Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Essential Functions:

• Provides services of considerable difficulty in a specialized service area; works with and counsels clients; determines program eligibility; 

• Prepares in-depth assessments in the formulation and delivery of service plans; 

• Analyzes information received and makes decisions regarding treatment plans subject to final approval by the SST Program Manager; 

• Counsels clients in planning budgets and regarding the care and training of children; 

• Coordinates group activities with ancillary agencies such as clinics, employment services, and vocational rehabilitation services;

• Performs work with specific ancillary agencies and the courts; 

• Maintains records and reports through the course of clients' service relationships with the agency;

• Coaches, mentors, assigns cases, and evaluates work of subordinates; 

• Interprets agency programs to other agencies, community groups, and associations; 

• Performs related tasks as required.

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• General knowledge of social, economic and health problems; 

• General knowledge of social institutions and the methods of the helping process;  

• General knowledge of individual and group behavior;

• Ability to identify social problems and needs and to assess the ability of individuals and families to utilize services in problem solving; 

• Ability to accept the rights, responsibilities and differences of others; 

• Ability to work effectively through counseling and other methods with individuals and families in helping them solve their problems; 

• Ability to plan and organize work; ability to understand and interpret laws, policies and regulations; 

• Ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, other professional and technical staff, social agencies and the general public; 

• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records;

• Ability to utilize PC and standard business applications and social services software.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia). 

• Considerable experience in the assigned program area and completion of required training programs or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications: 

• Possession of a BSW or MSW degree is desirable.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Administers work to the public typically in clients' home, often in remote rural areas. 

• Frequent contacts with clients and coordination with other public and private agencies (i.e., school, courts, clinics, etc.) are required. 

• Involves frequent driving, walking, and standing. Must be able to assist physically dependent individuals.

Remote Work:

This position is eligible for remote work. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Albemarle County Core Values:

Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the County’s Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through <