Family Services Specialist III -Senior Child Care Worker (Albemarle)

Job Summary/ Objective: Performs difficult, equitable, and complex professional work in accordance with established casework principles by supporting and assisting agency clients with personal, social, health, and economic needs. Empowers the family/client to the highest level of self-sufficiency. Provides coaching and mentoring to staff. Requires little supervision. Works within an inclusive team environment as part of the Self-Sufficiency Team (SST). Supervisory Responsibilities: * None. Essential Functions: * Provides services of considerable difficulty in a specialized service area; works with and counsels clients; determines program eligibility; * Prepares in-depth assessments in the formulation and delivery of service plans; * Analyzes information received and makes decisions regarding service plans subject to final approval by the SST Program Manager; * Counsels clients in planning budgets and regarding the care and training of children; * Coordinates group activities with ancillary agencies such as clinics, employment services, and vocational rehabilitation services;

• Performs work with specific ancillary agencies;
• Maintains records and reports through the course of clients' service

relationships with the agency;

• Coaches, mentors, assigns cases, and evaluates work of subordinates;
• Interprets agency programs to other agencies, community groups, and

associations; * Performs related tasks as required. Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• General knowledge of social, economic and health problems;
• General knowledge of social institutions and the methods of the helping

process;

• General knowledge of 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, policies 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: * 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). * Considerable experience in the 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 is desirable. Physical and Mental Requirements: * Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. * 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, clinics, etc.) are required. * Involves frequent driving, walking, and standing. Must be able to assist physically dependent individuals. Remote Work: After 1 year, this position may be eligible for limited hybrid remote work. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Albemarle County Core Values: Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the County’s Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through Community: We expect diversity, equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission. Integrity: We value our customers and co-workers by always providing honest and fair treatment. Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change. Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural, human, and financial resources respectfully and responsibly. Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth. **PLEASE INCLUDE COVER LETTER, RESUME AND THREE REFERENCES Contact Information: For questions related to this posting, please contact: Kiersten Trader View email address on click.appcast.io [View email address on click.appcast.io]