FAMILY SERVICES SPECIALIST I/II - Clark County, Nevada
Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
About the Job
Clark County is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Family Services I/II position. This position performs a variety of professional case work duties for various Clark County Departments. Performs various assessments, implements treatment and behavioral intervention techniques for clients that have been identified with behavioral, cognitive and health impairments. Additionally, this class includes staff performing a variety of supportive services for youth and families. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in the Departments of Family Services and Juvenile Justice Services.
Department of Family Services is the local child welfare agency whose role it is to help keep children safe. This position starts out as a Family Services Specialist I and attends a training academy. This position is an entry level position which performs a variety of professional child welfare and protection duties to support the safety, permanency and wellbeing of children. They perform various assessments and implement treatment and behavioral intervention techniques for clients that have been identified as abused, neglected and abandoned, behaviorally or emotionally impaired or medically fragile. Family Services Specialists will begin working in one of our three divisions: Hotline/Intake, CPS/NIA, or Permanency. In other jurisdictions this position may be considered a Social Worker.
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Department of Juvenile Justice Services Family Services Specialist I/II performs a variety of independent professional assessment and casework to support youth with school attendance and achievement and assist the family unit with stabilization and functioning. The position conducts interviews with youth and their families in order to identify areas of need and develop responsive case plans. The approach is family-centered and strength-based and includes joining with families to establish positive working relationships.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 500 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
Family Services Specialist I: $27.29 - $42.28 Hourly
Family Services Specialist II: $29.44 - $45.66 Hourly
The Family Services Specialist I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Family Services Specialist II.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.
Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.
Some positions may be used to fill permanent-intermittent positions. The selected candidates will work a regular schedule of more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours in a workweek. They will be paid at the approved hourly rate for actual hours worked. The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits on a prorated basis based on hours worked in a pay period.
Some positions may be used to fill job share positions. Job Share positions are for two (2) employees performing in permanent positions of the same classification who share one specific job. Time worked will be 21 hours per week. Job Share employees will be paid at their hourly rate for actual hours worked. Sick and vacation leave benefits will accrue on a prorated basis based on hours worked in a pay period.
In order to work at the Department of Family Services, employees must not have any qualifying offense that violates the standards required by NRS 432B.198 and/or NRS 432B.199.
Department of Family Services is the local child welfare agency whose role it is to help keep children safe. This position starts out as a Family Services Specialist I and attends a training academy. This position is an entry level position which performs a variety of professional child welfare and protection duties to support the safety, permanency and wellbeing of children. They perform various assessments and implement treatment and behavioral intervention techniques for clients that have been identified as abused, neglected and abandoned, behaviorally or emotionally impaired or medically fragile. Family Services Specialists will begin working in one of our three divisions: Hotline/Intake, CPS/NIA, or Permanency. In other jurisdictions this position may be considered a Social Worker.
To view a realistic job preview, click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3SelbwpETw
Department of Juvenile Justice Services Family Services Specialist I/II performs a variety of independent professional assessment and casework to support youth with school attendance and achievement and assist the family unit with stabilization and functioning. The position conducts interviews with youth and their families in order to identify areas of need and develop responsive case plans. The approach is family-centered and strength-based and includes joining with families to establish positive working relationships.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 500 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
Family Services Specialist I: $27.29 - $42.28 Hourly
Family Services Specialist II: $29.44 - $45.66 Hourly
The Family Services Specialist I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Family Services Specialist II.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.
Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.
Some positions may be used to fill permanent-intermittent positions. The selected candidates will work a regular schedule of more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours in a workweek. They will be paid at the approved hourly rate for actual hours worked. The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits on a prorated basis based on hours worked in a pay period.
Some positions may be used to fill job share positions. Job Share positions are for two (2) employees performing in permanent positions of the same classification who share one specific job. Time worked will be 21 hours per week. Job Share employees will be paid at their hourly rate for actual hours worked. Sick and vacation leave benefits will accrue on a prorated basis based on hours worked in a pay period.
In order to work at the Department of Family Services, employees must not have any qualifying offense that violates the standards required by NRS 432B.198 and/or NRS 432B.199.
Job Type: PERMANENT
Location: Clark County - Las Vegas, Nevada
Agency: Family Services
Source : Clark County, Nevada