Family Services Specialist II

Skills- Skills 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia). Considerable 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.

Special Requirements

All applicants are subject to DMV/driving record check, Central Registry (CPS) check and/or criminal history search.

The investigation may include fingerprint checks (state Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Employees must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website.

Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications will not be accepted.

Contact Information

Name: Valerie Pierce

Phone: 757-294-5240

Fax: Faxed applications will not be accepted for this position

Email: Emailed applications will not be accepted for this position

Address: Mailed/Hand delivered applications will not be accepted for this position

Contacts

Aleasa Holloman

Recruiter

ALEASA.HOLLOMAN@DSS.VIRGINIA.GOV [https://evqk.fa.us8.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/internalmobility/opportunitymarketplace/job-details?read_only=true&requisition_number=4360&previous_page=/null&requisition_id=300000050432666]

Valerie Pierce

Hiring Manager

VALERIE.PIERCE@DSS.VIRGINIA.GOV [https://evqk.fa.us8.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/internalmobility/opportunitymarketplace/job-details?read_only=true&requisition_number=4360&previous_page=/null&requisition_id=300000050432666]

VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside nearly 13,000 state and local human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizen have access to best services and benefits available to them.