Social Worker

Title: Social Worker

State Role Title: 49011

Hiring Range: $57,024 - $69,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southeastern VA Training Ctr

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/sevtc/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Looking for a career with meaning and purpose? Join our team at Southeastern Virginia Training Center!

Southeastern Virginia Training Center is hiring a Social Worker to join our team. The Social Worker supports the facility’s mission by facilitating the admission and discharge process for individuals, serving as agency liaison to families, community agencies, and state or private institutions, while advocating on behalf of the individual regarding benefits and rights, and counseling individuals or family members as needed.

About Us

At Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) we serve citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are an intermediate care facility operated by the Department of Behavioral health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) where we support individuals in state-of-the-art homes with accommodations unique to their specific needs. At SEVTC, we take pride in providing our individuals with a person-centered approach, fostering their independence, and ensuring their life is fully realized to their potential. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we take time to invest in their health, wellness, and happiness.

About the Role

Case Management

• Coordinate Admissions and Discharges in collaboration the Community Integration and Discharge Coordinator.
• Responsible for pre-admission summaries and other appropriate admission documentation, social histories, pre-discharge and discharge plans, placement/ discharge/transfer summaries/memos and other reports utilizing existing records and personal contacts.
• Draft and prepare Pre-Move and Annual Discharge Plan and Discussion Record (DPDR) within timeline.
• Plan and facilitate process for individual’s transition/ admission/placement/discharge, in collaboration with Personal Support Team members, AR/Guardian, CSB.
• Complete Quarterly Social Work Summaries documenting family’s preference concerning community integration.
• Complete VIDES assessments according to schedule.
• Complete FRC as scheduled.
• EHR: Data and information will be accurately, efficiently and timely recorded for each individual using the Electronic Health Record.
• Prepare the Annual/Comprehensive Social Worker Assessment Reports; Attend and participate in annual assessment meetings.
• Ensure documents have been mailed to families in a timely manner. Ensure we receive those documents back to remain in compliance.

Participate I Specialize Team Meetings

• Participate in Personal Support Team Meetings.
• Participant on Community Integration Planning Team.
• Facilitate pre-move meetings for individuals in the active discharge process.

Correspond with Public/Private Agencies and Families

• Contact public/private agencies to include the Community Service Boards, concerning discharge planning efforts via telephone, email, or mail correspondence.
• Communicate with individual’s medical insurance providers to verify coverage and assist to rectify billing issues when appropriate.

Counsel Individuals and/or Families

• Present individual’s rights every 365 days and answer any questions regarding status.
• Communicate and educate families (Authorized Representatives/Legal Guardians) on appropriate community integration options regarding options related to admission and discharge.
• Accompany families and individuals with tours of potential placement options and transitional visits.
• Assist with ensuring residents maintain frequent communication via video calls with families when SEVTC’s visitation restriction is in place.
• Follow-up with AR/Guardian authorizing any changes regarding visitation or release of information.
• If a DNR order is in place, follow-up with AR/Guardian to confirm decision and communication with team accordingly.
• Deliver mail/packages to individuals.

Secure Financial Benefits

• Assist Reimbursement/Medicaid Tech in securing benefits
• Follow-up with Social Security office regarding overpayment and eligibility
• Review residents’ PFA balance semi-annually or as needed to make request for expenditures with Residential Managers.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need.

We seek a candidate with following:

Minimum Qualifications

• Mid-level experience as a paid Social Worker, extensive experience in case. management and working with individuals who have an Intellectual Disability.
• Intermediate skill level in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Demonstrated skill and proficiency with data entry and database management.
• Valid active driver’s license.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s degree in social work.

What we offer:

We offer an array of benefits to help you take care of you and your family:

• Health, vision and dental; multiple plan choices!
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to include sick leave, family personal leave, annual leave, parental leave and more!
• Life and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement and savings to include - membership in the Virginia Retirement System (401(a) defined benefit plan) and the commonwealth’s deferred compensation plan.
• Short term and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program, wellness, employee discounts and so much more!

Person Centered. Community Based.

SEVTC’s mission is to provide quality, person-centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in partnership with a community-based system of supports.

We envision SEVTC as a center of excellence providing specialized supports that enable successful community living for individuals with intellectual, developmental and behavioral challenges across the state of Virginia.

Our values reflect an environment where: individuals lead self-determined lives that focus on empowerment, dignity and respect, employees are valued and appreciated as out most import asset, individuals and employees live, work and play in an environment that is safe and free from harm, collaboration with DBHDS, community partners, and family members is welcomed and fostered, and resources are utilized in a thoughtful and efficient manner.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers' individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at sarita.jordan@dbhds.virginia.gov during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Contact Information

Name: Sarita Jordan

Phone: 757-424-8545

Email: sarita.jordan@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.