What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Finding Specialist position at City of Winchester?
- Identify and Engage Relatives: Locate, contact, and build relationships with family and fictive kin to create a network of care for children in foster care
- Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Gather and analyze family history, strengths, and resources to develop individualized plans that prioritize kinship connections and permanency
- Collaborate with Caseworkers and Community Partners: Work closely with child welfare staff to connect children in foster care to family
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any related field and completion of required training programs or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- 2 years of experience in an assigned program area
- Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Work License preferred
- Valid driver's license
Salary : $64,085
