ILA Case Worker I

About the Opportunity

In accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services Standards for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies, this position is responsible for guiding youth on their path to independence through effective relationship building, support, supervision, counseling, assessment, service planning, coordination of services, ongoing evaluation of needs, and documentation of services provided. 

Core duties and responsibilities:

Supporting, Supervising, and Counseling Youth

• Provide casework services for up to 5 youth, on average
• Building relationships with youth to facilitate effective collaboration in developing the service plan and achieving progress
• Orienting youth to program
• Supervising youth in a least restrictive manner
• Supporting youth through on call, 24/7 phone access; in person if needed
• Counseling youth in preparation for discharge

Assessment of Needs; Planning and Coordinating Services

• Interviewing youth to determine needs, strengths, and abilities
• Assessing suitability of living arrangement
• Assessing need for psychosocial, nutritional, medical, dental, and educational services 
• Coordinating services to reduce barriers; linking youth with appropriate services
• Ensuring services are provided
• Collaborating with FAPT and other involved parties in plans
• Continually evaluating and reviewing the youth’s plan of care; updating and linking with services as needed

Documentation 

• Preparing and maintaining case records, including:
  • Social histories
  • Written agreement with youth
  • Service Plan
  • Social History
  • Face Sheet
  • Case Notes
  • Quarterly Progress Summaries
  • Serious Incident Reports
  • Discharge Summary

Other: 

Minimum Education and Experience:

OR

A baccalaureate degree in social work or a field related to social work including, but not limited to, sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling and one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families; 

OR

A baccalaureate degree in any field plus two years’ experience in providing casework services to children and families.

About the Culture at VHBG

VHBG's leadership team encourages employees to bring their authentic self to work, whatever that means for that employee. We do this through unbiased recruiting practices, advocating for employees to participate in our inclusion ambassador council, implementing employee feedback and offering training opportunities focused on diversity, inclusion and equity. VHBG nurtures belonging and retains a highly engaged workforce in order to achieve the best experience and outcomes for our clients. 

VHBG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, age, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other status protected under federal, state, or local law