Salary: $39,481.00 - $46,390.00 Annually
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-00957
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 04/29/2024
Closing Date: 5/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications

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The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services is hiring a Human Services Assistant (HSA) for the Permanency Team to assist Family Services Staff who provide foster care and adoption services in Chesterfield County and Colonial Heights.
What You Do and How You Do it:
You will assist the Permanency Team in administrative and supportive capacities through various tasks. These requirements are not limited to but include monitoring and completing compliance tasks for Title IV-E and non-IV-E cases; monitoring and completing funding for foster care expenditures; monitoring and maintaining records of compliance from external service providers, collaborating with divisions within the agency to ensure compliance. You will also complete, organize and file paperwork; enter information into computer systems. You will provide transportation for adults and children in a county vehicle, supervise visitations between parents and children, administer drug screenings and conduct home visits, as needed. All agency team members are also required to participate on an Emergency Shelter Team, reporting to shelter duty as required and perform other work as required.
Here's What You Need:
High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework in the Human Services field preferred; two years office support and administration practices and procedures; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a Department of Social Services preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills necessary
• Experience in Virginia Social Services and/or working with children preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Bilingual skills desired

Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date . Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Realistic Job Preview
We'll be honest. At times you will feel overwhelmed and emotionally drained. The workload is heavy with new cases constantly forming. This position requires critical thinking skills, exceptional planning and organization skills and attention to detail given the program mandates that must be adhered to. It's a stressful job with critical outcomes. Being a Human Service Assistant is not for everyone, but if you are committed to making a real difference in the lives of others and are looking for a career rather than a job, we want you on our team.
Still Interested? Click the "apply" link to complete and submit an application by May 5, 2024.
Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; emergency shelter duty, as required
Work Location

Social Services
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