Foster & Adoption Services Case Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employer-paid life insurance

VRS retirement

Continuing education/training

Job summary

Albemarle County's Department of Social Services seeks a Foster Care-Adoption Worker (Family Services Specialist II) to assess families, develop psychosocial plans, and coordinate services for children in foster care and adoption cases.

The role includes crisis intervention, court involvement to achieve permanency, and collaboration with health, education, legal, and social services professionals. A Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field, or Bachelor's in any field with 2+ years of related Human Services experience.
• Experience in the program area and completion of required training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Interprets laws, policies and regulations within area of responsibility.
• Assesses cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning of children and families and develops psychosocial plans.
• Provides direct counseling and leads in coordinating services across professionals.

Skills

Social work

Computer skills

Communication

Planning & organizing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Albemarle County's Department of Social Services seeks a Foster Care-Adoption Worker (Family Services Specialist II) to assess families, develop psychosocial plans, and coordinate services for children in foster care and adoption cases.

The role includes crisis intervention, court involvement to achieve permanency, and collaboration with health, education, legal, and social services professionals. A Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field is required.