Family Services Specialist II- Family Preservation Services Worker (Albemarle)
Virginia Department of Social Services · Charlottesville
Performs responsible, equitable, and professional In-Home Services casework in an inclusive team environment in accordance with established social work/counseling principles and policies. Uses a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to partner with families facing many challenges that place their children at very high risk of child abuse, neglect, foster care, and/or out of home placement. Prevents the recurrence of child abuse/neglect and preserves families through engaging practices that build capacity for families to provide safe, stable, and nurturing environments for their children. Empowers the client/family to the highest level of self-sufficiency. Work requires a broad specialized knowledge of department, local, state, and federal policies to perform duties that are vital to achieving unit work process and state requirements, while establishing and maintaining files, frequently of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.More jobs at Virginia Department of Social Services · Other jobs in Charlottesville