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Employees perform routine- to journey-level casework activities and the casework usually is reviewed by the supervisor prior to implementing a case action. &nbsp;Upon completion of the training program and attainment of necessary approvals, the employee shall be redefined to a full-performance Family Services Specialist II and becomes eligible for a pay increase as defined by the local agency compensation plan. &nbsp;The Family Services Specialist I is distinguished from the Family Services Specialist II by the latter’s functioning more independently as a full performance Family Services Specialist.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=\"color: black;\"><strong><u>&nbsp;Title Description :</u></strong></span></p><p><span style=\"color: black;\">This is the full performance level in the occupational group for Family Services. Employees are responsible for developing and implementing individualized service plans involving the application of casework methods in Employment Services and Child Care, and basic service level caseloads of Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoptions. &nbsp;Employees may provide services in all program areas or specialize in one or several program areas. Typically employees perform all tasks independently and only seek supervisory advice on unusual situations or when policies and procedures require supervisory review or involvement. The Family Services Specialist II is distinguished from the Family Services Specialist III by the latter's functioning at the advanced level, and becoming more specialized in program areas and assuming more complex duties (such as: interviewing/investigating in cases involving suspected child/adult abuse/neglect, out-of-home placements, guardianships, emergency protective orders, and adoptions).</span></p><p><span style=\"color: black;\"><strong><u>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</u></strong></span></p><p><span style=\"color: black;\"><strong>Knowledge</strong>- Some knowledge of: social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; and social, economic, and health problems. 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