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Working Title of Vacant Position
Family Services Specialist II - Prevention
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
HUMAN SVCS
Division
HS-SS FAMILY SERVICES
Requisition Number
2024030
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8 am to 5 pm; 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.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA (100 Outlaw Street)
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE10
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$49,612 to $65,736 annually depending upon qualifications.
Job Description
Family Services Specialist II -Prevention
In-Home (Prevention) is an alignment of CPS Ongoing and Prevention Services that prioritizes family preservation through meaningful partnerships with families and their support systems to ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being. In particular, In-Home structures all case practices around three child safety scenarios: a child living in his or her own home; a child living temporarily with a relative (kin); or a child living long-term with a relative (kin) with regular visitation with parents. In-Home services focus on specific, integrated strategies directed towards teaming engagement efforts, collective, streamlined assessment decision-making, behavior-based safety goals, and needs-driven service provision.
The purpose of the position is to supervise staff and/or provide support and assistance to agency clients for the area of responsibility. The position is responsible for staff supervision and/or client assessment, planning, counseling, education/training, monitoring, and reporting. The position works within broad policy and organizational guidelines; independently plans and implements projects; reports the progress of major activities through periodic meetings.
ESSENTIALTASKS
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
In-Home (Prevention) is an alignment of CPS Ongoing and Prevention Services that prioritizes family preservation through meaningful partnerships with families and their support systems to ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being. In particular, In-Home structures all case practices around three child safety scenarios: a child living in his or her own home; a child living temporarily with a relative (kin); or a child living long-term with a relative (kin) with regular visitation with parents. In-Home services focus on specific, integrated strategies directed towards teaming engagement efforts, collective, streamlined assessment decision-making, behavior-based safety goals, and needs-driven service provision.
The purpose of the position is to supervise staff and/or provide support and assistance to agency clients for the area of responsibility. The position is responsible for staff supervision and/or client assessment, planning, counseling, education/training, monitoring, and reporting. The position works within broad policy and organizational guidelines; independently plans and implements projects; reports the progress of major activities through periodic meetings.
ESSENTIALTASKS
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Conducts interviews or investigations and makes client/family assessments; formulates and implements plans; initiates and processes eligibility referrals.
- Supervises staff and/or volunteers, including training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, and disciplining.
- Provides individual and group counseling for client and family; assists staff with crisis management.
- Oversees programs and activities relating to resources and volunteers.
- Interacts/coordinates with other agencies, organizations, or family/community members to provide services for client and family; makes referrals for other social services.
- Conducts home visits to supervise, observe, and document family interactions, activities, and environment.
- Approves expenditures for assigned area; provides fiscal data for preparation of annual budgets.
- Provides direct services to client/family including teaching basic living, parenting, budgeting, or employment skills, and providing mediation counseling and transportation.
- Collects and compiles information/data, and prepares routine and specialized reports; maintains files/records for area of responsibility.
- Investigates/establishes collateral contacts.
- Provides emergency services/crisis intervention for clients/families; prepares reports and documentation for court hearings; testifies in court; provides client placement as needed.
- Performs routine office tasks such as dictating case notes, data entry, typing correspondence or forms, filing, faxing, telephoning, or photocopying.
- Conducts workshops for teens; attends professional workshops and seminars to improve professional skills.
- Selected applicants must be able to work after hours if needed to complete home visits and ensure service needs are being met.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse ourBenefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONALREQUIREMENT: In order to be evaluated for vacancies in the Family Services Specialist job series, applicants shall possess the qualifications outlined in (1) OR (2) below:
1) A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the human services field, including Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Counselor Education, Human Services, Sociology, Family and Child Development, Aging Studies, Gerontology, Criminal Justice with a minor in one of the above studies, or other related degrees determined by the Department of Human Resources based on the similarity of the curriculum and course content.
2) A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years of appropriate and related, full-time equivalent experience in a human services-related area.
To be considered for promotion, persons currently employed in the Family Services Specialist job series by a local department prior to January 1, 1999, who do not meet the qualifications outlined in either (1) or (2) above, must possess four years of appropriate and related experience in a human services area and must have successfully completed all available competency-based training related to the promotional area.
1) A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the human services field, including Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Counselor Education, Human Services, Sociology, Family and Child Development, Aging Studies, Gerontology, Criminal Justice with a minor in one of the above studies, or other related degrees determined by the Department of Human Resources based on the similarity of the curriculum and course content.
2) A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years of appropriate and related, full-time equivalent experience in a human services-related area.
To be considered for promotion, persons currently employed in the Family Services Specialist job series by a local department prior to January 1, 1999, who do not meet the qualifications outlined in either (1) or (2) above, must possess four years of appropriate and related experience in a human services area and must have successfully completed all available competency-based training related to the promotional area.
EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of appropriate and related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIALCERTIFICATIONSANDLICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
SPECIALREQUIREMENT: 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
Two years or more experience in Child Protective Services (CPS), CPS Ongoing or Foster Care.
Current or prior experience with Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) in Child Protective Services (CPS), Ongoing or Foster Care.
Prevention/Community based case management experience.
Knowledge of OASIS.
Experience writing service plans.
Experience testifying in court and/or preparation of court documents such as court reports, Preliminary Protective Order or Removal Orders.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
01/19/2024
Job Close Date
03/25/2024
Open Continuous
Special Instructions to Applicants
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Sitting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Walking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Lifting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Climbing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Computer, copier, fax, telephone, scanner, adding machine, calculator, printer, car, and related equipment.
Protective Equipment Required
N/A
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
S = Seasonally
Fire Hazards
S = Seasonally
Explosives
S = Seasonally
Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse
S = Seasonally
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
D = Daily
Noise and Vibration
D = Daily
Fumes and Odors
D = Daily
Wetness/Humidity
D = Daily
Darkness or Poor Lighting
D = Daily
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
NO
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
