Senior Family Services Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Senior Family Services Specialist to join our team at the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a Senior Family Services Specialist, you will be responsible for providing ongoing services to families experiencing abuse/neglect, providing prevention services to families, and responding to referrals alleging child abuse/neglect in Chesterfield County and Colonial Heights.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Make home visits to assess the safety of children and the risk of abuse.
  • Investigate allegations by asking families personal or difficult questions on how the children are being raised.
  • Engage and empower families to make positive changes.
  • Learn local, state, and federal regulations, and stay up-to-date as things change.
  • Help customers connect with community resources to receive the services they need.
  • Provide after-hours CPS on-call coverage on a rotating schedule.
  • Perform other work as required.

Requirements:

  • Experience in public child welfare, preferably Child Protective Services with the mandated Virginia CPS training.
  • A master's degree in social work is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in social work or another human services field; one year of work experience is preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to include the ability to interact with a diverse population.
  • Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills, especially for court interventions.
  • Assertive and confident - especially when being challenged.
  • Independent thinker and decision maker.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Ability to deal effectively with conflict.
  • A real commitment to the safety of children and to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Current valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Working Conditions:

This position is a 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.

Shift:

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.



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