Family Services Worker - Child Protection Services

The City of Richmond Department of Social Services is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Family Services Worker - CPS in the Division of Children, Families & Adults. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children and following up on reports of abuse and neglect of children.

• Testifying and executing court-orders;
• Conducting interviews to gather evidence;
• Developing service plans;
• Transporting clients to ensure their welfare or facilitate the delivery of appropriate services;
• Preparing documentation and recommendations for court;
• Providing or coordinating interventions and services to families at risk or families; where children have been removed;
• Petitioning the court for removals and protective orders;
• Investigating alleged cases of abuse and neglect;
• Responding to hotline reports;
• Supervising cases, monitoring progress and compliance with court orders and providing case management for children and families.
• Establishing and maintaining individual case records;
• Ensuring safety of children in the department's care;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge in principles and practices in the human services field, including knowledge of programs, social-economic trends, and behaviors that impact the delivery of human services; and State and local policies and procedures, laws, and regulations.

Demonstrated skills in advocating and counseling; administering individual and family assessments and interpreting results; Interviewing; Case management, including reporting and documenting; Oral/written communication; and conducting forensic interviews.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a human services field is also acceptable if it includes at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques, such as: (a) social work; (b) psychology; (c) sociology; (d) guidance and/or counseling; or (e) child development;
• Master's degree in social work is preferred;
• One year of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in social work;

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.