Under general supervision, facilitates, coordinates, and provides leadership in the counseling and case management aspect in multiple social work service programs administered by the City Social Services Department, including protective services for adults and children with primary designation in the Ongoing Child Protective Services and Foster Care Prevention Unit Responsible for developing and implementing individualized service plans involving the application of casework methods and basic service level caseloads of Ongoing Child Protective Services and Foster Care Prevention Services. Employees perform all tasks independently and seek supervisory advice on unusual situations or when policies and procedures require supervisory reviewer involvement. General work tasks include, but not limited to: Interprets laws, policies and regulations; Monitors, coordinates and administers specific programs as assigned; Coordinates services within specific area of responsibility; Interviews and assesses customer needs and other relevant factors such as education/skill levels, abilities, interests and support systems; Informs clients of related service programs rules/regulations and right to participate; Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans; Provides case management services to monitor compliance; Tracks expenditures, prepares/submits budget estimates and ensures payment for services; Completes necessary federal, state and local planning and reporting requirements; Conducts overall monitoring of programs in specific area of responsibility; Serves as resource to clients and the community in area of expertise; Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care; testify in court settings, and file court reports and protective orders. Additional responsibilities include ICPC approval and monitoring, court liaison, completing court ordered home studies, family assessments, and post-adoption services. May coordinate specific services provided by the department with overall responsibility for the daily activities and outcomes. Tasks include screening clients and explaining multiple social work service programs, determining and pursuing necessary action to meet client needs, counseling clients, and providing or assisting in obtaining access to necessary human services assistance. Provides linkage to community resources and collaborates with community partners to meet customer needs in addition to other community outreach assignments. Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect. Maintains various records and case files. Prepares required reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or minimum of bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area as mandated in Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of Social Services.
-Requires a valid driver’s license
-Ability to screen clients, explain multiple social work service programs, determine and pursue necessary action to meet client needs, counsel clients, and provide or assist in obtaining access to necessary human services assistance, assess and make recommendations for improved work quality.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Prefer working knowledge of case management and crisis intervention practices and experience managing caseloads involving vulnerable populations
-Prefer working knowledge of Social Services Child Protective Services, Ongoing Child Protective Services, Foster Care Prevention, and Family Stabilization policies and procedures
-Prefer experience with presenting cases to the court or multidisciplinary teams
-Prefer ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the ability to complete home studies
-Prefer candidates with experience performing on-call duties
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification, and references, verification of education, credit checks relevant to employment and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
-Employee must be willing to work disaster related assignments, including emergency shelter duty, in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Applications are accepted online only through this posting. Only completed employment applications (complete with all periods of employment and unemployment, job duties, dates of employment, and job contact information) will be considered. This website will provide a confirmation receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application. Please refer to your LHRC account for the status of your application and this position.
CONTACT INFORMATION: vdssjobs@suffolkva.us
Suffolk Department of Social Services - 135 Hall Avenue, Suite B Suffolk, VA 23434
VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside nearly 13,000 state and local human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizen have access to best services and benefits available to them.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
