Family Services Specialist I - Foster Care

Job description

APPLY HERE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSTING: TYPICAL TASKS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Emergency Duty (On-Call) participation is required to comply with mandated responsibilities as listed under Section 63.2-1503,B; Section 63.2-900; and 63.2-1604-63.2-1610, Code of Virginia. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Preferred Qualifications Familiar with Foster Care within the State of Virginia. Some knowledge of Social Work principles and practices Provides case management services to monitor compliance Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in Foster Care. - Conducts interviews or investigations and makes client/family assessments; formulates and implements plan; screens interstate referrals; sends out and reviews home study information. Provides individual and group counseling for client and family. - Prepares purchase orders for client services, and negotiates provider rates; confirms provider avail...