COUNTY OF LOUISA
SOCIAL WORKER
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Job Description:
Responsible for developing and implementing individualized service plans involving the application of casework methods for Child Protective Services, Foster Care and Adoptions. Employees may provide services in all program areas or specialize in one. Typically employees perform all tasks independently and only seek supervisory advice on unusual situations or when policies and procedures require supervisory review or involvement. Duties and responsibilities include: Interprets laws, policies and regulations as applied to specific area of responsibility; Interviews and assesses customer strengths and needs; Presents cases to determine appropriate services and writes/implements sound service plans to meet identified needs; Completes necessary federal, state and local planning and reporting requirements; Coordinates with other agencies and participates in multi-disciplinary and interagency teams providing services to customers; Serves as resource to clients and the community in area of expertise; Provides after hours on-call coverage and responds to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care; Transports children to placements, meetings, therapy sessions, doctor and dental appointments, and for visitation with families; Attends court, testifies in court and coordinates cases with attorneys; Submits progress reports to the court.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field and minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia).
Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview, assess needs, counsel and refer clients to other resources as needed; develop and implement service plans in order to insure the delivery of appropriate services to the client; make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations; respond to the client's emotions in order to accomplish services objectives; plan and manage own work activities including service delivery preparing reports, and correspondence, record keeping responsibilities and related activities; establish and maintain effective relationships; and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the social work field.
Must submit to Criminal Background and DMV Record Check and testing consistent with Louisa
County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Must also possess a valid Driver's license and be 21 years
of age.
Preferred Qualifications
BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.
Two (2) positions open. Must apply directly with the County of Louisa, Virginia: http://www.louisacounty.com/LCadmin/employment.htm