Family Services Specialist II (CPS In-Home)

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Family Services Specialist II position. An Overview This essential position provides clinically based and family-centered services for children, youth, and their families when abuse and /or neglect has occurred, or they are identified as high risk for future maltreatment. The social workers in this position carry Child Protective Services (CPS) In-Home cases composed of both CPS and Prevention cases. Social workers in this position are often the primary clinical case managers providing intensive preventive interventions and case management in coordination with community partners and other professionals. This position is responsible for maintaining timely and accurate records in accordance with federal, state and local policy. Additional responsibilities include written assessments, service plans, oral testimony in court and occasional court reports. Family Services Specialists II must have an understanding of the continuum of services from the initial CPS referral to the provision of consistent, clinically based, and trauma-informed services. The individual hired for this position may be assigned to perform either CPS Intake or CPS In-Home work duties as needed. The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability. We are proud to welcome you to explore the City of Alexandria's excellent benefits and programs! The benefits referenced on this site, may be changed from time to time without notice. Temporary and some part-time positions are not eligible for these benefits. For further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team of Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Alexandria, Virginia