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Posted : Sunday, February 18, 2024 01:33 AM
Hiring Range: $36,993 to $68,990
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
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Title Description:
Depending on the response to this recruitment, the position may be filled as a Family Services Specialist I or II.
A Family Services Specialist I represents the entry level employees working under close supervision while being trained in program areas such as Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care/Adoption, Child Care and Employment Services.
Employees perform routine entry level casework activities and the casework is usually reviewed by the supervisor prior to implementing a case action.
A Family Services Specialist II represents the full performance level.
Employees are responsible for developing and implementing individualized service plans involving the application of casework methods and basic service level caseloads of Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care and Adoptions.
Employees perform all tasks independently and seek supervisory advice on unusual situations or when policies and procedures require supervisory review or involvement.
Resource “Foster” Parent Recruiter Position Description: The Dickenson County Department of Social Services Resource Foster Family Department is looking for someone to join our team.
The Resource Foster Family Recruiter is responsible for recruitment, approval, and re-certification of homes in accordance with state policy and guidelines.
Qualifications: 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.
Position Responsibilities: The Recruiter conducts and/or evaluates Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education (PRIDE) and Traditions of Caring (TOC) Pre-Service Trainings, assesses families’ abilities to foster and writes the Mutual Family Assessment (MFA) for family approval, retains records of resource foster family homes, completes home visits and safety checks, and provides support to resource foster parents.
The Recruiter is responsible for obtaining all necessary documents for approval/re-approval purposes to keep homes in compliance.
Recruiter will also host and provide In-Service Trainings to approved foster parents to keep them in compliance with annual resource family training requirements.
Recruiter should be knowledgeable of home safety, have the ability to work in the community doing presentations, participate in community events, work independently without assistance, be able to establish appropriate boundaries, be willing to promote and advertise program, keep up to date on policy changes, ability to adhere to policy, ability to form a supportive relationship while maintaining appropriate boundaries; able to speak proficiently in a group setting; experience working with families that have children with trauma, case management skills, able to work independently as well as on a team, time management skills, ability to communicate orally and in writing, experience using a computer with some ability in word, excel and other necessary required programs; ability to talk with clients and willing to travel throughout the county, ability to work closely with program supervisor, willingness to learn and complete required program trainings.
General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) – Interprets laws, policies and regulations as applied to specific area of responsibility; Monitors, coordinates and administers specific programs as assigned; Coordinates services within specific area of responsibility; Interviews and assesses customer needs and other relevant factors – such as education/skill levels, abilities, interests, and support systems.
Informs clients of related service programs rules/regulations, and right to participate; Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans; Provides case management services to monitor compliance; Manages program waiting lists; Tracks expenditures, prepares/submits budget estimates and ensures payment for services; Completes necessary federal, state and local planning and reporting requirements; Coordinates with other agencies and participates in multi-disciplinary and interagency teams providing services to customers; Conducts overall monitoring of programs in specific area of responsibility; Serves as resource to clients and the community in area of expertise; and Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge- Some knowledge of: social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; and social, economic, and health problems.
Skills- Skill in operating a motor vehicle and personal computer with associated software.
Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed; develop and implement service plans in order to insure the delivery of appropriate services to the client; make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations; respond to the client's emotions in order to accomplish services objectives; plan and manage own work activities including service delivery preparing reports, and correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities; establish and maintain effective relationships; and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.
Education and Experience- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a 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.
Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.
Preferred Qualifications: Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are preferred.
Minimum Qualifications: Prefer work experience in a human services field or an internship in a human services field.
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a 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.
Special Requirements: Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen.
Some knowledge of social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; and social, economic, and health problems.
The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Skill in operating a motor vehicle and personal computer with associated software.
Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed; develop and implement service plans in order to insure the delivery of appropriate services to the client; make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, polices, and regulations; respond to the client's emotions in order to accomplish services objectives; plan and manage own work activities including service delivery, preparing reports and correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities; establish and maintain effective relationships; and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.
This position is covered under Code of Virginia 63.
2-1601.
1 or 63.
2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.
Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer
A Family Services Specialist I represents the entry level employees working under close supervision while being trained in program areas such as Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care/Adoption, Child Care and Employment Services.
Employees perform routine entry level casework activities and the casework is usually reviewed by the supervisor prior to implementing a case action.
A Family Services Specialist II represents the full performance level.
Employees are responsible for developing and implementing individualized service plans involving the application of casework methods and basic service level caseloads of Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care and Adoptions.
Employees perform all tasks independently and seek supervisory advice on unusual situations or when policies and procedures require supervisory review or involvement.
Resource “Foster” Parent Recruiter Position Description: The Dickenson County Department of Social Services Resource Foster Family Department is looking for someone to join our team.
The Resource Foster Family Recruiter is responsible for recruitment, approval, and re-certification of homes in accordance with state policy and guidelines.
Qualifications: 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.
Position Responsibilities: The Recruiter conducts and/or evaluates Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education (PRIDE) and Traditions of Caring (TOC) Pre-Service Trainings, assesses families’ abilities to foster and writes the Mutual Family Assessment (MFA) for family approval, retains records of resource foster family homes, completes home visits and safety checks, and provides support to resource foster parents.
The Recruiter is responsible for obtaining all necessary documents for approval/re-approval purposes to keep homes in compliance.
Recruiter will also host and provide In-Service Trainings to approved foster parents to keep them in compliance with annual resource family training requirements.
Recruiter should be knowledgeable of home safety, have the ability to work in the community doing presentations, participate in community events, work independently without assistance, be able to establish appropriate boundaries, be willing to promote and advertise program, keep up to date on policy changes, ability to adhere to policy, ability to form a supportive relationship while maintaining appropriate boundaries; able to speak proficiently in a group setting; experience working with families that have children with trauma, case management skills, able to work independently as well as on a team, time management skills, ability to communicate orally and in writing, experience using a computer with some ability in word, excel and other necessary required programs; ability to talk with clients and willing to travel throughout the county, ability to work closely with program supervisor, willingness to learn and complete required program trainings.
General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) – Interprets laws, policies and regulations as applied to specific area of responsibility; Monitors, coordinates and administers specific programs as assigned; Coordinates services within specific area of responsibility; Interviews and assesses customer needs and other relevant factors – such as education/skill levels, abilities, interests, and support systems.
Informs clients of related service programs rules/regulations, and right to participate; Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans; Provides case management services to monitor compliance; Manages program waiting lists; Tracks expenditures, prepares/submits budget estimates and ensures payment for services; Completes necessary federal, state and local planning and reporting requirements; Coordinates with other agencies and participates in multi-disciplinary and interagency teams providing services to customers; Conducts overall monitoring of programs in specific area of responsibility; Serves as resource to clients and the community in area of expertise; and Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge- Some knowledge of: social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; and social, economic, and health problems.
Skills- Skill in operating a motor vehicle and personal computer with associated software.
Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed; develop and implement service plans in order to insure the delivery of appropriate services to the client; make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations; respond to the client's emotions in order to accomplish services objectives; plan and manage own work activities including service delivery preparing reports, and correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities; establish and maintain effective relationships; and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.
Education and Experience- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a 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.
Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.
Preferred Qualifications: Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are preferred.
Minimum Qualifications: Prefer work experience in a human services field or an internship in a human services field.
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a 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.
Special Requirements: Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen.
Some knowledge of social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; and social, economic, and health problems.
The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Skill in operating a motor vehicle and personal computer with associated software.
Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed; develop and implement service plans in order to insure the delivery of appropriate services to the client; make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, polices, and regulations; respond to the client's emotions in order to accomplish services objectives; plan and manage own work activities including service delivery, preparing reports and correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities; establish and maintain effective relationships; and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.
This position is covered under Code of Virginia 63.
2-1601.
1 or 63.
2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.
Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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• Location : Clintwood, VA
• Post ID: 9022883713
