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Prince William County, VA Hiring for Human Services Caseworker – CPS at Manassas, VA Full Time
Job Description
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Are you seeking a position that is challenging but rewarding? If you have ever wanted to work with people in your community or become an important component of the betterment of other people’s lives, you have come to the right place! Become a member of the Prince William County, Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Division as a Human Services Caseworker and make sure children and families are getting the help they need.
The Prince William County Department of Social Services staff over 480 employees, serve the community through adult and child-welfare programs, public benefits distribution, and homeless prevention services. We annually serve over 100,000 people with the goal of creating self-sufficiency and economic stability. We offer excellent pay and benefits, including affordable health insurance, generous sick and annual leave, paid holidays, Virginia Retirement System, Employee Assistance Programs, Credit Union and more.
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
In this position you will Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect to assess for imminent danger for children and further risk of harm; 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.To be successful in this role 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; Experience to applying conflict resolution and problem-solving skills; Skills to work independently and in consultation with partnering agencies such as police and mental health
MINIMUM 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 conducting child and adult protective services investigations; Experience preparing court documents and/or reports; Experience assessing family needs and coordinating appropriate services; Good communication skills and problem-solving skills.SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
8:30am-5pm M-F
This position requires workers to work after hours as needed and requires flexibility to work weekend and holidays on a rotating basis.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.
