About the position
At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve. We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency - one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia - partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them. This is an hourly/wage position and is not entitled to the Commonwealth of Virginia's state benefits package. This position is limited to no more than 1500 hours in a 12-month period and averages no more than 29 hours a week. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is currently seeking a part-time ICPC Program Consultant in our Division of Family Services. This position is responsible for managing an ICPC caseload to ensure the safety of youth in foster care. public and private adoption, and residential placement paperwork is transferred to the Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) and various states timely and accurately. This incumbent will also conduct ICPC training with LDSS staff, courts, private attorneys and other partners. The program effectiveness is determined by the number of children in one of the above mentioned categories who move into Virginia and the number of children who move from Virginia to other states. This position is responsible for forwarding the paperwork that will allow these children to move into a safe, secure, and stable placement.
Responsibilities
- Manage an ICPC caseload to ensure the safety of youth in foster care.
- Ensure public and private adoption, and residential placement paperwork is transferred to the Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) and various states timely and accurately.
- Conduct ICPC training with LDSS staff, courts, private attorneys and other partners.
- Determine program effectiveness based on the movement of children in foster care and adoption.
Requirements
- Experience working with the Foster Care and Adoptions program.
- Considerable knowledge of social work practices, policies, and procedures.
- Considerable knowledge of local agency organizational structure and practice.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal and state policies and procedures.
- Experience with case management.
- Skills in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
- Experience working with customers and resolving complex issues.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage large caseloads.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience and knowledge working with ICPC.
- Understanding of Kinship practices.
- Knowledge of ICAMA.
Benefits
- Hourly wage of $30.00 - $32.00/hr. (commensurate with experience)
- Limited to no more than 1500 hours in a 12-month period
- Averages no more than 29 hours a week
- Potential eligibility for telework opportunities
