Salary : $52,187.20 - $78,270.40 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27M00000643
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 05/12/2024
Closing Date: 5/26/2024 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 highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Family Services Specialist II - Child Protective Service in the Division of Children, Families & Adults. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children and following up on reports of abuse and neglect of children.
Duties include but are not limited to

• Ensuring safety of children in the department's care;
• Responding to hotline reports;
• Investigating alleged cases of abuse and neglect;
• Providing or coordinating interventions and services to families at risk or families; where children have been removed;
• Conducting interviews to gather evidence;
• Petitioning the court for removals and protective orders;
• Preparing documentation and recommendations for court;
• Testifying and executing court-orders;
• Developing service plans;
• Establishing and maintaining individual case records;
• Transporting clients to ensure their welfare or facilitate the delivery of appropriate services;
• Supervising cases, monitoring progress and compliance with court orders and providing case management for children and families.

**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 as mandated in Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of Social Services
• 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 desirable.

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 Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at (804) 646-4705 or 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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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

02

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

03

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

04

Do you have a valid Driver's License or ability to obtain a VA Driver's License within 30-days of hire?

• Yes
• No

05

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

06

Do you have a Master's degree in Social Work?

• Yes
• No

07

Which best describes your years of experience working in the field of Social Work or the field of Human Services?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience

08

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

09

Which best describes your level of specialized training and/or crisis intervention knowledge?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience

10

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

11

Which best describes your years of experience managing direct service provision, service planning and case management?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience

12

Which best describes your years of experience working with court systems and providing court testimony?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience

13

Which best describes your experience conducting intake, interviews and client assessments?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience

14

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

15

Which best describes your level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish?

• Limited proficiency
• Intermediate proficiency
• Advanced proficiency
• No proficiency

16

Are you willing and available to work beyond normal business hours and for on-call duty?

• Yes
• No

Required Question