Family Services Specialist I
Virginia Department of Social Services · Bristol, Virginia, US
Title Description- Family Services Specialist I represents the entry level employees working under close supervision while being trained in either Child Prot...
Job description
Title Description- Family Services Specialist I represents the entry level employees working under close supervision while being trained in either Child Protective Services or Foster Care/Adoption. Employees perform routine- to journey-level casework activities and the casework usually is reviewed by the supervisor prior to implementing a case action. Upon completion of the training program and attainment of necessary approvals, the employee shall be redefined to a full-performance Family Services Specialist II. The Family Services Specialist I is distinguished from the Family Services Specialist II by the latter’s functioning more independently as a full performance Family Services Specialist. General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) – Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child protective services and/or foster care. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge- Some knowledge of: social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; and social, economic, and health problems. Skills- Skill in operating a motor vehicle and personal computer with associated software. Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both...