Human Services Caseworker

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 (FSS) Division. The 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 committed to excellence and 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 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 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 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
  
  

Three Years Or More Of Experience With The Following

• 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.
  
  

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; 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.

ENTRY SALARY RANGE: $70,921.50 - $97,968.00 Annually

Additional Benefits

• Access to training and career development opportunities.
• Membership to the Virginia Library Association.
• We offer excellent benefits including comprehensive medical coverage options, paid holidays, personal days, and generous leave accrual.
• The County also participates in the Virginia Retirement System and offers 457 and 401a defined contribution plans.
  
  

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Learn more at Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.

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