Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

Provides guidance to clients with a knowledge of social and vocational case management and counseling methods to develop individualized service plans and perform psycho social assessments to determine personal, social, health and economic needs. Assists clients by independently identifying and referring them to available federal, state, local, and private resources to assist with their needs. Educates clients on clinical and other relevant procedures and coordinates client care and community resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and knowledge of: family services principles, practices and ethics; development of treatment plans to deliver services and locating and securing resources; knowledge of infant and child development; parent-child dynamics; child abuse, neglect, and trauma impact • Experience and knowledge of: individual counseling and relationship building; effective communication; group leadership; documentation, data entry, and record keeping • Ability to promote appropriate programs; be a positive role model and mentor for clients, providing emotional support, health and safety information, and community referrals • Strong verbal and communication skills; skill in interviewing to gather, interpret, and use data appropriately; case management and excellent organization skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and work effectively as a team member • Ability to adhere to confidentiality and handle sensitive information • Computer skills to include web-based case management documentation

Additional Considerations

n/a

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.