Salary : $52,187.20 – $78,270.40 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27M00000578
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 09/17/2023
Closing Date: 10/15/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The City of Richmond Department of Social Services is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the vacancies of Family Services Worker in the Reunification and Permanency Unit. The incumbent is responsible for individual and family needs assessments, case plan development and implementation, resource referrals, and client advocacy.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Developing service plans and providing case management for children and families;
- Determining eligibility and setting up service payments;
- Coordinating foster care and adoption placements;
- Working to promote reunification/permanency through implementation of current social work best practice models;
- Working with the Courts, Children’s Services Act (CSA) Office, and community agencies to ensure that children in foster care are safe, appropriately placed, and have access to necessary resources;
- Recording case file information electronically ensuring accuracy in a timely manner;
- Engaging various family components by developing relationships with clients served;
- Responding to and managing on-call duties;
- Other related duties as assigned.
**City of Richmond Department of Social Services employees are considered essential personnel may be required to work during inclement weather and times of declared emergencies.**
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge in principles and practices in the human services field, including knowledge of programs, social-economic trends, and behaviors that impact the delivery of human services; and State and local policies and procedures, laws, and regulations.
Demonstrated skills in advocating and counseling; administering individual and family assessments and interpreting results; Interviewing; Case management, including reporting and documenting; Oral/written communication; and conducting forensic interviews.
Demonstrated ability in understanding and interpreting policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; thinking critically; manage time effectively; make sound judgments; problem solve; and analyze, assess, and evaluate data.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work;
- Master’s degree in social work is preferred;
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a human services field is also acceptable if it includes at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques, such as: (a) social work; (b) psychology; (c) sociology; (d) guidance and/or counseling; or (e) child development;
- One year of related experience.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Two (2) or more years of Social Work experience working with families;
- Advanced computer, written and oral communication skills;
- Knowledge of best practices and policies used throughout the reunification and permanency process;
- Working knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia court system;
- Proficient crisis intervention techniques and case management skills;
- Effectively develop relationships among a diverse, socio-economic class of clients;
- Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an “Employer of Choice” among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an “Employer of Choice”.
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
01
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran’s widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
02
5-point veteran’s must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 – 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
03
Employees in this job classification are designated ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL and must be available to report to work during disasters, inclement weather, and other declared emergencies. Are you available and willing to work under these conditions?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a valid Driver’s License or ability to obtain a VA Driver’s License within 30-days of hire?
- Yes
- No
05
Which best describes your highest level of education?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Master’s Degree in a Human Service field
- None of the above
06
Do you have a Master’s degree in Social Work?
- Yes
- No
07
Which best describes your years of experience working in foster care, adoption, and/or child welfare services?
- Less than one (1) year of experience
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience
- Three (3) or more years of experience
08
Which best describes your years of experience completing comprehensive assessments of families?
- Less than one (1) year of experience
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience
- Three (3) or more years of experience
09
If you have completed an internship with the City of Richmond Department of Social Services (RDSS), indicate the number of semesters you have completed.
- One (1) semester of internship work at RDSS
- Two (2) semesters of internship work at RDSS
- Three (3) or more semesters of internship work at RDSS
- I did not complete any internship work at RDSS
10
Indicate the following applications in which have one (1) or more years of viable work experience. Select all that apply.
- On-line Automated Services Information System (OASIS)
- HARMONY
- Other state DSS automated systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- None of the above
11
Which best describes your level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish?
- Limited proficiency
- Intermediate proficiency
- Advanced proficiency
- No proficiency
12
Are you willing and available to work beyond normal business hours and for on-call duty?
- Yes
- No
Required Question