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

State of Virginia•Albemarle County, VA

41d•$67,409 - $74,505•Remote

About The Position

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 of children; Coordinates group activities with ancillary agencies such as clinics, employment services, and vocational rehabilitation services; Performs work with specific ancillary agencies and the 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.

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
High school diploma supplemented with experience in benefit programs, use of related computer software and hardware, and completion of requirement Benefit and Employment Services Programs training OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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.
Administers work to the public typically in clients' home, often in remote rural areas.
Frequent contacts with clients and coordination with other public and private agencies (i.e., school, courts, clinics, etc.) are required.
Involves frequent driving, walking, and standing. Must be able to assist physically dependent individuals.

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 of children
Coordinates group activities with ancillary agencies such as clinics, employment services, and vocational rehabilitation services
Performs work with specific ancillary agencies and the 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