Family Services Specialist III

Job description

Job Description: This is a sensitive and essentia l position. This position investigates allegations of child abuse/neglect. Interview in cases involving suspected child abuse/neglect. Testify in legal proceedings. Coordinate services for families and children to promote well-being and safety. Interview to gather data in regard to social, emotional, health, and economic circumstances. Provide court-ordered home studies. Conducts work in the office and the field. Provide shelter duty in times of emergencies and natural disasters. The position requires being a professional with a positive attitude and a team player with an ongoing working relationship within the agency and community. Position may be supervised by CPS Supervisor, Assistant Director, or Director. Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s): Knowledge of: social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; laws, policies, and regulations relating to human services program areas; investigating and interviewing techniques; legal procedures as related to program area; and social, economic, and health problems. Skills: Operate personal computer, agency vehicles, fax and copy machines;...