Family Services Specialist II-Childcare Subsidy(Albemarle)

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Lake Monticello, Virginia, United States, 22902

Family Services

Closing at: May 11 2024 at 00:00 EDT

003-Albemarle Dept Of Social Services

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Hiring Range: $60,598.60 to $66,977.40

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

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.

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:

For questions related to this posting, please contact:

Brad Page, epage@albemarle.org

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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Family Services Specialist II-Childcare Subsidy(Albemarle)