Youth Services Case Worker — Rehabilitative Support Specialist

Loudoun County, Virginia; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Youth Services Department seeks a Youth Services Case Worker to support the Youth Detention Center and RISE Youth Shelter in Leesburg, VA. The role focuses on safety, security, and well-being of court-involved youth in residential programs.

Responsibilities include caseload management, documentation, and collaboration with community partners. Minimum education is a related bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience; Master’s and bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, or a related field.
• Three years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills in providing appropriate and effective case management.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of adolescent behavioral issues and service needs of high-risk youth.
• Interviewing skills to gather pertinent information.

Responsibilities

• Manages caseload and ensures health and safety concerns are addressed.
• Collaborates with community resources to support goals and leverage resources.
• Applies behavior management and leads programming for youth.
• Resolves disciplinary problems using programmatic corrective actions for youth.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates youth programming for safety, structure, and rehabilitation.

Skills

Case management

Written & verbal communication

Adolescent behavioral issues knowledge

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Counseling/Sociology

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Loudoun County Youth Services Department seeks a Youth Services Case Worker to support the Youth Detention Center and RISE Youth Shelter in Leesburg, VA. The role focuses on safety, security, and well-being of court-involved youth in residential programs.

Responsibilities include caseload management, documentation, and collaboration with community partners. Minimum education is a related bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience; Master’s and bilingual skills are preferred.