About this opportunity
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management lists this Family Services Specialist III opportunity in winchester, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Family Services Specialist III
Winchester, Virginia, United States, 22601
Family Services
840-Winchester Dept Of Social Services
Hiring Range: $68,556.80 to $83,616.00
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Role Overview
This is the entry-level leadership position in the Family Services Specialist classification. It handles the most complex cases in Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, and Foster Care/Adoption. The role operates with a high degree of independence, seeking supervisory input only in unusually difficult situations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage complex, high-difficulty social work cases across CPS, APS, and Foster Care/Adoption programs
Provide guidance, mentorship, and consultation to junior staff; act in a supervisory capacity when the supervisor is absent
Develop and deliver training for staff, interns, and community professionals; supervise social work interns
Conduct home visits, home studies, family partnership meetings, and family finding activities
Administer assessments, provide crisis intervention, and develop individualized service plans
Provide court testimony and prepare court reports, home studies, and evaluations
Coordinate with multi-disciplinary and interagency teams; monitor program compliance and expenditures
Provide after-hours on-call coverage and respond to emergencies; participate in emergency shelter setup as needed
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field (or any Bachelor's degree plus 2+ years of relevant human services experience)
Experience in a leadership role; considerable experience in the assigned program area
BSW/MSW and a Virginia Social Work license are preferred
Valid driver's license with a safe driving record required; must reside within a 1-hour commute of Winchester within 90 days
Bilingual English–Spanish preferred
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Worksite address
winchester, VA, 22603, US
Who can apply
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