Family Services Specialist II

Hiring Range: 55063.50 to 85,348.43

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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A $2,500 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.

• $500 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
• $750 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations".
• $1,250 will be awarded upon completion of the employee's one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations".

The City of Virginia Beach, Department of Human Services (VBDHS) seeks an experienced Child Protective Services (CPS) Family Services Specialist that under the supervision of a Human Services Supervisor will be responsible for case management duties associated with conducting CPS assessments and investigations.

The Family Services Specialist II is expected to demonstrate advanced skills and experience in providing Child Protective Services, which include a vast knowledge of community resources to ensure the service needs of clients are being met. This position requires extensive experience in crisis intervention and the ability to teach and model these skills to less knowledgeable child welfare staff members. The Family Services Specialist II requires extensive court experience to ensure trainees are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to initiate and participate in court proceedings as warranted.

Duties:

• Work a variety of hours to be able to attend trainings, staff meetings, attend court hearings. Perform standby on-call duties after normal business hours.

• Investigate high level CPS referrals concerning allegations of child abuse/neglect.

• Make appropriate validity, decisions and plans for immediate response to new CPS referrals.

• Develop safety plans and protective agreements to ensure the safety of children involved in new referrals.

• Conduct client strengths and needs assessments.

• Intervene to protect abandoned, and neglected, and physically abused children.

• Team with police, mental health professionals, and emergency medical services partners when conducting CPS investigations and assessments.

• Participation on multi-disciplinary team consultation meetings concerning children and families.

• Provide information and referrals to community partners seeking assistance for children and families

Official City Job Description:

https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/virginia-beach-gov-docs/jobs/JobDescriptions/Family-Services-Specialist-II-02308.pdf?v=1688158579

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.004015.1.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires a Bachelors degree in a human services field (social work, counseling, gerontology, guidance and counseling, family and child development, psychology or sociology) and three (3) years of experience in a human services field; or possess a Bachelors degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of five (5) years of related experience in a human services area. Must have a current and valid drivers license. For Child Protective Services: Experience requirements must include two (2) years in Child Protective Services.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required

CDL: Not Required

DOT History: Not Required

CPS Check: Required

Physical: Not Required

Respirator: Not Required

Polygraph Review: Not Required

Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required:

Preferences:

Forensic Interviewer Training

Family Engagement Experience

Two (2) years or more Child Protective Services Experience

Experience Investigating Physical Abuse and Physical neglect referrals

Crisis Intervention Skills

Court Experience

Child Welfare Computer Programs Experience

Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Child Development Training

Special Instructions:

This position is designated as an Alpha I position. In the event of an emergency, employees. shall be required to report to their emergency assignment as directed by their supervisor.

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

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