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Prince William County, VA Hiring for Human Services Caseworker /C at Woodbridge, VA Full Time
Job Description
- Introduction
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Are you interested in joining an organization that is serious about helping the most vulnerable in our community? The Prince William County, Department of Social Services is looking for a Human Services Caseworker for our Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigations Night Team. This position is part of a unique evening team that is responsible for the Protective Service responses from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. You will address emergency cases primarily for child protective services but occasionally for adult protective services and foster care.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
In this role, you will investigate allegations of abuse and neglect and assess clients who might be in imminent danger. You will develop safety plans, provide crisis intervention, make referrals to community resources, and monitor client’s progress. You will document client contacts and prepare reports for case reviews and court hearings. You will work closely with police, county attorneys and other professionals to prepare cases and testify in court hearings. Your job requires skill and tact in order to work effectively with individuals, family members, and professionals on sensitive, controversial and confidential topics. You may be exposed to potentially dangerous situations, so you will be expected to implement required safety policies and practices.CONCLUSION:
The Prince William Department of Social Services employs over 480 staff who serve the community through child-welfare, public benefits, and homeless prevention programs. We annually serve over 100,000 people with the goal of creating self-sufficiency and economic stability. Prince William County is a beautiful and historic community located close to Washington, D.C. We are one of Virginia’s fastest-growing counties with a population of 470,000. We have excellent schools and numerous cultural and recreational opportunities for people of all ages. Prince William County offers a rich total benefits package. Regular full-time employees are eligible for:- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System
- Sick and Annual Leave
- Paid Holidays and personal leave.
- Group Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- Credit Union Membership
- Employee Assistance Program
If you are looking for a position with excellent benefits, competitive salary, good training and a team-oriented workplace, then apply now!
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
In this position you will Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect to assess for imminent danger for children; Interview clients and develop appropriate safety plans; Provide crisis management interventions and coordinate support services to resolve problems and conflicts; Make referrals to community resources; Monitor client’s progress and ensure that service plans are followed; Document all contacts and ensure that all paperwork is accurately completed and filed; Complete necessary case information reports and make updates into databases; Prepare court documents such as petitions, reports, and case reviews; Attend and testify at court hearings; Comply with all federal, state and local policies and procedures.
You will need experience in child protective services including conducting social work investigations and performing crisis interventions; Strong knowledge of local, state and federal child welfare policies and practices; Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; Ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills; Ability to work independently and in consultation with partnering agencies such as police and mental healthMINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in the human services field; or Bachelor’s degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years appropriate and related experience in a human services related area.PREFERENCES:
- Experience in child protective services with a public agency during the past five years.
- Experience preparing court documents and/or reports,
- Experience assessing family needs and coordinating appropriate services,
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
- Mon -Thurs is 2-10 p.m. Friday 8:30 – 5pm. All shifts share on call hours.
- All Human Services Caseworker must participate in an on-call rotation to respond to emergency situations that occur outside of business hours.
ENTRY SALARY RANGE: $62,613.00 – $92,293.00 Annually
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NOTE
The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
