Family Services Specialist I
Company: Virginia Jobs
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Hiring Range: $42,542 to $79,088
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Harrisonburg City and County of Rockingham are some of the best
places to live in Virginia. Living in the Harrisonburg/Rockingham
area offers residents both a rural and suburban feel. The area has
lots of restaurants, parks, entertainment and access to James
Madison University and Eastern Mennonite Universities, Bridgewater
College, Blue Ridge Community College for entertainment activities
and continuous learning. Harrisonburg/Rockingham has the Blue Ridge
Mountains for hiking and the Shenandoah River for water
adventures.
The Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District administers a
wide variety of programs and services that assist children, youth,
adults, and families, individuals with disabilities, and older
adults with basic supports and medical needs as well as services to
protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and
exploitation.
All services are delivered under state and federal mandates or
under local initiatives that seek to improve family stability, help
families achieve safe and affordable housing, and increase
self-sufficiency. Our Vison is better health, safety, and
well-being for all. Our mission is people helping people triumph
over poverty, abuse, and neglect to shape futures for themselves,
their families and communities.
Post Conditional Offer Contingencies
Successful candidate will undergo a criminal history, CPS, and DMV
check and possess a valid driver's license.
Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District full time
employees are eligible for full benefits through Rockingham County,
including but not limited to the following as a part of total
rewards package!
Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Paid Time Off (accumulate 12 hours per month)
Annual Paid Holidays (observe 12 per year)
Group Health Plan
Group Life Insurance
Group Dental Insurance
Group Vision Insurance
Wellness Memberships
Direct Deposit
AFLAC
Exceptional Performance Recognition
Virginia Credit Union Membership
Salary Range $42,542-$79,088 Adult Services/ Adult Protective
Services position #100414
Title Description-This is a professional position. The Family
Services Specialist performs complex tasks providing services in
provision areas Adult Services and Adult Protective Services.
Duties include: interviewing individuals and investigating
allegations of suspected adult abuse, neglect and /or exploitation,
reviewing annual guardianship reports, initiating emergency
protective order, testifying in legal proceedings, evaluating
individuals for waived services, and assisting adults with
placement in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Employees have contact with others and influence outcomes by
participating on task forces, strategic planning, mentoring,
teaching and conduct outreach.
This position requires employee to be on-call for evening and
weekend emergencies. Upon completion of the training program and
attainment of necessary approvals, the employee shall be redefined
to a full-performance Family Services Specialist II and becomes
eligible for a pay increase as defined by the local agency
compensation plan.
General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) -
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.
Minimum Qualifications: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.
Virginia Driver's License or the ability to obtain one prior to
hiring.
Preferred Qualifications:Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a
Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker License.
Prefer prior work experience in a local department of social
services office/human services setting/or internship in a human
services or social services.
Prefer Bilingual English/Spanish.
Prefer exp. working with the elderly, disabled or those with mental
illnesses.
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.
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.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results
of the required checks and screenings.
May require after-hours on-call.
May require reporting for shelter duty during emergencies and/or
disasters.
A sealed copy of college transcript must be provided prior to
employment.
Requires valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license to include
driving record that meets agency standard.
Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications/resumes for
this position must be submitted electronically through this
website. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the
information within the application and/or resume. Applicants are
encouraged to include complete and detailed relevant work history
on applications/resumes. Mailed, emailed, faxed or hand delivered
applications will not be accepted. Selected applicants will be
contacted by email address listed on the application/resume.
Janie Good
540-574-5126
Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District
110 North Mason Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22803
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