Foster Care & Adoption Caseworker

Prince William County Government; Woodbridge (VA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement from the Virginia Ret. Sys.

401a and 457 retirement plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Optional Group Medical and Dental

Optional Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County Government seeks a Human Services Caseworker in the Family Support Services division to support foster care, adoption, and fostering futures. You will identify placements, oversee cases, and collaborate with partners to ensure safety and permanency for children and families.

The role requires a human services degree (or equivalent with experience), knowledge of child welfare policies, and potential for hybrid work after in-person training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field or equivalent experience in human services.
• Three years or more experience in child welfare, foster care, or adoption.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local child welfare policies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable foster care placements for children.
• Oversee children in placements and assess safety risks.
• Assess strengths and needs of children and families.
• Coordinate services to support permanency goals.
• Prepare court documents and testify as needed.
• Maintain accurate case records and interpret policies.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Foster care/adoption

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

Bachelor's degree in any field + 2 years human services experience

Job description

Prince William County Government seeks a Human Services Caseworker in the Family Support Services division to support foster care, adoption, and fostering futures. You will identify placements, oversee cases, and collaborate with partners to ensure safety and permanency for children and families.

The role requires a human services degree (or equivalent with experience), knowledge of child welfare policies, and potential for hybrid work after in-person training.