Henrico

The Foster Care & Adoptions Team in Henrico is a dynamic workgroup focused on a collaborative team model that demonstrates respect for the different work styles and personalities of its members while placing great value on the peer-to-peer learning process. We have created and work hard to maintain positive relationships with others within and outside the Department while taking a trauma-informed, child and family-centered approach in our service delivery.

Essential Duties:

Complete all case management responsibilities associated with the foster care and adoption programs including:

• Case documentation in the child welfare database OASIS using COMPASS and eScribers
• Coordinating & participating in Family Partnership Meetings, Child & Family Team Meetings, VEMATs, FAPT meetings and other collaborative processes to support youth in care
• Participating in court proceedings through filing petitions, service plans, progress and other court reports and providing testimony in court proceedings
• Conducting trauma screenings & CANS assessments
• Participate in unit, division, agency & community meetings related to the work of the Department
• Provide coverage for child welfare on-call (CPS, preservation, prevention & foster care) approximately 14 nights per 12-month calendar year (when fully staffed)
• Participate in shelter team operations as designated by the Emergency Operations Center
• Handle additional work assignments when necessary

This position is required to maintain: considerable knowledge of current social, economic and health concerns; considerable knowledge of the federal Social Security Act and of casework philosophy, methods and practices; considerable knowledge of individual and group behavior and of current literature and trends in the social work field; knowledge of community resources available to meet clients needs; ability to make independent judgments; ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations and to deal effectively with the public; ability to plan and organize work; ability to gather facts and report them accurately and to write reports.

Valid driver's license to perform assigned duties at various locations.

Successful completion of all training requirements established pursuant to the VA 63.2-208. Standards for personnel.

Central Registry Check and Criminal history record check and fingerprinting of all employees in authorized and hourly safety sensitive positions.

Four (4) year degree in a relevant human services field in accordance with VA Code § 63.2-219, and three (3) years of relevant social work experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)