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Role Title |
(00084-08 ) |
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Work Title |
Senior Social Worker |
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Location |
Yorktown, Virginia |
Salary & Band
(Based on Exp.) |
$33,726 - $68,354
PERMANENT FULL-TIME:
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Description |
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as lead worker for unit. Assists in
training & monitoring work of unit. Supports & assists clients,
individually & in groups, utilizing available resources to meet their
personal, social, health & economic needs & to help them develop their
own capabilities. Provides guidance to clients seeking alternative
solutions to specific problems, such as child care, management of
finances, housing, health needs, education, vocational training &
employment. Locates, develops & coordinates community resources.
Educates public on needs & problems of customers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR ABILITIES: Knowledge of social work
principles & practices; knowledge of social, economic & health
problems that face individuals, groups & communities; knowledge of
human behavior; ability to exchange information orally with clients,
co-workers, & staff members of other agencies; ability to make &
implement case decisions; ability to assess an individual's and/or
family's strengths & needs; ability to respond to the client's
emotions; ability to plan & manage own work activities with minimum
supervision; ability to effectively present ideas, information &
decisions in a written format; & ability to interpret laws, policies,
& regulations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: In order to be evaluated for vacancies in the
Service Program/Service Program Supervision classification series,
applicants must: (1) Possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in
the Human Services field; or (2) Possess a minimum of a baccalaureate
degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two (2) years of
appropriate & related experience in a Human Services-related area.
This position is responsible for recruiting, training and approving
foster care homes. May supervise other child welfare staff.
Also, applicants must be willing to work outside of normal working
hours, which may include being on-call for emergencies twenty-four
hours a day, including weekends.
On the State application form, provide information which clearly
indicates that you meet the special requirement(s). |
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To Apply |
APPLICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS:
To be considered for this position, you must submit a completed
Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment (DPT Form 10-012).
If you need additional space to record your work history, you are
encouraged to use either a Supplementary Experience Form (DPT Form
10-012A) or plain paper. These forms may be obtained from State and
local offices of the Department of Social Services, from local offices
of the Virginia Employment Commission, and on the DHRM Web site at
www.dhrm.virginia.gov. You may also submit a resume with your
completed application; however, a resume will not substitute for an
application. Job can be viewed at http://www.dss.virginia.gov/jobs/.
Include the classification title, number and location of the position
for which you are applying on all forms that you submit. If you wish
to apply for other openings, you must submit a separate set of forms.
The application and any other information which you wish to submit
must be received at the address below by 12:00 noon on Fri Mar. 28,
2008 Postmarks are not considered as received.
Any application that is incomplete or received after the deadline will
not be processed.
E-MAILED APPLICATIONS ARE NOT BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. |
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Mailing Address |
York/Poquoson Social Service
301 Goodwin Neck Road
Yorktown, Virginia 23692
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