Description

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Manages caseloads by maintaining files, telephone contacts, referrals to private vendors for services, preparing documents, filing, authorizing payments, and providing coverage as a lead worker.
• Develop and provide training to Resource and Adoptive parents as well as complete home assessments, adoption reports, service plans and other assigned assessments/reports.
• Provide case management in conjunction with the supervisor and other relevant parties. Keeping factual and timely formal records through the use of computer based and other information systems. Co-operating with any agreed quality assurance process operated by the Service.
• Perform related duties by preparing written reports of findings, providing on-call and emergency response for reports of abuse and neglect, attending and coordinating related meetings, and seeking to resolve crisis situations.
• Makes referrals for services by being knowledgeable of local services and resources, working with service providers in the community, serving on interagency service assessment teams, serving as a client advocate in accessing services and working with other agencies such as schools, courts and mental health providers.
• Collaborates with other staff in locating foster homes, group homes, and residential treatment facilities based on child’s service needs.
• Provides group counseling by providing training to citizens and professionals pertaining to social issues and services.
• Participates in staff and training meetings as assigned.
• Must be knowledgeable of foster care and adoption practices.
• Required to serve in Norfolk’s Foster Care Program After Hours On-call rotation after six (6) months of employment.
• All employees are called upon to serve shelter duty in times of emergency and/or natural disaster.

Education/Experience

Minimum of a 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). Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.
Two (2) years experience in social services.

Additional Information & Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.
• Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.