State Of Virginia Winchester , VA 22603
Posted 5 days ago
Hiring Range: $51209.60 to $79,310.40
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
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Family Services Specialist - Foster Care
Are you looking for a rewarding career in human services? Do you enjoy getting out into the community and working directly with children and families? As a Foster Care Specialist with the Winchester Department of Social Services, you will have the opportunity to work with parents, relatives and foster families to find a permanent, safe place for children to live and thrive.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
● Work with families to achieve permanent living arrangements for children in foster care through either reunification with parents, custody transfer to a relative, or adoption
● Schedule and attend home visits in order to ensure children in foster care are safe and that their physical, emotional, and educational needs are being met
● Communicate with foster families regularly, connecting them with needed services
● Promote family reunification and provide support for children transitioning back home
● Engage and support families through collaborative family partnership meetings
● Prepare court reports, affidavits and testify in court
● Complete required documentation in a timely manner, in accordance with state and local policy
WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:
● Are motivated by working to achieve permanency for children in foster care
● Respond well to the unexpected and are able to roll with the punches
● Have a positive attitude and are resilient in the face of challenges
● Are a natural problem-solver and excel at working through tricky situations
● Enjoy working as part of a team
● Are proactive and persistent -- whatever it takes to get the job done!
● Are organized and able to keep up with documentation and paperwork
WHAT WE OFFER:
● Competitive benefits package - see more at https://www.winchesterva.gov/human-resources
● Tight-knit team atmosphere
● Extensive training and shadowing opportunities
● Consistent coaching and mentorship on the job
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor's Degree in a human services field, or a bachelor's degree in any field with two years of related experience in social work.
● Within 90 days of employment, you must have a driving commute within a one-hour time frame of the City of Winchester limits.
Apply Now: Please use this link to apply to this position if you would like to be further considered for this open position.
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