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! Come join the Prince William County, Department of Social Services, as a Senior Human Services Caseworker on the Child Protective Services Prevention Team. We are looking for a dynamic individual who has experience working with at risk children and families and who is able to approach problems pro-actively with a solution focus.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The goal of the Prevention Team is to reduce/prevent child abuse by strengthening families through education and connection to appropriate services. To accomplish this, you will need to be able to respond to allegations of abuse/neglect; determine risk factors according to policy and procedures; assess home environment for safety and security; counsel families and children on issues related to abuse and neglect; help families find resources to meet their needs; educate families and the community regarding child abuse and neglect; prepare court reports, case presentations and summary of case tendencies; provide coverage as a lead worker; and assign and monitor cases for other Human Services Caseworkers.
The Prince William Department of Social Services staff of over 480, 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. Prince William County is a beautiful and historic community located thirty miles west of Washington, D.C. With a population over 470,000, we are one of Virginia’s fastest-growing counties. We have excellent schools, a wide variety of food and shopping outlets as well as cultural and recreational opportunities for all ages.
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.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in human services, social services, social work, or a related field and 2 years of social casework experience.
PREFERENCES:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: 37.5 hrs/wk. Staff working in this position may be eligible to telework but will be required to report to the office intermittently. Telework eligibility is subject to change as business needs warrant; there is no future guarantee of telework.
ENTRY SALARY RANGE: 66,742.00 – $98,380.00 Annually
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.
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