Caseworker - Prince William County Government : Job Details

Are you seeking a position that is challenging but rewarding? If you have ever wanted to work with people in your community or become an important component of the betterment of other people's lives, you have come to the right place! Become a member of the Prince William County, Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Division as a Human Services Caseworker and make sure children and families are getting the help they need. ABOUT THIS ROLE: In this position you will Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect to assess for imminent danger for children; Interview clients and develop appropriate safety plans; Provide crisis management interventions and coordinate support services to resolve problems and conflicts; Make referrals to community resources; Monitor client's progress and ensure that service plans are followed; Document all contacts and ensure that all paperwork is accurately and timely completed and filed; Complete necessary case information reports and make updates into databases; Prepare court documents such as petitions, reports, and case reviews; Attend and testify at court hearings; Comply with all federal, state and local policies and procedures. You will need experience in child protective services including conducting social work investigations and performing crisis interventions; Strong knowledge of local, state and federal child welfare policies and practices; Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; Ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills; Ability to work independently and in consultation with partnering agencies such as police and mental health; Ability to work outside normal business hours, on an as-needed basis. This position requires compliance with State and Federal deadlines, so you will need the ability to be organized and prioritize tasks. Work will be done in a mixture of telework, field, and office. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Prince William Department of Social Services has a staff of over 400 and 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 Virginias 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 bachelors degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years appropriate and related experience in a human service-related area. PREFERENCES: Experience conducting child and adult protective services investigations; Experience preparing court documents and/or reports; Experience assessing family needs and coordinating appropriate services. SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS : Monday Friday, 37.5 hours per week. May be required to work after regular business hours, including performing emergency duty overnight and weekends, on a rotating basis. 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 drivers 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. Additional compensation is provided. HIRING SALARY RANGE: $70,921.50 - $97,968.00 Annually 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.