Family Services Specialist III

New Courtesy Posting Site · Winchester

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Role Overview

This is the entry-level leadership position in the Family Services Specialist classification. It handles the most complex cases in Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, and Foster Care/Adoption. The role operates with a high degree of independence, seeking supervisory input only in unusually difficult situations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage complex, high-difficulty social work cases across CPS, APS, and Foster Care/Adoption programs
Provide guidance, mentorship, and consultation to junior staff; act in a supervisory capacity when the supervisor is absent
Develop and deliver training for staff, interns, and community professionals; supervise social work interns
Conduct home visits, home studies, family partnership meetings, and family finding activities
Administer assessments, provide crisis intervention, and develop individualized service plans
Provide court testimony and prepare court reports, home studies, and evaluations
Coordinate with multi-disciplinary and interagency teams; monitor program compliance and expenditures
Provide after-hours on-call coverage and respond to emergencies; participate in emergency shelter setup as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field (or any Bachelor's degree plus 2+ years of relevant human services experience)
Experience in a leadership role; considerable experience in the assigned program area
BSW/MSW and a Virginia Social Work license are 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

The Family Services Specialist III is an entry-level leadership position within the City of Winchester's Social Services Department, responsible for managing the most complex cases across Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, and Foster Care/Adoption programs. The role operates with a high degree of independence, stepping into a supervisory capacity in the absence of a manager while also mentoring junior staff and supervising social work interns. Day-to-day duties include conducting home visits and studies, delivering crisis intervention, developing service plans, providing court testimony, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and community agencies. Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field (or a Bachelor's in any field with two or more years of relevant experience), with a preference for BSW/MSW holders who possess a Virginia Social Work license.

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