Family Services Specialist

Family Services Specialist

Salary

$53,289.60 - $89,460.80 Annually

Location

Winchester, VA

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Department

Department of Social Services

Division

Social Services Family Services Division

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

6/18/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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;
• Other duties as assigned.

Think youre a good fit? Check out the below to see!

• View the realistic job preview for this position: https://youtu.be/e-fPuybcOpQ?
• Complete this assessment tool. You will be asked to bring your ratings total if contacted for an interview: https://bit.ly/3enjAnP?

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in a Human Services field, or a Bachelors 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

Currently working on your degree and interested in Social Work? We offer internships where you can see first hand and learn about what this position is all about. Apply here to become an intern with us - https://us.openforms.com/Form/3c583796-755c-408f-9c79-8738d451cd55

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

This position is eligible for benefits. To view out benefit packet click here.

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Do you have a valid drivers license?

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• No

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Do you have a Bachelors Degree in a Human Services field (Example: Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling)?

• Yes
• No

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If no, do you have a Bachelors or Masters Degree in another field of study?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of relevant work experience in social work, counseling, or family and child development do you have?

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Did you complete the self assessment prior to applying for this position? (Please note: your self-assessment results will be requested if you are selected for an interview)

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What is one thing you learned from watching the Family Services Specialist realistic job preview?

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Employer City of Winchester

Address 15 N. Cameron Street

Winchester, Virginia, 22601

Phone 540-667-1815

Website https://www.winchesterva.gov