About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client seeks an entry-level Family Services Specialist I to support Child Protective Services (CPS) in Harrisonburg, VA. This full-time, contractor position works under close supervision while being trained to handle Family Assessment & Investigation cases, ongoing case management, and truancy cases. The role involves client assessment, case planning, coordination with community partners, and participation in court-related activities when needed.

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct interviews and assessments for suspected child abuse/neglect cases
• Investigate high‑risk cases and gather case data to support sound decisions
• Develop and implement service plans to ensure appropriate client services
• Manage out‑of‑home placement processes, guardianship, and emergency protective orders
• Coordinate placements with foster/adoptive homes and related parties
• Testify in legal proceedings as required
• Participate in task forces, outreach, mentoring, and strategic planning with community partners (police, schools, community boards, faith-based groups)
• Respond to after-hours on-call duties and emergency shelter assignments when required
• Maintain accurate case documentation and prepare reports

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Qualifications (Minimum — required)

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field OR a bachelor’s degree in any field plus a minimum of two years related experience (per applicable Virginia administrative code)
• Basic knowledge of social work principles, human behavior, and community/public resources
• Demonstrated ability to interview, collect data, assess needs, and investigate social service concerns
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to testify in court
• Skill using a personal computer and common software (e.g., Microsoft Word)
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and driving record that meets agency standards
• Ability to work in stressful situations with diplomacy and sound judgment

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work or internship experience in human services or with a local Department of Social Services
• Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker License (or progress toward licensure)
• BSW or MSW degree
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills
• Experience working with community partners and multidisciplinary teams

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Compensation & Employment Details

• Salary range: $55,000–$79,088 per year
• Employment type: Full time, Contractor
• Job location: Harrisonburg, VA (on-site duties expected)
• This is an entry-level professional role with supervision and training provided

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Special Requirements & Pre-Employment Checks

• Offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of required checks which may include:
  • Criminal history background search
  • Central registry checks
  • Fingerprint checks (state/FBI) and local agency checks
  • Driving record check (OMV)
  • Pre-employment drug screening
  • Employment verification, references, and education verification (sealed transcript required prior to employment)
• May require after-hours on-call availability and emergency shelter duty

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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