Commonwealth of Virginia

Self- Sufficiency Specialist II - Employment Services Worker (Albemarle)

Commonwealth of Virginia  •  Charlottesville, VA (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Objective:

Performs responsible, equitable, and professional casework and administrative work in an inclusive team environment. Uses an asset-based approach to assist agency clients with employment and related support services. Works with clients to identify educational, training, psychological, social, medical, financial and other needs and strengths. Services may include assistance with job preparedness, job finding, community work experience projects, vocational rehabilitation through the coordination of Benefit Programs and referrals to local employment services programs with the goal of reaching self-sufficiency

Essential Functions:

  • Participates as a member of the Self-Sufficiency team. Attends and participates in unit/team/staff meetings and other meetings as required;
  • Explains the employment services program to prospective VIEW clients;
  • Conducts comprehensive assessments of VIEW client's employment history, employment goals, and employment barriers and works with the VIEW client to prepare and implement an activity and service plan;
  • Assesses cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning of VIEW clients and their families and incorporates these in the case planning;
  • Conducts group and individual assessments for new VIEW referrals;
  • Refers to appropriate resources to assess the role of drug/alcohol abuse, and family violence on the VIEW client and their families;
  • Intervenes for the rehabilitation of chemically dependent and assist families at risk implement strategies appropriate for their protection;
  • Coordinates with day care staff for VIEW and transitional clients;
  • Supervises job search activities of the registrant, individually and or in groups including job readiness activities;
  • Provides a variety of supportive services and employment counseling to promote self-sufficiency; Counsels VIEW participants regarding, job search techniques, job readiness activities, job retention counseling, problem solving, budgeting, parenting, debt counseling, family planning, health issues, basic car maintenance in addition to breaking the welfare cycle;
  • Assigns clients to the job search/job readiness/work experiences or other program components, encouraging and emphasizing additional education and/or training opportunities which are in keeping with their employability plan;
  • Reassesses clients at prescribed intervals to ensure that they are making satisfactory progress or to monitor their work status;
  • Maintains case files with appropriate forms, as prescribed in policy, making timely and accurate entries into State Department of Social Services Information System to ensure appropriate statistical data; Maintains contact with community agencies including the Department of Rehabilitative Services, Region Ten, Worksource Enterprises, PVCC and Piedmont Works, JAUNT, CATEC, Welfare-to-work programs, IRC, employers, etc.;
  • May engage in public speaking and other media methods to promote the overall Employment Services Program;
  • May develop work sites for work experience participants in public or private non-profit agencies, maintains contact and monitor work site placements;
  • Shares all needed information with the eligibility and service staff to ensure compliance with all programs;
  • Utilizes computer technology for a variety of purposes and provides data entry;
  • May receive customer complaints; informs and supports supervisor and/or senior employment services worker in resolution of complaints;
  • Performs related work as required;
  • May assist Benefits unit when VIEW caseloads are low;

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of practices of public social service organizations; employment services; State, Local and Federal guidelines;
  • Knowledge of employment counseling techniques, work site development and placement techniques and assessment techniques;
  • Knowledge of casework strategies that are effective in promoting self-sufficiency;
  • General knowledge of social, economic and health problems; general knowledge of social institutions and methods of problem solving and the helping process;
  • General knowledge of individual and group behavior;
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work; ability to comprehend complex rules, policies and regulations; ability to respect individual differences and promote client independence
  • Strong interviewing skills and ability to determine client’s employment history, goals and barriers to employability;
  • Ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with clients, co-workers and other professionals and technical staff, social agencies and the general public;
  • Proficient written communication skills and ability to prepare reports and maintain records;
  • Skills in operation of personal computer and ability to learn and utilize multiple applications;

Required Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma supplemented with additional training and related work experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience;
  • Workers in this position are required to drive and they must meet the eligibility requirements of the
    County’s safe driver policy.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree;
  • Direct eligibility experience;
  • Experience working effectively and successfully within a team;
  • Experience working with populations with limited English proficiency.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

  • Works with the public; works typically in an office setting and/or telework environment;
  • Work is performed with relative independence;
  • May involve frequent walking or standing, and light lifting;
  • Regular operation of office equipment and occasional operation of vehicles;
  • Daily contact with clients, families, and the community.

Remote Work:
This position is eligible for 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

ktrader@albemarle.org

Commonwealth of Virginia

About Commonwealth of Virginia

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.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Year Founded
1776
Website
virginia.gov
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