Objective:
Performs difficult, equitable, and complex professional work in accordance with established casework principles by supporting and assisting agency clients with personal, social, health, and economic needs. Empowers the family/client to the highest level of self-sufficiency. Provides coaching and mentoring to staff. Requires little supervision. Works within an inclusive team environment as part of the Self-Sufficiency Team (SST).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Essential Functions:
Provides services of considerable difficulty in a specialized service area; works with and counsels clients; determines program eligibility;
Prepares in-depth assessments in the formulation and delivery of service plans;
Analyzes information received and makes decisions regarding service plans subject to final approval by the SST Program Manager;
Counsels clients in planning budgets and regarding the care and training of children;
Coordinates group activities with ancillary agencies such as clinics, employment services, and vocational rehabilitation services;
Performs work with specific ancillary agencies;
Maintains records and reports through the course of clients' service relationships with the agency;
Coaches, mentors, assigns cases, and evaluates work of subordinates;
Interprets agency programs to other agencies, community groups, and associations;
Performs related tasks as required.
Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:
General knowledge of social, economic and health problems;
General knowledge of social institutions and the methods of the helping process;
General knowledge of individual and group behavior;
Ability to identify social problems and needs and to assess the ability of individuals and families to utilize services in problem solving;
Ability to accept the rights, responsibilities and differences of others;
Ability to work effectively through counseling and other methods with individuals and families in helping them solve their problems;
Ability to plan and organize work; ability to understand and interpret laws, policies and regulations;
Ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, other professional and technical staff, social agencies and the general public;
Ability to prepare reports and maintain records;
Ability to utilize PC and standard business applications and social services software.
Required Education and Experience:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia).
Considerable experience in the assigned program area and completion of required training programs or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:
Possession of a BSW or MSW degree is desirable.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Administers work to the public typically in clients' home, often in remote rural areas.
Frequent contacts with clients and coordination with other public and private agencies (i.e., school, clinics, etc.) are required.
Involves frequent driving, walking, and standing. Must be able to assist physically dependent individuals.
Remote Work:
After 1 year, this position may be eligible for limited hybrid remote work.
All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Albemarle County Core Values:
Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the County’s Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through
Community: We expect diversity, equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission.
Integrity: We value our customers and co-workers by always providing honest and fair treatment.
Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change.
Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural, human, and financial resources respectfully and responsibly.
Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth.
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Contact Information:
For questions related to this posting, please contact: Kiersten Trader
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.
