NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
Family Finding Specialist (Grant-Funded Family Services Specialist)
Charlottesville (22902), VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$56K/yr - $60K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides human services, and they are seeking a Family Finding Specialist to support and assist children and families through ongoing case management services. This role involves collaborating with partner agencies to connect children in foster care with extended family members, utilizing intensive family-finding strategies to promote permanency and improved outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Completes Mutual Family Assessments to determine eligibility to become a foster family
Transporting program participants
May be responsible for support functions such as equipment maintenance, stocking inventory supplies, and/or oversight of vehicle maintenance
May work in a community-based setting primarily with adolescents and their families
May develop and/or facilitate various group meetings and/or recreational or educational activities
Assesses the needs of clients and families to develop a service plan
Investigates referral and interviews clients as needed
Takes applications for services and determines service eligibility
Assesses/monitors situations and progress of clients by conducting field visits
Provides clinical and/or non-clinical services to families by listening to concerns and monitoring progress
Completes associated casework within associated timelines; prepares and submits court-related documentation within established deadlines
May testify in court proceedings and makes recommendations to legal authorities
Develops contacts and collaborates with community partners and service providers to makes referrals for services to appropriate community resources and maintain relationships and continued referrals to programs
Conducts group information/education sessions for clients
Assists in the evaluation of programs and services
Provides trauma-supportive and appropriately responsive service
Conducts monthly home visits and may coordinate progress with the treatment team as necessary
May be responsible as an on-call staff on a rotating basis
Required to respond upon activation from the City Manager of the Continuity of Operations Plan and/or Emergency Operations Plan. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Department guidelines
Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time
Regular and reliable attendance
Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field, such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or similar area
Bachelor's degree in any field AND 2 years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services related field
Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia Driver's license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria
Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen
Preferred
Masters in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field
Directly related experience (case management services) in Virginia within the past 2 years
Ability to communicate in a second language
Benefits
13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Paid vacation and sick leave
Health insurance options with employer contribution
Employer-paid life insurance
City's retirement options
Gym membership reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education/training opportunities
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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