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Organization | City of Charlottesville |
Type | Full Time |
Application Deadline | September 10, 2021 |
College Degree Required? | Yes |
Salary Range | $18.85 to $30.77 an hour ($39,208.00 to $64,003.65 annually) |
baudoc@charlottesville.gov | |
Phone | (434) 970-3565 |
Description
Application Deadline: September 10, 2021 at 5pm EST.
Apply online only at: www.charlottesville.gov/jobs
Contribute to the delivery of programs and services in Charlottesville that support meeting essential needs, which promote self-sufficiency, and that enhance the quality of life for all residents in our community. The Charlottesville Department of Social Services is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Family Services Specialist – In-Home Prevention who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville’s Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.
The hiring amount will be between $18.85 and $30.77 an hour ($39,208.00 to $64,003.65 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City’s retirement options, gym reimbursement program, and continuing education/training opportunities.
Performs responsible professional work in the support and assistance of agency clients with personal, social, health and economic needs with casework focused on the multi-faceted social work cases involving families and children. Work involves evaluating child safety, preventing children from entering or re-entering foster care, and facilitating services that support and strengthen families. Does related work as required and/or performs clinical work. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Social Services Family Services Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field. (Or minimally, a Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area as mandated in Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia and implemented by the Virginia Board of Social Services may be substituted as equivalent.)
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Requires general knowledge of: social, economic and health problems; individual and group behavior; child, adolescent, adult and geriatric behavior and the practices and techniques of interviewing, counseling and investigating problems; principles and practices of child welfare, substance abuse, family service, employment services, public assistance and/or protective service work.
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Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia or qualified and able to obtain a valid VA driver’s license prior to beginning the position. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166)
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Possession of all requirements for entry level as specified by the Virginia Department of Social Services.
TO APPLY: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.