What You’ll Do
Foster Care & Adoptions Practice
Complete all case management responsibilities associated with the foster care and adoption programs including:
Coordinating & participating in Family Partnership Meetings, Child & Family Team Meetings, VEMATs, FAPT meetings and other collaborative processes to support youth in care
Participating in court proceedings through filing petitions, service plans, progress and other court reports and providing testimony in court proceedings
Conducting trauma screenings & CANS assessments
Participate in unit, division, agency & community meetings related to the work of the Department
Additional Responsibilities
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking professionals who demonstrate:
Ideal Knowledge & Experience
Successful candidates will bring knowledge of:
Why Henrico DSS?
If you are passionate about protecting children, supporting families, and working alongside a dedicated team of professionals, we encourage you to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Four (4) year baccalaureate degree in a relevant human services field in accordance with VA Code § 63.2-219; and Experience: Three (3) years of relevant social work experience; OR, ANY equivalent combination of four (4) year baccalaureate degree, experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities.
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.
