The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking an experienced Family Services Specialist II to assess client family service needs; develop an appropriate family services plan; gather, interpret, and compile information; and use an array of counseling and intervention techniques to assist the client.
The Candidate will provide direct and/or referral family services to clients whose social problems require a high level of skills and abilities to assess and meet the needs of the client effectively. They will have comprehensive knowledge of community resources to make appropriate referrals for clients; participate in training to further develop skills and may conduct training in specialized areas to staff, other professionals, and the community. The candidate will assist supervisor in the training of new workers to share worker's knowledge and skills with new employees.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services field (social work, counseling, gerontology, guidance and counseling, family and child development, psychology, or sociology) and three (3) years of experience in a human services field; or possess a bachelor’s degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of five (5) years of related experience in a human services area.Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
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