Social Services Specialist III

2 weeks ago


SaintBrieuc, Bretagne, United States Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Full time

Social Services Specialist III - Adoption and Kinship Assistance

Position Description:

  • Support adoptive parents and kinship guardians for children who have exited the child welfare system
  • Strengthen permanency and well-being of children and families in a diverse community
  • Opportunity to impact the community through the Division of Children, Youth and Families
  • Signing bonus offered for new county hires

About Fairfax County:

Join a workforce of over 16,000 employees, offering diverse and stimulating career opportunities. Make a daily impact on the well-being of the community.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide counseling and crisis intervention to adoptive and kinship families
  • Advocate for families and negotiate services agreements
  • Utilize trauma-informed practices to support families through post-adoption services
  • Use advanced clinical skills for sensitive information sharing
  • Contribute to data analysis and outcome improvement

Qualifications:

  • Thorough knowledge of child protection, foster care, and adoption laws
  • Strong communication and decision-making abilities
  • Experience in providing guidance and supervision to staff
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals and meet deadlines

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in related field plus three years of social work experience. Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in social work or related field
  • Clinical license such as LCSW or LPC
  • Minimum of two years of experience in foster care and adoption

Selection Process:

Panel interview including practical exercise.

Fairfax County is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.



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