About this opportunity
City of Richmond, VA lists this Family Services Specialist II - Reunification & Permanency opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary : $60,320.00 - $94,598.40 Annually
Location : 300 E Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27M
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 09/27/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/ :59 PM Eastern
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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
T uition Assistance Program
Description
The City of Richmond Department of Social Services is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the vacancy of Family Services Specialist II in the Reunification and Permanency Unit. The incumbent is responsible for individual and family needs assessments, case plan development and implementation, resource referrals, and client advocacy.
The anticipated hiring range is $60,320-$78,000.
Duties include but are not limited to
Developing service plans and providing case management for children and families;
Determining eligibility and setting up service payments;
Coordinating foster care and adoption placements;
Working to promote reunification/permanency through implementation of current social work best practice models;
Working with the Courts, Children's Services Act (CSA) Office, and community agencies to ensure that children in foster care are safe, appropriately placed, and have access to necessary resources;
Recording case file information electronically ensuring accuracy in a timely manner;
Engaging various family components by developing relationships with clients served;
Responding to and managing on-call duties;
Participates in Mass Care Center operations during incidents or declared emergencies as needed for the duration of the event.
Other related duties as assigned.
**City of Richmond Department of Social Services employees are considered essential personnel may be required to work during inclement weather and times of declared emergencies.**
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
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 (Section 22VAC 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.
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 preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply? Yes
No
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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply? Yes
No
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Employees in this job classification are designated ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL and must be available to report to work during disasters, inclement weather, and other declared emergencies. Are you available and willing to work under these conditions? Yes
No
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Do you have a valid Driver's License or ability to obtain a VA Driver's License within 30-days of hire? Yes
No
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Which answer best describes your highest level of education? High School Diploma/GED
Some College
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Advance Degree
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Which best describes your highest level of education? Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW)
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
Master's Degree in a Human Service field
None of the above
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Do you have a Master's degree in Social Work? Yes
No
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Which best describes your years of experience working in foster care, adoption, and/or child welfare services? Less than one (1) year of experience
One (1) to three (3) years of experience
Three (3) or more years of experience
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Which best describes your years of experience completing comprehensive assessments of families? Less than one (1) year of experience
One (1) to three (3) years of experience
Three (3) or more years of experience
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Which best describes your years of experience connecting families to community resources? Less than one (1) year of experience
One (1) to three (3) years of experience
Three (3) or more years of experience
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If you have completed an internship with the City of Richmond Department of Social Services (RDSS), indicate the number of semesters you have completed. One (1) semester of internship work at RDSS
Two (2) semesters of internship work at RDSS
Three (3) or more semesters of internship work at RDSS
I did not complete any internship work at RDSS
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Which best describes your years of experience coordinating interventions and providing services to at-risk families & families where children have been removed? Less than one (1) year of experience
One (1) to three (3) years of experience
Three (3) or more years of experience
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Indicate the following applications in which have one (1) or more years of viable work experience. Select all that apply. On-line Automated Services Information System (OASIS)
HARMONY
Other state DSS automated systems
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
None of the above
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Which best describes your level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish? Limited proficiency
Intermediate proficiency
Advanced proficiency
No proficiency
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Are you willing and available to work beyond normal business hours and for on-call duty? Yes
No
Required Question
Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
Who can apply
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