Social Worker - Petersburg, United States - City of Petersburg, VA

Description

Salary : $45, $75,649.00 Annually

Location : Petersburg, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00738

Department: Police

Opening Date: 10/20/2023

Description

General Description:

Under the general direction of the Chief of Police, the Police Social Worker will provide direct services to persons interacting with law enforcement by providing services (trauma education, court accompaniment, etc.), referrals, and making contacts to assist with housing, food insecurity, senior services, healthcare needs, resources, juvenile services, or victim advocacy. They will build capacity within the region to address unmet or underserved needs, promote a trauma-responsive community, and will provide information to the public on available resources within the community. The Police Social Worker will collaborate with other members of the Support Services Division and ensure adequate service delivery to the community.

Essential Functions

Duties and Responsibilities:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this job/class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job/class as necessary.

Essential Functions:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Provides in-home visits to assess needs and services as needed.
• Provides referrals to mental health treatment providers and counseling services for individuals and families.
• Provides victim advocacy to victims of crimes in Petersburg and citizens in need of services after a crime in another locality.
• Assists indigent referrals by making referrals within the Continuum of Care.
• Work closely with Patrol Officers, members of the Criminal Investigations Division, Support Services Division, and Emergency Communications to provide adequate services and maintain consistent communication.
• Respond to sensitive calls with Patrol Officers and provide support to family members or victims from the time of the incident through the conclusion of the investigation or as determined on a case-by-case basis.
• Assists police in large-scale emergencies.
• Maintains current knowledge of police activity, protocols, and policies.
• Maintains a working relationship with the schools and community resources.
• Explores and applies for appropriate grant opportunities; provides grant monitoring.
• Provides in-service training to departments in need of social work knowledge, mandated reporting laws and other social work topics.
• Coordinates with other agencies providing services (DSS, PCPS, healthcare agencies, in-home services, CSU, and others) to reduce the duplication of services and provide adequate service delivery to address the need(s) of the individual or family.
• Maintains a comprehensive resource directory.
• Provides information about area resources for Patrol Officers to distribute or share.
• Assists the PBP with meeting the non-law enforcement needs of citizens and visitors.
• Possess a working knowledge of common legal practices like Emergency Protective Orders, Emergency Custody Orders, Temporary Detention Orders, and others.
• Provides referrals to Legal Aid.
• Works closely with domestic violence resource providers to provide comprehensive services and adequate service delivery.
• Utilizes available police records to provide adequate services and support.
• Partners within the City of Petersburg to build capacity in areas with limited support and to address unmet needs through collaborative approaches with area agencies, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Provides limited case management services.
• Responds by phone after hours, as needed.
• Attends professional development and continuing education training to remain current in evidence-based practices and emerging trends in social work, forensic psychology, and the criminal justice system.
• Complies with all City Policies, Protocols, and Procedures
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) or Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required; five years related experience; experience or education in Criminal Justice or Forensic Psychology preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities:

• A degree in social work is required (BSW or MSW).
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances related to the field of mental health, including domestic violence, mental health, and disabilities, the confidentiality code, the Child Abuse, and Neglect Act, and the Elderly Abuse and Neglect Act.
• Knowledge of state, local, and private clinical and social welfare resources.
• Knowledge of the circuit court system as related to juvenile justice and admissions for psychiatric assessments.
• Skill in effectively communicating both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations including data entry and queries.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, organizations, management officials and the general public

Mathematical Requirements:

Ability to calculate figures such as percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic math. Knowledge of budgeting procedures and techniques.

Communication Requirements:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective skills in negotiating, public speaking, consulting, conflict resolution, report writing, editing of written materials, interpretations, and analysis of technical and statistical information. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to effectively present information to department heads, public groups, and/or City Council.

Judgement Requirements:

Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to analyze a variety of complex administrative and operating issues, and the ability to make sound recommendations for their resolution.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must be available to work extended hours and attend day or night meetings of the City Council and other boards or commissions as necessary. Ability to work under pressure in a high-stress environment. Ability to see in order to review and evaluate the performance of subordinates, view computer monitors, read information and perform similar duties. Ability to perform a substantial amount of work by telephone; spends an average of 30% of work time on the telephone. Ability to sit or stand for lengthy periods; Ability to speak and hear clearly in person and over the telephone to accomplish work. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Must possess a Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license and a safe driving record.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Safety of Others:

All employees are expected, as a condition of employment, to adopt the concept that the safe way to perform a task is the most efficient and the only acceptable way to perform it. Safety adherence to performance will be considered an important measure of employee performance evaluation. As such, the employee must:

• Comply with established safe work rules.
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately and cooperate in all accidents and injury investigations, supplying full and complete information.
• Submit recommendations for Safety and efficiency, as well as report defective equipment and unsafe conditions.
• Know their exact duties in case of fire or catastrophe.
• Provide public protection from unsafe conditions and hazards.

Additional Requirements

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

The City of Petersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City of Petersburg to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

For a summary of Benefits currently being offered by the City of Petersburg for Full-Time Employees Only, please click the following link:

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52 - 7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor degree
• Graduate degree or higher
• No degree

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I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, Certificates & Licenses, and Supplemental Questions sections of my application. This includes a detailed description of all work experience that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I also understand that a resume is not a substitute for filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.

• I have read the above statements and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.

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