Family Service Specialist

An incumbent in this class functions at the entry level and directly provides, coordinates and monitors the delivery of professional social services to children, youth and families; or adult special populations and families; to resolve problems involving client abuse, neglect, dependency, antisocial behavior, exploitation and family dysfunction, which may include economically disadvantaged clients.

Requirements

• Provides services to advocate for health, safety and welfare or rights of clients and their families and assists them in obtaining needed services.
• Interviews clients and family members and/or professionals to gather personal, social and background information;
• Determines eligibility for various social service programs offered by the agency or available in the community;
• Conducts individual and family counseling sessions with clients and members of the family to aid in achieving satisfactory social development and adjustment to specific problems and situations;
• Assesses progress toward goals and makes recommendations on plans such as reclassification, discharge, aftercare, emergency protective placement in emergency or crisis situations, guardianship, petitions or options counseling.
• Enforces court orders and conditions of community supervision as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Criminal background check
• Pre-employment Drug Testing