Posting number: 2027-00510
Department: Department of Community and Human Services
Division: CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY
Job classification: FAMILY SERVICES SPECIALIST II / GS20
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Community Services, Housing, Social Services, Child Support, Human Services, Community Development, Community and Social Services, Child Care
Family Services Specialist II (CPS In-Home)
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Family Services Specialist II position.
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An Overview
This essential position provides clinically based and family-centered services for children, youth, and their families when abuse and /or neglect has occurred, or they are identified as high risk for future maltreatment. The social workers in this position carry Child Protective Services (CPS) In-Home cases composed of both CPS and Prevention cases. Social workers in this position are often the primary clinical case managers providing intensive preventive interventions and case management in coordination with community partners and other professionals. This position is responsible for maintaining timely and accurate records in accordance with federal, state and local policy. Additional responsibilities include written assessments, service plans, oral testimony in court and occasional court reports.
Family Services Specialists II must have an understanding of the continuum of services from the initial CPS referral to the provision of consistent, clinically based, and trauma-informed services. The individual hired for this position may be assigned to perform either CPS Intake or CPS In-Home work duties as needed.
How To Apply
To apply for this positing or get more information, click here to view the full posting on its official Virginia state job page.
Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The city has an area of 15.75 square miles and had an estimated total population of 160,035 in 2017. Alexandria is located in Northern Virginia south across the Potomac River, just minutes from Washington, D.C.
