Sr. Family Services Specialist - Permanent Full-Time

Salary : $51,503.00 - $56,653.00 Annually
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 07865
Department: SOCIAL SERVICES - ADMIN
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Function
The purpose of the class is to perform responsible and highly complex professional duties to provide a variety of services to eligible customers to improve their ability to function in society. Duties involve direct intervention with individuals with complex problems in one or more areas such as Family Services, adoption, adult services, and child welfare services. This class works under general supervision of the assigned Family Services Supervisor independently developing work methods and sequences. This position is with the Adult Protective Services unit.
Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Gerontology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field of study.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) year of full-time equivalent experience in a family engagement; child development, elderly or disabled fields of work, or family-focused social work or closely related experiences.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• May require State certification if assigned to the Foster Care Unit.

Additional Requirements

• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

• The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:
• -Health insurance
• -Dental insurance
• -Vision insurance
• -Reimbursement accounts
• Health insurance offered through Optima Health (1-800-229-1199). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the
  The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the
• Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) 1-800-237-6060. For more information, see the
  
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
  
• The eleven paid holidays each year include:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
  
• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
  
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
  Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
  
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
  Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01
Do you have a Bachelor's or higher degree in Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field of study?

• Yes
• No

02
Which of the options below best describes your experience in family engagement, child development or family focused social work?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 4-5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

03
I understand that I must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

04
I understand that if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete pre-employment testing for controlled substances and I will be subject to random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

• Yes
• No

05
This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
Required Question