Family Support Worker- Childcare Subsidy (Family Services Specialist II) Department of Social Services 1600 5th Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
12 Months, Full-Time
Non-exempt, Pay Grade 31
VRS-Eligible, Benefits-Eligible
***THE LISTING ON THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY WEBSITE IS FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES ONLY. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE VA STATE WEBSITE FOUND HERE: https://evqk.fa.us8.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/2387 Essential Functions: - Provides information, case support, and case management for families requiring and seeking quality childcare;
- Develops comprehensive assessments of the client/family situation, strengths, and needs and works with client to prepare and implement a responsible service plan;
- Teaches client problem-solving strategies;
- Facilitates the education of clients in addressing areas of need that may include parenting skills, child development, adolescent adjustment, aging, nutrition, budgeting, and quality childcare;
- Maintains professional, confidential case records according to state law and policy through the course of the clients' service relationship with the agency;
- Coordinates and/or makes referrals for service to other human services agencies;
- Participates in the identification of social problems and advocates for the development of needed resources;
- Performs other tasks as required.
Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities: - General knowledge of social, economic and health problems; social institutions and the methods of the helping process; individual and group behavior;
- Ability to identify social problems and needs and to assess the ability of individuals and families to utilize services in problem solving;
- Ability to accept the rights, responsibilities and differences of others;
- Ability to work effectively through counseling and other methods with individuals and families in helping them solve their problems;
- Ability to plan and organize work; ability to understand and interpret laws, polices and regulations;
- Ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, other professional and technical staff, social agencies and the general public;
- Ability to prepare reports and maintain records;
- Ability to utilize PC and standard business applications and social services software.
Required Education and Experience: - Workers in this position are required to drive and they must meet the eligibility requirements of the County’s safe driver policy. Workers must be willing to travel occasionally overnight and may be required to assist in managing emergency shelters for the public. The candidate may be subject to criminal history and central registry background checks.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia). Experience in assigned program area and completion of required training programs or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications/Certifications: - Possession of a BSW or MSW degree.
Physical and Mental Requirements: - Administers work to the public typically in clients' home, often in remote rural areas;
- Frequent contacts with clients and coordination with other public and private agencies (i.e., school, courts, clinics, etc.);
- Involves frequent driving, walking, and standing.
Remote Work: This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the County’s Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Salary Range: The hiring range for this position is $29.13 - $32.20 per hour (approx. $60,599 - $66,977 per year.) Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position open until Friday, May 10.
Virginia Values Veterans:Albemarle County is a Certified V3 organization.
EOE/EEO:Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.
