Self- Sufficiency Specialist III -Senior Employment Services Worker (Albemarle)

Virginia Department of Social Services•Charlottesville, VA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs difficult, equitable, and complex professional work in accordance with established casework principles by supporting and assisting agency clients with personal, social, health, and economic needs. Empowers family/client to the highest level of self-sufficiency. Provides coaching and mentoring to staff. Requires little supervision. Works within an inclusive team environment as part of the Self-Sufficiency Team (SST).

Requirements

General knowledge of social, economic and health problems
General knowledge of social institutions and the methods of the helping process
General knowledge of individual and group behavior
Ability to identify social problems and needs and to assess the ability of individuals and families to utilize services in problem solving
Ability to accept the rights, responsibilities and differences of others
Ability to work effectively through counseling and other methods with individuals and families in helping them solve their problems
Ability to plan and organize work; ability to understand and interpret laws, policies and regulations
Ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, other professional and technical staff, social agencies and the general public
Ability to prepare reports and maintain records
Ability to utilize PC and standard business applications and social services software
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia)
Considerable experience in the assigned program area and completion of required training programs or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia

Nice To Haves

Possession of a BSW or MSW degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provides services of considerable difficulty in a specialized service area; works with and counsels clients; determines program eligibility
Prepares in-depth assessments in the formulation and delivery of service plans
Analyzes information received and makes decisions regarding treatment plans subject to final approval by the SST Program Manager
Counsels clients in planning budgets and regarding the care and training of children
Coordinates group activities with ancillary agencies such as clinics, employment services, and vocational rehabilitation services
Performs work with specific ancillary agencies and courts
Maintains records and reports through the course of clients' service relationships with the agency
Coaches, mentors, assigns cases, and evaluates work of subordinates
Interprets agency programs to other agencies, community groups, and associations
Performs related tasks as required.