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 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:

• High school diploma supplemented with experience in benefit programs, use of related computer software and hardware, and completion of requirement Benefit and Employment Services Programs training OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

• 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 excellenc