Human Services Caseworker - Woodbridge, United States - Prince William County, VA

Prince William County, VA Woodbridge, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Salary:
$69, $121,973.00 AnnuallyLocation : Manassas, VA

Job Type:
Full-Time (PF)

Job Number:
Department: SOCIAL SERVICESDivision: FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Opening Date: 05/08/2024
Closing Date: 5/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE:

C42Introduction The Prince William County Department of Social Services (DSS), Family Support Services Division, is currently recruiting a compassionate individual to join our innovative work group as a Human Services Caseworker in the Family Support Services Division.

The desired candidate will positively impact the quality of life for families in the foster care system. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in someone's life.

If this sounds like the job for you, then come join us at DSS where you will experience excellent work/life balance, competitive salary and generous benefits.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:
This work for this position will focus on two major client groups. The first is children and families moving from foster placements to permanency and adoption. The second is children relocating to our community through the Interstate Compact on Placement of Children (ICPC) program.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assessing families for possible foster placements and/or adoptive/permanent placements; analyzing risk and ensuring safety of children and families, providing ongoing oversight of children in their placements, assisting families with preparing for and achieving permanent placements, partnering with other states' agencies to find appropriate local placements, communicating with stakeholders about the welfare of children, interpreting policies and procedures; maintaining current and accurate case records; preparing court documents and attending court.

The Prince William Department of Social Services staff of over 480, serve the community through adult and child-welfare programs, public benefits distribution, and homeless prevention services.

We annually serve over 100,000 people with the goal of creating self-sufficiency and economic stability. Prince William County is a beautiful and historic community located thirty miles west of Washington, D.C. With a population over 470,000, we are one of Virginia's fastest-growing counties.

We have excellent schools, a wide variety of food and shopping outlets as well as cultural and recreational opportunities for all ages.

We offer excellent pay and benefits, including affordable health insurance, generous sick and annual leave, paid holidays, Virginia Retirement System, Employee Assistance Programs, Credit Union and more.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in the human services field; or bachelor's degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years appropriate and related experience in a human services related area

PREFERENCES:

We require a bachelor's degree in the human services field; or bachelor's degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years appropriate and related experience in a human service-related area.

The ideal candidate will have:
Experience engaging and assessing family strengths and needs to provide appropriate services. Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures in crisis situations. Experience in assessing risk and ensuring safety of children and families.

Bilingual English/Spanish SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Monday-Friday 37.50hrs/wk

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background check.

All Social Services staff members are required to provide emergency human services work in the event of an emergency or disaster.

ENTRY SALARY RANGE:
$69, $95,579.50 AnnuallyNOTEThe above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

Temporary Provisional Seasonal employeesClick on the link below to explore our plans and rates.01 I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications.

Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited. I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement. I decline to proceed any further in this process.

02 Are you currently a resource/foster parent for a child in PWC DSS foster care program? Yes No 03 Position requires bachelor's degree in the human services field; or Bachelor's degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years appropriate and related experience in a human services related area.

Please select the option that reflects your highest completed education. Bachelor's degree or higher in human services related field. Bachelor's degree or higher in a non-human services related field.

High school diploma or GED None of the above 04 Please quantify your experience engaging and assessing family strengths and needs to provide appropriate services.

4 or more years of experience 2-3 years of experience 1 or less year of experience No experience 05 Please quantify your experience in assessing risk and ensuring safety of children and families.

3 or more years of experience 2 year of experience 1 or less year of experience No experience 06 Please identify which activities you have performed in when doing crisis intervention with clients (Please be sure to describe in your position narratives) Prioritizing multiple concurrent crisis situations Responding to crisis situations after normal working hours Making independent assessments with minimal supervisory input Communicating outcomes with team members None 07 Please rate your level of knowledge of local, state and federal child welfare policies and practices? Advanced knowledge General knowledge Limited knowledge No knowledge 08 Are you willing to accept an annual salary within the range of $69, $95,579.50? Yes No 09 Please select the choice which best reflects your Spanish language proficiency.

Advanced - Fluent General Professional - conversational Limited proficiency - basic Not bi-lingual English/Spanish Required Question

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