Senior Child Care Worker at Albemarle County in Charlottesville, VA

SENIOR CHILD CARE WORKER Full Time Regular · Location: Charlottesville, VA, US   Senior Child Care Worker (Family Services Specialist III) Department of Social Services 12 Months, Full-Time Non-exempt, Pay Grade 33 VRS-Eligible, Benefits-Eligible ***PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: THE LISTING ON THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY WEBSITE IS FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES ONLY. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE VA STATE WEBSITE FOUND HERE: https://evqk.fa.us8.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/6116 Job Summary/Objective: Performs difficult, equitable, and complex professional work in accordance with established casework principles by supporting and assisting agency clients with personal, social, health, and economic needs. Empowers the family/client to the highest level of self-sufficiency. Provides coaching and mentoring to staff. Requires little supervision. Works within an inclusive team environment as part of the Self-Sufficiency Team (SST).  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 service 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;  • 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 and 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 Education and Experience: • 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: After 1 year, this position may be eligible for limited hybrid remote work that is in compliance with the County’s Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.  The Salary Range: The hiring range for this position is $35.00 - $38.69 per hour (approx. $72,802 - $80,466 per year). Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position open until Friday, July 17, 2026. Virginia Values Veterans: Albemarle County is a Certified V3 organization. EOE/EEO: Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.