Position Information
Working Title Social Worker II (CSA): Manassas Park
Role Title Local-Classified
Job Open Date 10-28-2011
Job Close DateJobs close at 5pm EST. 11-14-2011
Job Type Detail
Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1
Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No
Hiring Range $45,429 Starting Salary
Agency Dept of Social Services - Local (765-01)
Agency Website
Location Manassas Park - 685
Sublocation
Position Number L0029
Job Posting Number 0051962
Type of Recruitment
General Public - G
Job Type Full-Time
Pay Band
Job Description
This is the full performance level/title in the occupational group for Social Workers. Primary functional area is to manage the Virginia Comprehensive Services Act (CSA) For At Risk Youth & Families. Employees are responsible for developing and implementing individualized service plans involving the application of casework methods in Child Care, Adult/Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care and Adoptions. Employees may provide services in all program areas or specialize in one or several program areas. Typically employees perform all tasks independently and only seek supervisory advice on unusual situations or when policies and procedures require supervisory review or involvement.
Interprets laws, policies and regulations as applied to specific area of responsibility; Monitors, coordinates and administers specific programs as assigned; Coordinates services within specific area of responsibility; Interviews and assesses customer needs and other relevant factors; such as education/skill levels, abilities, interests, and support systems. Informs clients of related service programs rules/regulations, and right to participate; Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans; Provides case management services to monitor compliance; Manages program waiting lists; Tracks expenditures, prepares/submits budget estimates and ensures payment for services; Completes necessary federal, state and local planning and reporting requirements; Coordinates with other
agencies and participates in multi-disciplinary and interagency teams providing services to customers; Conducts overall monitoring of programs in specific area of responsibility; Serves as resource to clients and the community in area of expertise; and Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field and 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.
Working knowledge of: social work principles and practices; human behavior and motivational theory; laws, policies, and regulations relating to human services program areas; and social, economic, and health problems. Skill in operating a motor vehicle; a personal computer with associated software. Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed; develop and implement service plans in order to insure the delivery of appropriate services to the client; make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations; respond to the client's emotions in order to accomplish services objectives; plan and manage own work activities including service delivery preparing reports, and
correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities; establish and maintain effective relationships; and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.
Preferred Qualifications
Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.
Special Requirements
Special Instructions to Applicants
A local City of Manassas Park employment application may NOT be submitted. You application will not be considered.
A Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment DPT Form 10-012 must be completed.
Include the position title, number and location of the position for which you are applying on all forms that you submit. If you wish to apply for other openings, you must submit a separate set of forms. The application and any other information which you wish to submit must be received at the address below on Monday, November 14, 2011. Postmarks are not considered as received.
Any application that is incomplete or received after the deadline will not be processed.
Optional Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Required Applicant Documents
Contact Information
Name Randi Knights
Phone 703-335-8888
Fax 703-335-8899
Address: Manassas Park Department of Social Services One Park Center Court Manassas Park VA 20111
Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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