Senior Employment Services Worker

County Of Albemarle • Charlottesville, VA

14d • $32 - $36 • Hybrid

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 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 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
• 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 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

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• paid vacation and sick leave
• health insurance options with employer contribution
• employer-paid life insurance
• VRS retirement
• continuing education/training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior