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Social Services Specialist II

Employer: Fairfax County Government
Location: FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA
Salary: $55,647.49 - $92,745.54 Annually
Closing date: Feb 18, 2019

Industry: Government and Public Services, State & Local
Function: Administrative
Hours: Full Time
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details
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Job Details

Provides intensive community-based case management services to older adults and adults with disabilities. Assesses functional eligibility for Medicaid long term care services. Conducts assessments and monitors the provision of in-home services. Assesses risks posed to client and conducts self-neglect investigations. Requires assessment, care planning and coordination skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and to respond effectively to crisis situations.

Note: This job announcement will be used to fill vacancies in the Reston - Cameron Glen Adult Services' office in Fairfax County.

Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree, plus two years of professional social work experience. A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's license - required upon hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. Driver's license or ability to efficiently access other means of transportation in order to visit clients in their homes and to meet with community service providers. Some positions may require oral and written bilingual competency in English and a second language.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in social work (MSW). One year of professional social work experience working with older adults or adults with disabilities. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Farsi, Korean, Chinese, or Hindi is helpful. Working knowledge of community-based and long-term care. Good oral and written communication skills. Good organizational skills. Experience using automated technology and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to: conduct home visits; communicate with clients; and lift up to 10 pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info

Website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/jobs
Location: 12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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