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Virginia State Job Bank Lead Family Services Specialist II - CPS in Chesterfield, Virginia
Lead Family Services Specialist II - CPS Investigations Team
Social Services
Hiring Range: $67,833 - $79,704
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. March 2, 2025
Hey there! We see yousomeone whos flexible, adaptable, super organized and you enjoy leading others. You bring compassion and understanding to every situation and have the assertiveness to make independent decisions when it counts. Your commitment to giving children a voice and ensuring their safety shines through in everything you do.
Guess what? You might be just the person were looking for! Join us and help make a real difference!
Customer Experience: Its Our Business, Its Our Passion.
The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services is hiring aLead Family Services Specialist II-CPS Investigations. Our priority is working with families to get them on track for a better life. We serve as a community resource, while protecting and assisting our communitys most vulnerable members by providing solutions to break the chain of poverty/abuse/addiction and strive to change the trajectory of a childs life. Our Lead Family Services Specialists II are leaders in our organization and do a lot of things for a lot of people. We offer many ways to use your degree and advance your career, along with great benefits. Find your fit within our team!
What You Do and How You Do It:
Are you ready to make a difference while having some fun? In this role, you'll have the chance to provide case management for a small caseload, giving you the opportunity to really connect with those you serve. Youll also play a vital role in welcoming new team members, stepping in to supervise when our main supervisor is away, and coordinating placements like a pro!
But thats not all! Youll ensure data compliance (because who doesnt love a good spreadsheet or utilizing various computer systems to track data?), support your fellow staff members, and help steer the ship by planning and developing policies that make our services even better. Staying up to date on Virginias policies in childrens services and CPS is part of the gig, so youll always be in the know.
In this role, youll provide on-call supervision, represent our department on the Family Assessment Planning Team (FAPT), and help prepare closed cases for appeal at various levels. Plus, youll review court reports and take part in training sessions that are all about professional growth and enhancing your skills.
So, if youre looking for a fulfilling job where no two days are the same and you can truly impact the community, we want to hear from you! Get ready to jump in and do other exciting work as neededbecause every day is an adventure here!
Perform other work as required.
Here's What You Need:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia) required; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Considerable experience in assigned program area/human services programs and completion of required training programs with work experience in a leadership role required.
- Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license preferred.
- Minimum of three years of child welfare experience in Virginia public social services preferred.
- Experience compiling reports, correspondence, data and narrative of case management and grant proposals preferred.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices preferred.
Were Looking for Ideal Candidates Who Have:
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to supervise staff effectively
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with a solution-focused approach
- Exceptional engagement, assessment, and interviewing skills
- Confidence and assertiveness, especially when faced with challenge
- Independent thinking and decision-making abilities
- Strong organizational, time management, and computer skills
- Effective conflict resolution skills
- Good personal boundaries and a focus on self-care
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