Foster Care & Adoption Case Manager

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Albemarle County Department of Social Services in Charlottesville seeks a Foster Care/Adoption Worker to assess, plan, and coordinate services for children and families in need. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, direct counseling, and collaboration across agencies to ensure safe, permanent outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Human Services (or equivalent) and strong cross-disciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field; or Bachelor's with 2+ years in Human Services.
• Experience in the program area and completion of required training or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret laws, policies and regulations.
• Strong case management and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to drive and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning and develop psychosocial plans.
• Provide direct counseling using family-systems models.
• Lead as case manager coordinating services across disciplines.
• Collaborate with mental health, education, and legal professionals.
• Serve as legal guardian for agency foster children.

Skills

Social work

Client relations

Report writing

Team coordination

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Albemarle County Department of Social Services in Charlottesville seeks a Foster Care/Adoption Worker to assess, plan, and coordinate services for children and families in need. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, direct counseling, and collaboration across agencies to ensure safe, permanent outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Human Services (or equivalent) and strong cross-disciplinary teamwork.