Human Services Assistant II-AS/APS

Virginia-Department-of-Social-Service; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Social Services seeks a professional to support Adult Services/Adult Protective Services by responding to intake calls, interviewing clients in person or by phone, and linking walk-ins to CPS intake.

Responsibilities include entering data into PeerPlace, assessing risk, identifying resources, maintaining case records, and providing referrals; occasional emergency shelter duties may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with post-secondary coursework in social services.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Relevant work experience in public administrative support is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to AS/APS Intake calls and walk-ins.
• Enter and maintain case information in PeerPlace.
• Assess risk and determine immediate safety needs.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients and professionals.
• Provide referrals to housing, medical, social, and financial resources.
• Assist in community emergency shelter duties during disasters.

Skills

PC skills

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma with relevant coursework

Bachelor's degree preferred / two years aging experience

Job description

Title Description:

This is a professional/para-professional position under the supervision of a Family Services Supervisor that performs responsible professional work in the support and assistance of those involved with the Adult Services/Adult Protective Services unit (AS/APS) by responding to calls to the AS/APS Intake line, obtaining information both in-person and over the phone, meeting with AS/APS walk-ins, linking CPS walk-ins with CPS intake, entering mandated information and assignment of AS/APS cases into the PeerPlace case management system, obtaining financial information to determine eligibility for AS services, providing assistance with tertiary case responsibilities, providing emergency assistance to family service workers with case responsibilities on an as-needed basis, provide referrals for community-based services, maintain communication with clients and professionals, assisting in completion of required case contacts, maintain case records and perform other assigned duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) required to successfully perform the work:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Social work principles and practices
• process of aging and geriatrics
• human behavior
• stages of change and motivational interviewing
• effective communication
• crisis intervention
• current social issues and related interventions for issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, food insecurity, substance abuse, healthcare availability, and mental illness
• empowerment theory
• team building
• evidenced based practices
• identifying abuse, neglect and exploitation and intervention strategies
• community resources

SKILLS IN:

• Use of personal computer, hardware and software programs
• operation of general office equipment and motor vehicle

ABILITY TO:

Review and interpret local, state, and federal policy; Assess risk, safety, and need for immediate response for reported abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation via telephone or in person; enter factual and concise documentation into the case management system per policy; maintain effective working relationships with clients and other professionals; exercise diplomacy and tact; use evidenced based practices; work effectively with customers who have varying socioeconomic status', cultures, morals and values; assess client needs, counsel and refer clients to a variety of housing, medical, social, and financial resources; understand adult's right to self-determination; illicit necessary information from callers or walk-ins.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):

High school diploma supplemented with post-secondary coursework in subjects such as social work, human services, gerontology, or one of the social behavioral sciences, business or related field and relevant work experience in public administrative support work OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience, Licensure, Certification):

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field and a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in the field of aging is preferred.

Possession of a valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia and a driving record demonstrating responsible motor vehicle operation practices. Driving record must meet agency requirements.

Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search,DMV/driving record check. Must pass the agency background checks.

This investigation may include fingerprint checks from the State Police, local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority. Alloffers are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screening.

Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information provided. Applications/Resumes must include complete work history.