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Family Services Specialist I - Harrisonburg Virginia
Company: Virginia Jobs Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
Posted On: 04/25/2024
Hiring Range: $42,542 to $79,088 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Additional Detail Harrisonburg City and County of Rockingham are some of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in the Harrisonburg/Rockingham area offers residents both a rural and suburban feel. The area has lots of restaurants, parks, entertainment and access to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite Universities, Bridgewater College, Blue Ridge Community College for entertainment activities and continuous learning. Harrisonburg/Rockingham has the Blue Ridge Mountains for hiking and the Shenandoah River for water adventures. The Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District administers a wide variety of programs and services that assist children, youth, adults, and families, individuals with disabilities, and older adults with basic supports and medical needs as well as services to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. All services are delivered under state and federal mandates or under local initiatives that seek to improve family stability, help families achieve safe and affordable housing, and increase self-sufficiency. Our Vison is better health, safety, and well-being for all. Our mission is people helping people triumph over poverty, abuse, and neglect to shape futures for themselves, their families and communities. Post Conditional Offer Contingencies Successful candidate will undergo a criminal history, CPS, and DMV check and possess a valid driver's license. Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District full time employees are eligible for full benefits through Rockingham County, including but not limited to the following as a part of total rewards package! Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Paid Time Off (accumulate 12 hours per month) Annual Paid Holidays (observe 12 per year) Group Health Plan Group Life Insurance Group Dental Insurance Group Vision Insurance Wellness Memberships Direct Deposit AFLAC Exceptional Performance Recognition Virginia Credit Union Membership Salary Range $42,542-$79,088 Adult Services/ Adult Protective Services position #100414 Title Description-This is a professional position. The Family Services Specialist performs complex tasks providing services in provision areas Adult Services and Adult Protective Services. Duties include: interviewing individuals and investigating allegations of suspected adult abuse, neglect and /or exploitation, reviewing annual guardianship reports, initiating emergency protective order, testifying in legal proceedings, evaluating individuals for waived services, and assisting adults with placement in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Employees have contact with others and influence outcomes by participating on task forces, strategic planning, mentoring, teaching and conduct outreach. This position requires employee to be on-call for evening and weekend emergencies. Upon completion of the training program and attainment of necessary approvals, the employee shall be redefined to a full-performance Family Services Specialist II and becomes eligible for a pay increase as defined by the local agency compensation plan. General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) - |
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