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Chesterfield County Human Resource Management Family Services Specialist - Employment Services Team in Chesterfield, Virginia
*Family Services Specialist - Employment Services Team *Social Services *Hiring Range: $53,668 - $63,061 *Deadline: 11:59 p.m. June 2, 2024
We know you: youre flexible, adaptable, and well-organized; compassionate, understanding and assertive. Youre committed to helping families overcome barriers to self-sufficiency through education and employment. And you know what? You might be exactly who were looking for.
What You Do and How You Do it: The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services is looking for one Family Services Specialists who will interview and evaluate participants in the Virginia Initiative for Education and Work (VIEW), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Education and Training program, as well as other customers interested in employment services. You will perform assessments to screen customers in the areas of employability, education/learning, mental health, substance abuse and medical needs. You will research and coordinate services as needed, monitor and guide service delivery, advocate for customers and locate additional resources. You will monitor, implement, interpret, and apply federal, state and local policies related to the VIEW and SNAP EandT programs. This position requires continual analysis and interpretation of data to assess customers needs to plan and implement a course of action. Perform other work as required.
Heres What You Need: A bachelor's degree in social work or another human services field; two years of social work or human services experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in workforce development is preferred. Current valid drivers license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.A Chesterfield County application is also required and must be submitted online by the deadline.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to include the ability to interact with a diverse population
- Strong engagement, assessment, and interviewing skills
- Assertive and confident - especially when being challenged
- Strong organization, time management and computer skills
- Ability to deal effectively with conflict
- Good personal boundaries
- Good driving record
- Strong team player
- Skill in critical-thinking and problem-solving in emergency situations
- Knowledge of social work principles and practices
- Skill in case management
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to show adaptability and flexibility based on the needs of the team, division, and agency
The hiring salary range is $53,668 - $63,061. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
*Real Talk Well be honestthis is intense. Most of your contact with the public will be through telephone calls or walk-ins at social services. Some people may not be pleased about th *