Family Services Specialist II - Child Protective Services

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The City of Richmond Department of Social Services is seeking highly a qualified candidate 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 wellbeing of children and following up on reports of abuse and neglect of children.

• Ensuring safety of children in the departments 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 courtorders;
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge in principles and practices in the human services field including knowledge of programs socialeconomic 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:

LICENSING CERTIFICATIONS and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 socioeconomic 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.

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