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Chesterfield County Human Resource Management Family Services Specialist - ICPC in Chesterfield, Virginia
*[Family Services Specialist - ICPC *[Social Services *[Hiring Range: $53,668 - $63,061 *[Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Sept 8, 2024
[We know you: you're flexible, adaptable and well-organized; compassionate and understanding; assertive and able to make independent decisions. You're committed to the children who need a voice and those who care for them. And you know what? You might be exactly who we're looking for.
[Bachelor's degree in human services field; one year of social work experience preferred; or possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a human service-related area desired; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor's degree in social work preferred. Foster care program experience preferred. Excellent organizational, oral/written communication, interpersonal and public relations- skills are necessary. Knowledge of and ability to apply social work principles and practice to children and families required.
Computer proficiency preferred. Must be willing to work on a flexible schedule and outside of normal business hours as needed. [Current valid drivers license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. [Conducts home studies and provides supervision for foster children in custody of another state through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). Conducts court-ordered home studies for custody cases. This position is also responsible for assisting Senior Family Services Specialist with local ICPC cases, acts as a liaison with the State ICPC office and provides complex casework/counseling. [ Specific duties include engaging families in prevention strategies; interviewing and assessing families as placement resources using trauma-informed practices and assuring compliance with minimum standards for foster home approval; writing reports, correspondence, and case narratives; and testifying in court. Performs other work as required.[This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
Chesterfield County offers an attractive benefits package and incentives for candidates with a masters degree in social work and bilingual (Spanish and ASL) abilities. Did you know that working for a local government provides credit towards the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)?
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