Family Services Specialist III

4 weeks ago


Chesapeake, Virginia, United States City of Chesapeake Full time

Job Description

This is a challenging and rewarding position in the Adult Protective Services (APS) Unit at the City of Chesapeake. As a Family Services Specialist III, you will be responsible for supervising a team of staff and maintaining a caseload of high-trauma cases involving abused and neglected adults. Your duties will include providing administrative and supervisory oversight, conducting investigations, and providing crisis intervention services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise staff to ensure quality casework and adherence to policies
  • Conduct investigations and provide crisis intervention services
  • Monitor staff and case review to ensure ongoing reassessment of client need and service efficacy
  • Interview victims, perpetrators, and collaterals
  • Determine whether adults are in need of protective services
  • Assess service needs to ensure the safety and protection of adults
  • Prepare and staff investigations for disposition
  • Engage in the provision of services to stop and prevent further abuse
  • Document investigations and the need for protective services into the State system
  • Initiate legal actions to protect incapacitated persons or their assets from abuse, neglect, or exploitation

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a human services field or related degree
  • Minimum of four years of experience in a human services area
  • Valid driver's license and driving record in compliance with City of Chesapeake policies
  • Emergency duty (on-call) participation required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two years conducting Adult Protective Services investigations
  • Knowledge of APS-Peer Place system
  • Supervisory experience

About the City of Chesapeake:

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