Human Services Caseworker
Prince William County Government
- Prince William County, VA
- $70,922-97,968 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Human Services Caseworkers in this role will work in one of several programs that support children and families in foster care and adoption. Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Identifying appropriate placements for children in foster care.
- Providing ongoing oversight of children in their placements.
- Analyzing risk and ensuring the safety of children and families.
- Assessing strengths and needs of children and families.
- Accessing services for children and families to support the permanency goal.
- Assisting families with preparing for and achieving permanency.
- Communicating with stakeholders about the welfare of children in care.
- Interpreting policies and procedures.
- Maintaining current and accurate case records.
- Preparing court documents.
- Attending and testifying in court.
The Prince William Department of Social Services has a staff of over 400, serves 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 the human services field; or bachelor's degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years of appropriate experience in child welfare, foster care, or adoption programs.PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree in Social Work.
- Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal child welfare policies and practices
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Working in child welfare, foster care, or adoption.
- Interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
- Crisis intervention with clients.
- Assessing risk and ensuring the safety of children and families.
All DSS staff are required to provide emergency human services work, including staffing emergency shelters in the event of a community disaster; Candidates must pass criminal history, child protective services and DMV background checks; The Prince William Department of Social Services may not employ resource/foster parents for youth in the Prince William foster-care program. Resource/foster parents for youth from other localities are welcome to apply; Staff in this position must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive for work; Staff in this position may periodically be required to work at night and on weekends to cover emergencies.SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week. May be required to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.Following a period of in-person training, this role offers the potential for a hybrid work arrangement, combining opportunities for teleworking with required days in the office at the discretion of the manager.HIRING SALARY RANGE: $70,921.50 - $97,968.00 AnnuallyWe also offer great benefits including:
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
- Optional Group Life Insurance
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees