Social Services Specialist (Youth & Family Services)

The Social Services Specialist will provide a positive environment for children, parents, and siblings to spend valuable family time together. Candidate will observe and document children, foster parents, birth parents and family members interactions during supervised visitation according to policy, will assess for any safety concerns prior and during visitations, and will utilize conflict resolution skills to manage challenging situations. Essential Functions Responsibilities include providing transportation and supervision for court ordered visitations and transports, attending/testifying in court hearings, and participating in meetings as a member of a professional team to plan services for children and families Candidate will complete office protocol and timely documentation requirements in accordance with Mecklenburg County policy and procedures Manage records and documentation of services provided and maintain history records Provide transportation for court ordered visitations and transports Attend and testify in juvenile and adult court hearings Attend staff meetings with management regarding placements and goals Prepare written correspondence such as memos, forms, and emails Create, maintain, organize, and enter information into databases and use various computer applications