What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Services Specialist II - Reunification & Permanency position at City of Richmond?
The anticipated hiring range is $60,320-$78,000.
- 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.
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 22VAC40-670-20 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.
Salary : $60,320 - $94,598