Case Worker I

Virginia Home For Boys and Girls

17h

About The Position

This position is responsible for guiding youth on their path to independence through effective relationship building, support, supervision, counseling, assessment, service planning, coordination of services, ongoing evaluation of needs, and documentation of services provided. As assigned, the Case Worker will perform these duties either in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services Standards for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies through VHBG’s Fostering Futures Program, or within the Pride Place Program.

Requirements

A doctorate or master's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a field related to social work such as sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling, with either a student placement in casework services to children and families or one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families;
OR
A baccalaureate degree in social work or a field related to social work including, but not limited to, sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling and one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families;
OR
A baccalaureate degree in any field plus two years’ experience in providing casework services to children and families.

Responsibilities

Provide casework services for a designated caseload of youth
Building relationships with youth to facilitate effective collaboration in developing goals and achieving progress
Orienting youth to program
Supervising youth in a least restrictive manner
Supporting youth through on call, 24/7 phone access; in person if needed
Counseling youth in preparation for discharge
Interviewing youth to determine needs, strengths, and abilities
Assessing suitability of living arrangement
Assessing need for psychosocial, nutritional, medical, dental, and educational services
Coordinating services to reduce barriers; linking youth with appropriate services
Ensuring services are provided
Collaborating with FAPT and other involved parties in plans, as applicable
Continually evaluating and reviewing the youth’s plan of care; updating and linking with services as needed
Preparing and maintaining case records, as applicable for the program, including:
Social histories
Written agreement with youth
Service Plan
Social History
Face Sheet
Case Notes
Quarterly Progress Summaries
Serious Incident Reports
Discharge Summary
Responsible for attending all related training, meetings and special events as scheduled