Human Services Caseworker

Are you seeking a position that is challenging but rewarding? If you have ever wanted to work with people in your community or become an essential component of improving other people's lives, you have come to the right place! Become a member of the Prince William County, Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Division as a Human Services Caseworker and ensure children and families get the help they need.

• Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect to assess for imminent danger to children.
• Interview clients and develop appropriate safety plans.
• Provide crisis management interventions and coordinate support services to resolve problems and conflicts.
• Make referrals to community resources.
• Monitor client's progress and ensure that safety plans are followed.
• Document all case contacts and information into databases timely and accurately.
• Prepare court documents such as petitions, reports, and case reviews.
• Attend and testify at court hearings.
• Comply with all federal, state and local policies and procedures.

This role requires experience in child protective services, to include the following:

• Conducting social work investigations and performing crisis interventions.
• Strong knowledge of local, state and federal child welfare policies and practices.
• Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in consultation with partnering agencies such as police and mental health.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, on an as-needed basis.

This role requires compliance with State and Federal deadlines, so you will need the ability to be organized and prioritize tasks. The work will be performed through a combination of telework, fieldwork, and in-office activities.

Bachelor's degree in the human services field; or bachelor’s degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years appropriate and related experience in a human service-related area.

Experience conducting child and adult protective services investigations.

Experience preparing court documents and/or reports.

Experience assessing family needs and coordinating appropriate services.

• All DSS staff are required to provide emergency human services work, including staffing emergency shelters in the event of a community disaster.
• Candidates must pass criminal history, Child Protective Services and DMV background checks.
• Resource/foster parents for youth in the Prince William foster-care program may not be employed by the Prince William Dept of Social Services. Resource/foster parents for youth from other localities are welcome to apply.
• Staff in this position must possessa valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive for work.
• Staff in this position are required to work at night and on weekends to cover emergency duty on a rotating basis. Additional compensation is provided.

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week. May be required to work after regular business hours, including performing emergency duty overnight and weekends, on a rotating basis.

$70,921.50 to $97,968.00

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.  PSLF for additional information.

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NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety,  for additional information.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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