Human Services Caseworker
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7 Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge, VA Full-time Full-time $69,186 - $121,973 a year $69,186 - $121,973 a year 13 days ago 13 days ago 13 days ago Introduction Are you interested in joining an organization that is serious about helping vulnerable adults in our community? Then join us today in transforming vulnerable disabled and adult populations.
Prince William County Department of Social Services, Adult Protection and Prevention Division, seeks a Human Services Caseworker on our Adult Protective Services team.
The Adult Protective Services team is on the front lines every day - receiving calls of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.
This specialized team put words into actions after carefully following policy and procedures, listening and accessing the situation! About This Role:
This role will require you to respond to reports of abandonment, abuse, exploitation, neglect, and self-neglect involving disabled and older adults; evaluate clients' situations and determine severity of risk factors; respond to crisis situations that are complex; participate in creating service plans by collaborating with adult clients, their families and community resources; monitor ongoing cases through home visits; prepare court reports, case presentations and summaries of cases; and participate in court appearances.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with senior adults and vulnerable populations; experience conducting protective services case investigations and assessments; ability to exercise independent judgement within policies and procedures; excellent verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of local, state and federal adult welfare policies and practices; and the ability to develop positive working relationships with clients, peers and community partners.
If you're searching for meaningful work and want to strengthen our community, we invite you to apply so we can learn more about you.
Note:
The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background check.
All DSS staff members are required to provide emergency human services work in the event of an emergency disaster.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in the human services field; or bachelor's degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years appropriate and related experience in a human services related area.
PREFERENCES:
Experience conducting Protective Service assessments and investigations.
Knowledge of local, state and federal adult welfare policies and practices.
Experience implementing crisis intervention strategies.
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
37.
5 hours:
Typically, Monday - Friday 8:
30-5:
00 and periodic 24-hour emergency on-call rotation SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background check.
All DSS staff members are required to provide emergency human services work in the event of an emergency disaster.
ENTRY SALARY RANGE:
$69,186.
00 - $95,579.
50 Annually Click here to view full Class Description.
NOTE The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
7 Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge, VA Full-time Full-time $69,186 - $121,973 a year $69,186 - $121,973 a year 13 days ago 13 days ago 13 days ago Introduction Are you interested in joining an organization that is serious about helping vulnerable adults in our community? Then join us today in transforming vulnerable disabled and adult populations.
Prince William County Department of Social Services, Adult Protection and Prevention Division, seeks a Human Services Caseworker on our Adult Protective Services team.
The Adult Protective Services team is on the front lines every day - receiving calls of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.
This specialized team put words into actions after carefully following policy and procedures, listening and accessing the situation! About This Role:
This role will require you to respond to reports of abandonment, abuse, exploitation, neglect, and self-neglect involving disabled and older adults; evaluate clients' situations and determine severity of risk factors; respond to crisis situations that are complex; participate in creating service plans by collaborating with adult clients, their families and community resources; monitor ongoing cases through home visits; prepare court reports, case presentations and summaries of cases; and participate in court appearances.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with senior adults and vulnerable populations; experience conducting protective services case investigations and assessments; ability to exercise independent judgement within policies and procedures; excellent verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of local, state and federal adult welfare policies and practices; and the ability to develop positive working relationships with clients, peers and community partners.
If you're searching for meaningful work and want to strengthen our community, we invite you to apply so we can learn more about you.
Note:
The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background check.
All DSS staff members are required to provide emergency human services work in the event of an emergency disaster.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in the human services field; or bachelor's degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years appropriate and related experience in a human services related area.
PREFERENCES:
Experience conducting Protective Service assessments and investigations.
Knowledge of local, state and federal adult welfare policies and practices.
Experience implementing crisis intervention strategies.
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
37.
5 hours:
Typically, Monday - Friday 8:
30-5:
00 and periodic 24-hour emergency on-call rotation SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background check.
All DSS staff members are required to provide emergency human services work in the event of an emergency disaster.
ENTRY SALARY RANGE:
$69,186.
00 - $95,579.
50 Annually Click here to view full Class Description.
NOTE The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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