Family Services Specialist - Foster Care

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Family Services Specialist in their Foster Care division. The successful candidate would carry a caseload of 10 to 14 children and meets with each child at least monthly. Works with families and collateral agencies to assess the needs of children in foster care. Develops, implements and monitors plans to meet needs and establish permanency plans.

Attends court hearings, attends Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) meetings for consultation and funding, schedules and participates in Family Partnership Meetings (FPM) and monthly team meetings for the children on their caseload. Maintains case records, prepares written reports of services, findings and...