Family Development Specialist Interview Questions

16 Provide an example of a time when you successfully organized a diverse group of people to accomplish a task.
17 Give me an example of when you thought outside of the box. How did it help your employer?
18 What is the key to success when communicating with the public.
19 How would you rate your writing skills? (Ask for an example that demonstrates great writing skills.)
20 Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.)
21 Name a time when you submitted reports and reviewed reports or problems with superior.
22 Share an example of when you established and accomplished a goal that was personally challenging. What helped you succeed?
23 Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.)
24 What have found to be the best way to monitor free, supplementary meal program to ensure cleanliness of facility and that eligibility guidelines are met for persons receiving meals?
25 Tell me about the last time when you interviewed individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
26 Share an experience in which you successfully coordinated with others. How about a coordination effort that was not as successful?
27 Share an experience in which your willingness to lead or offer an opinion helped your company.
28 How often do you meet with youth groups to acquaint them with consequences of delinquent acts? Share an example.
29 Share an example when you consulted with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.
30 Walk me through how you would provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.

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