
Posting number: 2027-00544
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, Human Resources, Social Services, Child Support, Human Services, Community and Social Services, Child Care
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.
What we do and how we do it is driven by our 4 Guiding Principles:
A Family Services Specialist II provides intensive and specialized, culturally competent social work services to individuals and families. An employee in this position utilizes the Family Engagement best practices of Family Partnership Meetings (FPMs) and Family Group Conferences (FGCs) to promote child safety, stability, permanency, and family connection. Alexandria DCHS utilizes a racial equity approach in all decision making.
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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.