About the position
Under limited supervision, performs social work and case management in the provision of social services for individuals in need of assistance. Employee is responsible for investigating allegations of abuse or exploitation of elderly/disabled adults, investigating cases of suspected child abuse/neglect with lead role responsibilities in cases involving criminal abuse/neglect or sexual abuse, assisting clients in achieving self-sufficiency, or implementing activities associated with other social services. Work involves performing case management, providing crisis intervention and/or counseling, assessing client needs, coordinating provision of needed services, and maintaining case records. Work may regularly involve two or more program areas. This position is essential. Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work regardless of weather conditions and/or when general County offices are closed. If chosen for this position, the employee will be required to be part of an on-call rotation that includes evenings, weekends, overnight visits, and holiday hours that may require immediate response into the field.
Responsibilities
- Informs clients of In-Home service program regulations and right to participate.
- Interprets laws, policies, and regulations as applied to specific areas of responsibility.
- Interviews and assesses clients through a trauma-informed lens to identify strengths, needs and other relevant factors such as safety concerns, risk factors, adverse childhood experiences, and support systems.
- Collaborates with private and community service providers and resources to ensure clients receive evidence-based services.
- Make sound judgements within the framework of existing laws, policies and regulations.
- Respond to client's emotions in order to accomplish service objectives.
- Presents cases to FAPT to determine appropriate services as well as writing and implementing service plans.
- Provides case management services that includes completing service plans, safety assessments, risk reassessments, CANS, and reasonable candidacy assessments.
- Monitoring families to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines of the program while constantly re-evaluating the needs of the client.
- Facilitates Child and Family Team Meetings.
- Tracks expenditures, prepares/submits budget estimates, and ensures payment for services within the In-Home Services program.
- Completes necessary federal, state, and local planning and reporting requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned to ensure child safety and improve outcomes in families.
- Perform on-call duties in rotation with the team to provide coverage and support during evenings, weekends, and holiday hours that may require immediate response into the field.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Sociology, Human Services, Psychology, or closely related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area to include relevant, direct experience in two (2) or more service areas of social services work.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license.
Nice-to-haves
- A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
