Family Services Specialist III (CPS)
Virginia Department of Social Services · Stafford, Texas, US
Title Description- This the specialist level in the class series for Family Services.
Job description
Title Description- This the specialist level in the class series for Family Services. Employees specialize in program areas and assume more complex duties such as: interviewing/investigating in cases involving suspected child/adult abuse/neglect, out-of-home placements, guardianships, emergency protective orders, and adoptions; testifying in legal proceedings; and placing children in foster/adoptive homes. Employees have contacts with others and influence outcomes by participating on task forces, strategic planning, mentoring, teaching, and conducting outreach. Programs areas generally include Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, and Adoptions. Additionally, in some agencies, positions may be partly dedicated to Child Care and Employment Services in addition to other program areas. This Family Services Specialist III will be working primarily in Child Protective Services. *This position specializes in Child Protective Services (CPS) program areas. About Working at Stafford DSS: https://vimeo.com/910172119 Stafford County Website: https://www.staffordcountyva.gov/ General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge...