Family Services Specialist II - CPS
Virginia Department of Social Services.com
Office
Chesapeake, VA, United States
Full Time
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The selected candidate will:
The selected candidate will:
- Investigate CPS referrals concerning allegations of child abuse/neglect, assess child safety and risk utilizing a variety of structured decision-making tools, interviews, and observations.
- Prepare court documents related to child safety and appear in a variety of court hearings to testify in cases.
- Make sound decisions pertaining to child safety to include removing children from their home and placing children with relatives or in foster care.
- Collaborate with law enforcement, mental health professionals, and emergency medical services partners when conducting CPS investigations and assessments.
- Support a demanding caseload to include investigations and family assessment referrals.
- Model professional behavior and best practices from the Virginia Services Practice Model.
- Complete tasks related to Child Protective Services Intake procedures.
- Have strong attention to detail and be able to work in a fast paced environment.
Family Services Specialist II - CPS
Office
Chesapeake, VA, United States
Full Time
October 8, 2025