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Family Services Specialist

Are you looking for a rewarding career in human services? Do you enjoy getting out into the community and working directly with children and families? As a Family Services Specialist with the Winchester Department of Social Services, you will have the opportunity to work with children and their families to make their homes safe and a place where children can thrive.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:  
  • Are you motivated by helping families overcome life challenges 
  • Respond well to the unexpected and are able to roll with the punches
  • Have a positive attitude and are resilient in the face of challenges
  • Are a natural problem-solver and excel at working through tricky situations
  • Enjoy working as part of a team
  • Are proactive and persistent -- whatever it takes to get the job done!
  • Are organized and able to keep up with documentation and paperwork 
WHAT WE OFFER: 

 Duties, Responsibilities, Miscellaneous Information:
  • Assess for child safety and risk by completing assessments and investigations, developing and monitoring safety plans, and providing ongoing services.
  • Schedule and attend home visits in order to ensure the safety of the children and family.
  • Assess for service needs, coordinate referrals, and encourage participation in services to enhance parenting skills and family functioning.
  • Engage and support families through collaborative family partnership meetings. 
  • Prepare court reports, affidavits and testify in court.
  • Complete required documentation in a timely manner, in accordance with state and local policy.

 Qualifications/Certifications:.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field, or a Bachelor's Degree in any field with two years of related experience in Social Work. 
  • Within 90 days of employment, you must have a driving commute within a one-hour time frame of the City of Winchester limits.

 Job Posting Statement:
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