Human Services Caseworker Associate
About The Position
Do you have compassion and a desire to help children and families in need? The Prince William County Department of Social Services (PWC DSS) is looking to hire a highly motivated individual to fill a Human Services Caseworker Associate position in the Family Support Services Division. The Family Support Services Division manages state-mandated programs related to resource homes (foster homes), foster care, adoption, and Interstate Compact on Placement of Children (ICPC). The focus of the Division is to ensure the safety, well-being, and permanency for our children and families. If you enjoy a team-oriented environment, are committed to excellence, and are dedicated to positively impacting the quality of life for the children and families involved in the child welfare system, then apply today! About This Role: In this role, you will coordinate with Human Services Caseworkers to deliver services that support casework, including, but not limited to: Conducting home visits. Supervising visitation. Providing transportation to appointments. Coordinating medical and dental appointments. Maintaining documentation in the state case management system, OASIS. Preparing reports. Completing diligent and Accurint searches. Preparing and disseminating correspondence. Manage scheduling for the Division fleet of vehicles. Assist with obtaining records as needed. The ideal candidate will have experience working with at-risk children and families in a human services environment; experience assisting families to overcome personal, social, health and economic barriers; and experience preparing reports and maintaining case documentation. You must have a positive approach and be able to contribute creative solutions to complex problems. Candidates must be responsible and able to work with limited supervision.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years of experience in a human services-related field.
- All DSS staff are required to provide emergency human services work, including staffing emergency shelters in the event of a community disaster.
- Candidates must pass criminal history, child protective services and DMV background checks.
- Resource/foster parents for youth in the Prince William foster-care program may not be employed by the Prince William Dept of Social Services. Resource/foster parents for youth from other localities are welcome to apply.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive for work.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of experience in the following areas:
- Working in child welfare or foster care programs
- Assisting families to overcome personal, social, health and economic barriers.
- Preparing reports and maintaining case documentation
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Responsibilities
- Conducting home visits.
- Supervising visitation.
- Providing transportation to appointments.
- Coordinating medical and dental appointments.
- Maintaining documentation in the state case management system, OASIS.
- Preparing reports.
- Completing diligent and Accurint searches.
- Preparing and disseminating correspondence.
- Manage scheduling for the Division fleet of vehicles.
- Assist with obtaining records as needed.
Benefits
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
- Optional Group Life Insurance
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
- Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
