Family Services Specialist II (pt - fpm Facilitator)

Family Services Specialist II (PT-FPM Facilitator)

Hiring Range: $30.37 per hour to $30.37 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Title Description: This is the full performance level in the occupational group for Family Services. Employees are responsible for developing and implementing individualized service plans involving the application of casework methods in Employment Services and Child Care, and basic service level caseloads of Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoptions. Employees may provide services in all program areas or specialize in one or several program areas. Typically employees perform all tasks independently and only seek supervisory advice on unusual situations or when policies and procedures require supervisory review or involvement. The Family Services Specialist II is distinguished from the Family Services Specialist III by the latter's functioning at the advanced level, and becoming more specialized in program areas and assuming more complex duties.

*The Family Partnership Meeting (FPM) Facilitator is responsible for scheduling, preparing (including interviewing), facilitating, and documenting FPM's involving the application of casework methods in basic service level caseloads of CPS, In-Home, Foster Care and Adoptions.

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General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only):

• Interprets laws, policies and regulations as applied to specific area of responsibility;
• Works collaboratively with workers, families, supports, service providers and community partners;
• Coordinates services within specific area of responsibility;
• Interviews clients through a trauma-informed lens to identify strengths, needs and other relevant factors such as safety concerns, risk factors, adverse childhood experiences, support systems, etc. for the FPM;
• Manages the daily flow of referrals for Family Partnership Meetings that come in to the Family Services Units and schedules these meetings in a timely manner by following state guidance;
• Coordinates FPM's by contacting family members, community partners, and agency staff involved in making decisions about the safety, permanency, and well-being of children;
• Facilitates structured, solution-focused group discussions that empower children and families to voice their concerns while addressing agency-related issues;
• Documents the Family Partnership Meeting in the state's case management system and distributes a copy to all participants;
• Assists in providing in-service training to staff and community on best practices for Family Engagement;
• Tracks statistical information related to Family Partnership Meetings;
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure child safety and improve the outcomes in families.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge- Working knowledge of: social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; laws, policies, and regulations relating to human services program areas; and social, economic, and health problems.

Skills- Skill in operating a motor vehicle and personal computer with associated software.

Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed; develop and implement service plans in order to insure the delivery of appropriate services to the client; make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations; respond to the client's emotions in order to accomplish services objectives; plan and manage own work activities including service delivery preparing reports, and correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities; establish and maintain effective relationships; and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.

Education and Experience- 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). Experience in assigned program area and completion of required training programs or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 as mandated in Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia
• Experience in foster care, adoptions, CPS and/or In-home and completion of VDSS training programs or equivalent combination of training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Proficiency with personal computer and associated software to include Microsoft Word.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain case documentation within a case management system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced facilitation, de-escalation and re-direction of clients, family members, professionals during FPMs.
• Strong verbal and communication skills; skill in interviewing to gather, interpret, and use data appropriately; excellent organization skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and work effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with families to identify solutions to specific issues and/or challenges such as parenting, behavior management, childcare, financial stability, housing mental health, substance abuse, etc.
• Experience assembling information and making written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.

Special Requirements:

Applicants will be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and pre-employment drug/alcohol screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks, employment verification/references & credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the hiring authority. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete listing of relevant work experience and qualifications on the application and/or resume. Applications/resumes for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, e-mailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. The website will provide a confirmation when the application/resume is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application/resume.

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