Overview

Position Title:FAMILY SERVICES SPECIALIST II

Company:City Of Clark County

LocationClark County

Job Description:

Clark County is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Family Services Specialist I/II position. Candidates from this recruitment will initially fill the Department of Family Services academy. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in the Departments of Social Service and Juvenile Justice Services.

Responsibilities:

  • Drives a vehicle to transport children and/or family members, make home visits and other in-person contacts and to attend meetings; Some positions may require possession of a personal vehicle, which may be used for work purposes.
  • Participates on various multi-disciplinary teams regarding clients;
  • Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s service to its clients by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team/unit/division;
  • Works in a typical human services, detention, or public safety setting;
  • Uses standard office equipment, reads printed materials and a computer screen, completes case notes, court reports and other written materials documenting the safety, permanency and wellbeing of youth, families, adults and/or seniors;
  • Communicates in person or over the telephone;
  • Understands techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often where relations may be confrontational or strained;

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child Development, Psychology, Special Education, Behavioral Science, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Health Science, Human Services, Education, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Social Services, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing or Social Science.
  •  In addition to the above: Two (2) years full-time experience providing protective casework/counseling services, assessments or treatment services in a child welfare, social service, juvenile justice and/or residential setting.