Social Worker

Title: Social Worker

State Role Title: Counselor I

Hiring Range: $31,886 - $60,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: LENOWISCO-SCOTT

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The LENOWISCO Health District seeks to fill a Clinical Social Worker position based at
the Scott County Health Department located in Gate City, Virginia.

Provides guidance to clients by a knowledge of social and vocational case
management and counseling methods to develop individualized service plans,
perform psycho social assessments to determine personal, social, health and
economic needs. Assists clients by independently identifying and referring them to
available federal, state, local, and private resources to assist with their needs.
Educates clients on clinical and medical procedures and coordinates client care with
PHN and community resources. Requires Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical
Social Worker or a baccalaureate or master's degree in social work from an accredited
social work school or program approved by the Council on Social Work Education or a
doctorate in social work per Code of Virginia § 54.1-3709.

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the Child Development Clinic for a one year period ending September 30th each year. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.

Minimum Qualifications

 Comprehensive knowledge and skills related to the role of a social worker in a
public health setting
 Knowledge of social and economic conditions related to psychosocial health
and the principles and practices of medical social work
 Ability to provide standard mental health assessments and facilitate
appropriate supportive services
 Ability to exercise sound judgement, analyze and problem solve, organize and
establish priorities
 Requires excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to
work on a team as a member and/or facilitator
 Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment to assure
compliance with appropriate timelines
 Licensed Social Workers, or Social Workers with a baccalaureate or master's
degree in social work from an accredited social work school or program
approved by the Council on Social Work Education, or a doctorate in social
work required per Code of Virginia § 54.1-3709.

Additional Considerations

 Previous experience in an early intervention program
 Experience working with diverse cultures
 Must be able to provide own transportation for on-duty travel
 Knowledge of Part C Local System; knowledge of Part C regulations;
knowledge of IDEA and/or the Infant & Toddler Connection program; home
visitation experience; experience working with parents of young children
 Qualifying Bachelor’s degree with corresponding license or certification in:
Allied Health; Child and Family Studies; Counseling; Early Childhood; Early
Childhood Growth and Development; Early Childhood Special Education;
Human Development; Human Services; Music Therapy; Nursing; Psychology;
Public Health; Social Work; Special Education – hearing impairments

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Karen Crutchfield - HR Analyst

Phone: Not Provided

Email: karen.crutchfield@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.