide high quality financial and administrative support within the team. **What...

  • Family Support Service Co-ordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom CHUMS Full time

    **Reporting to**:Clinical Lead **Accountable to**:Operations Director **Location**: Bedfordshire, Head Office in Silsoe. Hybrid working **Job Summary**: Deliver and lead the development of the In - patient Tier 4 Family Support Service across Bedfordshire Supporting family members who have been directly affected due to the admittance of a Child or Young...

  • Housing Service Charge Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom 4Recruitment Services Full time

    4Recruitment Services are seeking  a Housing Service Charge Officer to assist our housing association client  based in Bedfordshire. (Client allows Hybrid Working) You will be required to assist with customer enquiries and complaints, supporting the Service Charge Area Manager. This role is crucial in ensuring the integrity of rents and service charges,...

  • Housing Service Charge Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom 4Recruitment Services Full time

    4Recruitment Services are seeking  a Housing Service Charge Officer to assist our housing association client  based in Bedfordshire. (Client allows Hybrid Working) You will be required to assist with customer enquiries and complaints, supporting the Service Charge Area Manager. This role is crucial in ensuring the integrity of rents and service charges,...

  • Housing Service Charge Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Bedford, United Kingdom 4Recruitment Services Full time

    4Recruitment Services are seeking  a Housing Service Charge Officer to assist our housing association client  based in Bedfordshire. (Client allows Hybrid Working)You will be required to assist with customer enquiries and complaints, supporting the Service Charge Area Manager.This role is crucial in ensuring the integrity of rents and service charges,...