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.

In this role, you will be performing the following tasks:

• 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 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting child and adult protective services investigations.
• Experience preparing court documents and/or reports.
• Experience assessing family needs and coordinating appropriate services.

Key

Experience and Skills:

• 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.

• 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 must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive for work.
• Staff must 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

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401(a) 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

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.

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.