Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee (CFSS)-Norfolk
Core
Provide trauma-informed case management and advocacy for children and families involved with the child welfare system due to abuse or neglect concerns.
Role type
Child and Family Services Specialist (IC)
Builds
Safety plans, case permanency goals, and connections to formal/informal support services for families.
Domain
Social Services / Child Welfare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Case management, safety assessment, trauma-informed care, family-centered practices, legal system collaboration, documentation, resource connection
Preferred skills
Child welfare experience, juvenile justice experience, case management experience
Technologies
Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools
Responsibilities
Conduct home visits and comprehensive safety assessments; advocate for children and families; collaborate with legal system and partners; utilize SDM tools for safety planning; write professional documentation; connect families to services; promote permanency for children in care.
Seniority
Entry-level / Trainee