Job Title
Family Services Specialist I
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
County of Henrico Department of Social Services
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Provides professional casework services for children, adults and families; carries a full case load and demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions independently with only supervisory conferences; exercises sound judgment and initiative; maintains thorough familiarity with agency standards, policies and functions as well as the full range of community resources; performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties
Essential duties:
- Direct case management for the Child Care program, processing applications and completing interviews and assessments to determine approval for the program assistance.
- Enhanced case management & support to families addressing personal/family problems, financial challenges, employment issues and other issues and barriers to self-sufficiency, often working in partnership with VIEW case managers.
- Ongoing oversight through re-assessment and case closure.
- Payment authorization to vendors, initiating purchase orders and completing data entry for service authorization.
- Program compliance, making fraud referrals as needed.
- Consumer education regarding quality childcare, assists families locate subsidy vendors and inspection reports for subsidy vendors in their area.
- Emergency shelter duty as required in state and local policy, at the direction of the County Manager.
- Other duties as assigned.
The person in this position: must have a strong working knowledge of the Child Care policies in addition to general knowledge of other DSS benefits programs and the service array in the community; must be proficient in social work principles and practices, human behavior and the current social, economic and health problems; and must have strong and effective oral and written communication skills, the ability to plan and organize work efficiently and have empathy and objectivity working with clients.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) year baccalaureate degree in a relevant social science field in accordance with VA Code § 63.2-219; and one (1) year of relevant social work experience; OR: Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Additional Information
- Central registry check and criminal history record check & fingerprinting are conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
- Valid driver’s license to perform assigned duties at various locations.
- Successful completion of all training requirements established pursuant to the VA 63.2-208. Standards for personnel.
- Criminal history record check and fingerprinting of all employees in authorized and hourly safety sensitive positions.
- Successful completion of all required NIMS courses.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, May 13, 2024.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our online applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right-hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us.
Minimum Salary
52486
Maximum Salary
96551
Currency
USD
Main Organization
General Government
General Government
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home