Family Services Specialist I - CPS

Family Services Specialist I - CPS

Hiring Range: $51,869.00 to $68,727.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Typical Tasks Include:

• Conducting interviews and investigations; assessing client and family needs; developing and implementing service plans.
• Screening and managing interstate referrals; reviewing and preparing home studies.
• Providing individual and group counseling to clients and families.
• Coordinating client services, processing invoices, verifying provider availability, and negotiating service rates.
• Collaborating with external agencies, community partners, and family members to ensure appropriate service delivery.
• Conducting home visits to monitor family dynamics and assess child safety; coordinating child visitation schedules.
• Delivering direct services such as parenting education, life skills coaching, mediation, and client accompaniment.
• Preparing detailed reports and maintaining case files and program records.
• Providing emergency and crisis intervention services; offering court testimony and arranging child placements.
• Recruiting, screening, and training foster parents and volunteers.
• Educating the public about available services and eligibility requirements.
• Completing administrative tasks including case documentation, data entry, correspondence, and recordkeeping.
• Facilitating service provider training and ensuring compliance with certification standards.
• Rotating through service areas such as CPS, foster care, and adoption, as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to protect and support children and families in our community. If you're a compassionate, experienced professional committed to service and advocacy, we encourage you to apply.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer