Position Information Position Information Working Title Family Services Specialist I/II (Smyth) Role Title Local-Classified Job Open Date 04/06/2018 Job Close Date 04/20/2018 Open Until Filled No Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No Hiring Range $29,930 (May be higher depending on qualifications) Agency Dept of Social Services - Local (765-01) Agency Website www.dss.virginia.gov Location Smyth - 173 Sublocation Marion Position Number 00004 Job Posting Number 1036331 Type of Recruitment General Public - G Does this position have telework options? No Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference No Job Type Full-Time (Salaried) Job Type Detail Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1 Pay Band UG Job Description Family Services Specialist I represents the entry level employees working under close supervision while being trained in program areas such as, Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care/Adoption, Child Care and Employment Services. 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 and become eligible for a pay increase as defined by the local agency compensation plan. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelors degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area as mandated in Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of Social Services. Interprets laws, policies and regulations as applied to specific area of responsibility: Monitors, coordinates and administers specific programs as assigned; Coordinates services within specific area of responsibility; Interview and assesses customer needs and other relevant factors such as education/skill levels, abilities, interests and support systems. Informs clients of related service programs rules/regulations; and right to participate; Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans; Provides case management services to monitor compliance; Manages program waiting list; Tracks expenditures, prepares/submits budget estimates and ensures payment for services; Completes necessary federal, state and local planning and reporting requirement; Coordinates with other agencies and participates in multi-disciplinary and interagency teams providing services to customers; Conducts overall monitoring of programs in specific area of responsibility; Serves as a resource to clients and the community in area of expertise; and Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care. Some knowledge of: social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; and social, economic and health programs; Skill in operating a motor vehicle and personal computer with associated software. Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed; Develop and implement service plans in order to insure the delivery of appropriate services to the client; Make sounds judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies and regulations; respond to the clients emotions in order to accomplish services objectives; Plan and manage own work activities including service delivery preparing reports, correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities; Establish and maintain effective relationships; and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field. Preferred Qualifications Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license area preferred. Experience in assigned program area and completion of required training or equivalent combination of training & experience leading to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. Special Requirements This position is covered under Code of Virginia §63.2-160001.1 or §63.2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the require checks and screenings. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI ) local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority. Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered applications will not be accepted. This website will provide a confirmation receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application for this position. Special Instructions to Applicants Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered applications will not be accepted. This website will provide a confirmation receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information with the application. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. Contact Information Name Mary L. Edmiston Phone 276-783-8148 x 8384 Fax Email Address 121 Bagley Circle, Suite 200 Marion VA 24354 Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff? (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only); Yes No Not Applicable * Do you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff? (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only) Yes No Not Applicable * How did you find this employment opportunity? State Recruitment Management System (RMS) Agency Website or Bulletin Board Job Board (Indeed, Monster, Dice, etc.) Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) Newspaper or Professional Journal (Please specify below) Career Fair or Job Event (Please specify below) VEC (Virginia Employment Commission) Radio/TV (Please specify below) Other (Please specify below) * Please specify the actual source from your response to question #3 above (Name of newspaper, Journal Title, Job Board, Career Fair, Agency Website, Social Media Type, etc.) If unknown or none, enter: N/A. (Open Ended Question) * Do you possess any of the following Veteran statuses? Veteran who has received an honorable discharge and 180 days of active duty Disabled Veteran who has received an honorable discharge None of the above * Have you ever been convicted of a barrier crime as defined under code references 63.2-1719 or 63.2-1726? Yes No * Do you possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (as required by Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia). Yes No If you answered "No" to the above question referencing a bachelor's degree in human services, do you expect to receive your degree in the current semester? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents