About this opportunity
City of Charlottesville lists this Family Services Specialist - Child Protective Services opportunity in charlottesville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Family Services Specialist
This Family Services Specialist is assigned to Child Protective Services and performs responsible professional work in the support and assistance of agency clients through ongoing case management services and assisting agency clients with personal, social, health and economic needs. Performs complex professional work with multi-faceted social work cases involving families and children. Work involves investigating reports of abuse and neglect, evaluating child safety, and facilitating services that support and strengthen families. Does related work as required and/or performs clinical work. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Social Services Family Services Supervisor. This position may be eligible for a hybrid (partial telework) schedule following successful completion of a 6-month probationary period; however, this is not a fully remote position and regular in-person attendance for meetings, trainings, and operational needs is required.
The preferred hiring amount for this position is between $27.62 - $36.87 an hour ($57,435.41 - $76,681.12 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This full-time, exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following retirement benefits:
Vacation Leave: 3.09 hours accrued bi-weekly (increases with YOS).
Sick Leave: 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly, approx. 120 hours per year with no limit on accumulation.
13 Paid Observed City Holidays.
1 Floating Holiday which must be taken during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
Choice of retirement plan: Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
Defined Contribution 401a Plan: Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan.
The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the "Benefits" tab within this posting or visit the City's Employee Benefits webpage.
Worksite address
charlottesville, VA, 22904, US
Who can apply
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