Senior Employment Services Worker

Self-Sufficiency Specialist III - Senior Employment Services Worker

Department of Social Services

12 Months Full-Time

Non-exempt Pay Grade 32

VRS-Eligible Benefits-Eligible

***THE LISTING ON THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY WEBSITE IS FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES ONLY. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE VA STATE WEBSITE FOUND HERE:

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 and 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 Education and Experience:

• 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 a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the Countys Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Salary Range:

The hiring range for this position is $32.41 - $35.82 per hour (approx. $67409 - $74505 per year). Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employer-paid life insurance VRS retirement and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time FLSA non-exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy P-60.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position open until Friday August 30.

Virginia Values Veterans:

Albemarle County is a Certified V3 organization.

EOE/EEO:

Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment testing selection assignment pay conditions of work training leave overtime promotion discipline demotion and separation.