Family Preservation Social Worker - In-Home Services

Albemarle; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Health insurance with employer contrib

Life insurance

Retirement plan (VRS)

Training opportunities

Job summary

Albemarle County in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Family Preservation Services Worker in the Department of Social Services. This full-time role focuses on protecting children, strengthening families, and coordinating in-home services with community partners.

Responsibilities include developing case plans, conducting assessments, and collaborating with schools and agencies. A Bachelor's in Human Services or equivalent with related experience is required; on-call coverage is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or equivalent as required.
• Ability to drive and occasional overnight travel; on-call availability.
• Willingness to work beyond regular hours and pass background checks.
• Requires knowledge of federal/state/local laws and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support families in accessing resources and services; conduct assessments.
• Develop and implement family-specific psychosocial case plans.
• Collaborate with schools, courts, and community partners.
• Maintain thorough case records and documentation.

Skills

Social work principles

Crisis intervention

Decision making

Client communication

Interagency collaboration

Cultural humility

Trauma-informed care

Education

BS in Human Services

Degree + 2 yrs exp

Job description

Albemarle County in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Family Preservation Services Worker in the Department of Social Services. This full-time role focuses on protecting children, strengthening families, and coordinating in-home services with community partners.

Responsibilities include developing case plans, conducting assessments, and collaborating with schools and agencies. A Bachelor's in Human Services or equivalent with related experience is required; on-call coverage is expected.