Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Essential Functions:

• Provides services of considerable difficulty in a specialized service area; works with and counsels clients; determines program eligibility;

• Prepares in-depth assessments in the formulation and delivery of service plans;

• Analyzes information received and makes decisions regarding treatment plans subject to final approval by the SST Program Manager;

• Counsels clients in planning budgets and regarding the care and training of children;

• Coordinates group activities with ancillary agencies such as clinics employment services and vocational rehabilitation services;

• Performs work with specific ancillary agencies and the courts;

• Maintains records and reports through the course of clients service relationships with the agency;

• Coaches mentors assigns cases and evaluates work of subordinates;

• Interprets agency programs to other agencies community groups and associations;

• Performs related tasks as required.

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• General knowledge of social economic and health problems;

• General knowledge of social institutions and the methods of the helping process;

• General knowledge of 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 policies 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:

• Minimum of a bachelors degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a bachelors degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VACof the Administrative Code of Virginia).

• Considerable experience in the 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 is desirable.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Possession of a valid appropriate drivers permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• 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.) are required.

• Involves frequent driving walking and standing. Must be able to assist physically dependent individuals.

Remote Work:

This position is eligible for remote work. 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 Countys 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.