What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Services Caseworker position at Prince William County Government?
Do you have compassion and a desire to help children and families in need? The Prince William County Department of Social Services is seeking Human Services Caseworkers in the Family Support Services Division. The Family Support Services (FSS) Division manages state-mandated programs related to resource homes (foster homes), foster care, adoption, and Interstate Compact on Placement of Children (ICPC). We are a team-oriented agency looking for staff who are committed to excellence and are dedicated to positively impacting the quality of life of children and families involved in the child welfare system. The focus of the FSS Division is to ensure safety, well-being and permanency for our children and families.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
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 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 successful candidate will have previous case management experience working with children and families in one or more of the following areas: child protective services, foster care, adoption, and Interstate Compact on Placement of Children (ICPC). He or she will have knowledge of federal, state and local policies and procedures pertaining to child welfare. The candidate we seek will work with youth who are in foster care, their caregivers, their families and other community partners interested in their welfare.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
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 appropriate and related experience in a human services related area.
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience working in child welfare, foster care or adoption.
- Previous experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
- Previous experience with crisis intervention with clients.
- Experience in assessing risk and ensuring safety of children and families.
- Bilingual English/Spanish
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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; Resource/foster parents for youth in the Prince William foster-care program may not be employed by the Prince William Dept of Social Services. 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.
ENTRY SALARY RANGE:
$70,921.50 - $97,968.00 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.
Salary : $70,922 - $125,015
