Family Services Specialist II
Job in
Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, 22603, USA
Listed on 2026-07-07
Listing for:
Virginia Department of Social Services
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-07-07
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Overview
This is the experienced, journey-level position in the Family Services Specialist classification. Employees work under general supervision handling routine to mid-complexity casework across Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, and Foster Care/Adoption. Casework is periodically reviewed by a supervisor before case actions are implemented — distinguishing this role from the more independent FSS III.
Key Responsibilities- Interpret and apply laws, policies, and regulations across CPS, APS, and/or Foster Care/Adoption program areas
- Conduct off-site visits to clients' homes, schools, and service provider locations; occasional overnight travel required
- Interview and assess client strengths, needs, education/skill levels, and support systems
- Provide crisis intervention services and administer standardized assessment instruments
- Conduct family finding, home studies, and facilitate Family Partnership meetings
- Develop and implement service plans; present cases to determine appropriate services
- Provide court testimony and prepare related documentation
- Monitor program compliance, track expenditures, and submit budget estimates
- Coordinate with interagency and multi-disciplinary teams serving clients
- Provide after-hours on-call emergency coverage; assist with emergency shelter setup as needed
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field, or any Bachelor's degree plus 2+ years of relevant human services experience
- BSW/MSW and a Virginia Social Work license preferred
- Valid driver's license with a safe driving record required; must reside within a 1-hour commute of Winchester within 90 days
- Bilingual English–Spanish preferred
- At least 50% of work performed in the field in varying conditions
- Frequent travel, occasional overnight stays, and rotating on-call nights/weekends required
- Light physical effort required (up to 2
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