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Location

Henrico, VA | United States

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Job description

Job Title

Senior Family Services Specialist.

Location

Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name

County of Henrico Social Services

About Us

Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.

General Statement of Duties

Performs casework duties under general supervision; does related work as required.

Closing date: This position closes on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Essential Duties

Child Protective Services in Henrico is a diverse workgroup focused on a collaborative team model that demonstrates respect for the different work styles and personalities of its members while placing great value on the peer-to-peer learning process. The CPS team places great value on creating and maintaining positive relationships with others within and outside the Department while taking a trauma-informed, child and family-centered approach in their service delivery.
Essential Duties:
o Complete Child Protective Services (CPS) family assessments & investigations and associated duties including:
o Case documentation in the child welfare database OASIS using COMPASS & eScribers
o Coordinating & participating in Family Partnership Meetings
o Participating in court proceedings through filing affidavits, petitions, court reports and providing testimony in civil and criminal proceedings
o Transferring cases for ongoing services

o Conducts trauma screenings & CANS assessments
o Participate in unit, division, agency & community meetings, including the Henrico Multi-Disciplinary Team, related to the work of the Department
o Provide coverage for child welfare on-call (CPS, preservation, prevention & foster care) approximately 14 nights per 12-month calendar year (when fully staffed)
o Participate in shelter team operations as designated by the Emergency Operations Center
Handle additional work assignments when necessary
This position is required to maintain: considerable knowledge of current social, economic and health concerns; considerable knowledge of the federal Social Security Act and of casework philosophy, methods and practices; considerable knowledge of individual and group behavior and of current literature and trends in the social work field; knowledge of community resources available to meet clients needs; ability to make independent judgments; ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations and to deal effectively with the public; ability to plan and organize work; ability to gather facts and report them accurately and to write reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Masters degree in social work or other relevant field such as sociology, psychology or vocational rehabilitation;
Experience: And one (1) year of related social work experience if masters degree is in other relevant field; or possession of a bachelors degree in social work and two (2) years of social work experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
This position may also be underfilled as a Family Services Specialist II - Salary:$57,646.23 - $106,042.95 .

Additional Information

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

How To Apply

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through or register (new applicants) or login (returning applicants) to this site from the home page.
Closing date: This position closes on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Minimum Salary

66352

Maximum Salary

122058

Currency

USD

Main Organization

General Government General Government

Employment Status

Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home

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