FAMILY SERVICE SPECIALIST TRAINEE
As a Family Service Specialist Trainee (Bilingual or Non‐Bilingual), you will perform field and office work involving collecting, analyzing and recording significant facts.
Responsibilities may include responding to child abuse/neglect referrals, responding to requests for
child welfare services, in‐home visits and arranging for residential or foster care placements.
NOTE: During the first 12 months, employees hired in the position of Family Service Specialist Trainee
(Bilingual or Non‐Bilingual) will attend a comprehensive in‐service training program, in addition to
performing field and office casework duties.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
NOTE: Bachelors in Social Work or Masters in Social Work preferred.
Because driving of state vehicles with clients is an essential function of this position, the
following may disqualify you from consideration: driving record with five points or more within
the past five years; any driving under the influence conviction within the past five years; or, any
combination of three motor vehicle violations/license suspensions within the last five years
excluding parking violations.
The ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate sufficiently in English to perform
the duties of the position.
For bilingual positions only, to successfully pass an examination to test your ability to
communicate effectively in both Spanish and English.
Appointees who are hired into the Family Service Specialist Trainee (Bilingual or Non‐Bilingual)
position and successfully complete the required 12‐month training program and pass the final trainee
exam will be eligible to be promoted to the title of Family Service Specialist 2 (Bilingual or Non‐
Bilingual in Spanish and English).
Note: Positions located throughout all counties in New Jersey. Please complete the area of interest form found at https://www.nj.gov/dcf/documents/about/employment/AREA_OF_INTEREST.pdf and submit it along with your resume and cover letter. Failure to do so may delay processing of your resume.