Juvenile Justice Specialist

Summary

Caseworker for the Juvenile Services DepartmentThe City of Lynchburg is hiring for a Caseworker for the Juvenile Services Department.Essential duties and responsibilities include providing regularly scheduled individual counseling, coordinating and conducting treatment plan meetings, making decisions and exercising judgment in program policies, documenting casework services, assisting and counseling direct care treatment staff, monitoring behaviors on home visits, coordinating educational and vocational opportunities, maintaining compliance with State and Federal guidelines, administering first aid and CPR, intervening and mediating disputes, participating on family assessment planning teams, and other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens.Minimum education and experience required include a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field, and two years related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.Additional requirements include a valid State Driver's License, acceptable driving record, Criminal Record Check, reference checks, driving record check, Child Protective Services check, tuberculin and drug screen as part of physical examination, and completion of IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services. Employees in full-time positions are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), life insurance, optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, tuition assistance, and Paid Time Off. Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position. Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans. Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures.

Job Description

Caseworker for the Juvenile Services DepartmentThe City of Lynchburg is hiring for a Caseworker for the Juvenile Services Department.Essential duties and responsibilities include providing regularly scheduled individual counseling, coordinating and conducting treatment plan meetings, making decisions and exercising judgment in program policies, documenting casework services, assisting and counseling direct care treatment staff, monitoring behaviors on home visits, coordinating educational and vocational opportunities, maintaining compliance with State and Federal guidelines, administering first aid and CPR, intervening and mediating disputes, participating on family assessment planning teams, and other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens.Minimum education and experience required include a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field, and two years related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.Additional requirements include a valid State Driver's License, acceptable driving record, Criminal Record Check, reference checks, driving record check, Child Protective Services check, tuberculin and drug screen as part of physical examination, and completion of IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services. Employees in full-time positions are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), life insurance, optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, tuition assistance, and Paid Time Off. Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position. Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans. Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures.