Description
Are you looking for a rewarding career in human services? Do you enjoy getting out into the community and working directly with children and families? As a Family Services Specialist with the Winchester Department of Social Services, you will have the opportunity to work with children and their families to make their homes safe and a place where children can thrive.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:
- Are you motivated by helping families overcome life challenges
- Respond well to the unexpected and are able to roll with the punches
- Have a positive attitude and are resilient in the face of challenges
- Are a natural problem-solver and excel at working through tricky situations
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Are proactive and persistent — whatever it takes to get the job done!
- Are organized and able to keep up with documentation and paperwork
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive benefits package – see more at https://www.winchesterva.gov/human-resources
- Tight-knit team atmosphere
- Extensive training and shadowing opportunities
- Consistent coaching and mentorship on the job
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess for child safety and risk by completing assessments and investigations, developing and monitoring safety plans, and providing ongoing services.
- Schedule and attend home visits in order to ensure the safety of the children and family.
- Assess for service needs, coordinate referrals, and encourage participation in services to enhance parenting skills and family functioning.
- Engage and support families through collaborative family partnership meetings.
- Prepare court reports, affidavits and testify in court.
- Complete required documentation in a timely manner, in accordance with state and local policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field, or a Bachelor’s Degree in any field with two years of related experience in Social Work.
- Within 90 days of employment, you must have a driving commute within a one-hour time frame of the City of Winchester limits.
Job Posting Statement
Check to make sure you’re a good fit by doing the following two things:
- View the realistic job preview for this position: https://youtu.be/e-fPuybcOpQ
- Complete this assessment tool. You will be asked to bring your ratings total if contacted for an interview: https://bit.ly/3enjAnP
Mission: The Winchester Department of Social Services promotes safety, stability and self-sufficiency to improve the quality of life of the City’s residents by providing critical human services and maintaining strong community partnerships.
Values:
- Collaboration – partnering with clients, teammates and community partners towards a common goal
- Adaptability – practicing flexibility and responding to unexpected changes and challenges
- Integrity – maintaining accountability and doing the right thing at all times
- Dedication – displaying commitment to the work, teammates, clients, and community