Child and Family Services Trainee / Specialist - York

Responsibilities

As a Child and Family Services Specialist, you will: In this position, you will serve as a case manager for families referred to the Department of Health and Human Services. As a Child and Family Services Specialist, you will: • Assess allegations of abuse/neglect, visit family homes, conduct safety and risk assessments, establish safety plans, and work with County Attorney to initiate court involvement. • Provide voluntary prevention services to families through Alternative Response. • Interview parents, caregivers, person who reports the concern, family members, and others familiar with the family situation. This may include medical staff, teachers, law enforcement, etc. • Engage families to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans;, authorize, coordinate, and provide family services. • Partner with judges and attorneys to prepare cases, attend court hearings, and testify in court. • Assist in prevention services, including coordination with community resources; work with schools, law enforcement, and mental health providers; develop professional relationships; inform the public of protection and safety services. • Perform crisis intervention. • Write clear, concise and descriptive reports under time restraints. • Casework may be with children/juveniles who have been adjudicated as delinquent or status offenders. • Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity and competency among coworkers and all work-related contacts. • Promotion to Child & Family Services Specialist will occur after successful completion of required classroom and on-the-job training programs.