Family Services Specialist I

Virginia Department of Corrections

Family Services Specialist I providing entry-level casework under supervision in Foster Care and Adoption. Collaborating with clients to assess needs and monitor program compliance while learning the role.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeBristol • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $36,993 - $56,993 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represents the entry-level employees working under close supervision while being trained in program areas, specifically Foster Care and Adoption.
Performs routine- to journey-level casework activities and the casework usually is reviewed by the supervisor prior to implementing a case action.
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.
Interprets laws, policies and regulations as applied to specific area of responsibility.
Monitors, coordinates and administers specific programs as assigned.
Coordinates services within specific area of responsibility.
Interviews and assesses customer needs and other relevant factors – such as education/skill levels, abilities, interests, and support systems.
Informs clients of related service programs rules/regulations, and right to participate.
Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans.
Provides case management services to monitor compliance.
Manages program waiting lists.
Tracks expenditures, prepares/submits budget estimates and ensures payment for services.
Completes necessary federal, state and local planning and reporting requirements.
Coordinates with other agencies and participates in multi-disciplinary and interagency teams providing services to customers.
Conducts overall monitoring of programs in specific area of responsibility.
Serves as a resource to clients and the community in the area of expertise.
Provides after-hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area as mandated in Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of Social Services.
Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Represents the entry-level employees working under close supervision while being trained in program areas, specifically Foster Care and Adoption.
Performs routine- to journey-level casework activities and the casework usually is reviewed by the supervisor prior to implementing a case action.
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.
Interprets laws, policies and regulations as applied to specific area of responsibility.
Monitors, coordinates and administers specific programs as assigned.
Coordinates services within specific area of responsibility.
Interviews and assesses customer needs and other relevant factors – such as education/skill levels, abilities, interests, and support systems.
Informs clients of related service programs rules/regulations, and right to participate.
Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans.
Provides case management services to monitor compliance.
Manages program waiting lists.
Tracks expenditures, prepares/submits budget estimates and ensures payment for services.
Completes necessary federal, state and local planning and reporting requirements.
Coordinates with other agencies and participates in multi-disciplinary and interagency teams providing services to customers.
Conducts overall monitoring of programs in specific area of responsibility.
Serves as a resource to clients and the community in the area of expertise.
Provides after-hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care. 🎯 Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area as mandated in Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of Social Services.
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Hard Skills & Tools

caseworkcase managementbudget preparationservice plan implementationprogram monitoringexpenditure trackingneeds assessmentregulatory interpretationprogram administrationmulti-disciplinary coordination

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationclient advocacyempathyadaptabilityconflict resolutiontime management

Certifications

BSWMSWCommonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license