Self-Sufficiency Specialist III Senior Employment Services Worker (Albemarle)

Description

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;

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.

Contact Information :

For questions related to this posting please contact : Kiersten Trader

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Apprentice,Mac Os,Arabic Faculty,Documentation,Account Opening

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1