Family Services Specialist - Abacus
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
About the Job
REQ: 40197 Family Services Specialist II/Guardianship
FSS II will have knowledge of the Guardianship program within the Adult and Aging Division. will perform case management activities to include requesting guardianship reports in a timely manner; opening and closing cases upon receipt of supporting documentation; reviewing and documenting reports to keep data current; screen reports for Adult Services/Adult Protective Services' needs, jurisdiction and risk factors.
Duties:
- Perform case management activities to include requesting guardianship reports in a timely manner; opening and closing cases upon receipt of supporting documentation; reviewing and documenting reports to keep data current; screen reports for Adult Services/Adult Protective Services' needs, jurisdiction and risk factors.
- Communicate well both orally and in writing.
- Effectively apply appropriate local, state, and federal policy
guidelines. - Computer skills including internet search, Peer Place, Mail Merge, Excel, Outlook, MSWord, PowerPoint are required.
- Must have general knowledge of court processes, court orders and court qualification documents.
- Respond to judicial requests timely, verify invoices and accurately complete purchase orders for payment to public guardians as required.
- Prepare reports by extracting data from various programs.
- Must have knowledge of social work principles, practices, and ethics, specifically Adult Services/Adult Protective Services.
- Attend appropriate meetings/conferences as scheduled.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field (social work, counseling, gerontology, guidance and counseling, family and child development, psychology or sociology) and three (3) years of experience in a human services field; or possess a Bachelor's degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of five (5) years of related experience in a human services area. Experience requirements must include two (2) years in Child Protective Services. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
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- Competitive Pay Rates
- Excellent Culture
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When you apply, your experience may be considered across business verticals:
- Abacus Staffing – Multi-Client General Staffing
- Abacus Solution Group – Professional Placement
- Harrison Richard Group – Accounting & Finance
- Abacus Security Services
Employment opportunities include a wide range of placement options: project-based, temporary to permanent hire, part-time, contract-basis, direct hire and on-demand placement.
Ideal Candidate will possess:
- Minimum of 6 months experience in this position
- Flexibility to align your experience with a broad range of assignments
- Meet physical, aptitude, educational and minimum experience criteria
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