Family Services Specialist II

Location: Henrico

General Information

1052

Main Organization

General Government

Location

Social Services - 8600 Dixon Powers Drive, Henrico

Minimum Salary

$ 27.07

Max Salary

$ 46.43

Posting Date

06-04-2026

Closing Date

06-22-2026

Job Status

Hourly/Temporary

General Statement of Duties

Provides professional case management services for children, adults and families in the foster care and/or adoption unit; exercises independent judgment and initiative and is thoroughly familiar with agency standards, policies and functions as well as the full range of community resources; performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Considerable knowledge of: current social, economic and health concerns; current literature and trends in the social work field; the federal Social Security Act; casework philosophy, methods and practices; human behavior including individual and group behavior; community resources; accurately understands and interprets laws and regulations; ability to effectively plan and organize work; ability to gather, document and report relevant facts accurately.
• Sound computer skills with the ability to use computer and typical business software, proprietary software and applications, and various wireless technologies and peripherals for communications and to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to build rapport, communicate and interact professionally with diverse array of clients, relevant stakeholders, community resources and the public; ability to establish and maintain sound professional boundaries; excellent collaborative skills with an ability work independently and as part of a team.
• Collaborates with a diverse array of stakeholders and successfully advocates for clients; re quires excellent critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and decisions independently; work is performed under general supervision.
• Serves as a primary point of contact between assigned clients, community resources and a wide array of relevant stakeholders.
• Typically works in an office setting; may be required to work in a wide array of job-related locations.
• Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to recognize engage in effective assessments, interviews, counseling, consultations, crisis interventions, discussions, trainings, meetings and other types of collaborations.

Additional Information

Valid driver's license to perform assigned duties at various locations. •

Successful completion of all training requirements established pursuant to the VA 63.2-208. Standards for personnel. •

Central Registry Check and Criminal history record check and fingerprinting of all employees in authorized and hourly safety sensitive positions.

State or Federal Funding Clause

This agreement and the continuation of this position are contingent upon the availability of specific special revenue funds.

Minimum Requirements

Four (4) year baccalaureate degree in a relevant human services field in accordance with VA Code § 63.2-219, and two (2) years of relevant social work experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)

EEO Statement

The County seeks to hire the best-qualified applicants available for each position vacancy, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status, status as an organ donor, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification).