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Family Services Worker I

Salary

$46,589.00 - $76,023.00 Annually

Location

23510, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

13135

Department

Human Services

Division

Division of Social Services

Opening Date

06/11/2025

Closing Date

6/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The purpose of the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (VJCCCA) is to provide alternatives to secure incarceration. It is a cooperative program between the state and the county and provides a balanced, community-based system of services, programs, and sanctions for juvenile offenders. The funding currently supports the Outreach Detention Program which provides a Pre-Dispositional placement for youth of the 4th District Court Service Unit that are mandated to receive Electronic Monitoring/Outreach Supervision services.

We are seeking a Family Services Worker I to join our team. This position works with a team to ensure the general care, custody and supervision of clients in a community based pre-dispositional setting who have pending charges with the Norfolk Juvenile and Domestic Relations court. Work is performed within established Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act policies, procedures, and guidelines under general supervision of the Outreach Detention Supervisor.

Department Hiring Salary Range: $ 46,589- $ 76,023

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ Provides assessment of family needs by developing and implementing service plans to address the needs of children, the elderly and the disabled.

+ Investigates cases of the abuse and neglect of children, the elderly and the disabled by conducting field visits and interviews, contacting involved persons by phone, and coordinating with law enforcement.

+ Maintains records and manages cases by preparing reports, recording all contact with clients, documenting hotline calls, and updating the log book.

+ Counsels and provides services to individuals and families by focusing on family preservation and family reunification, monitoring progress of clients, planning for adoption and emancipation and implementing court ordered services.

+ Participates in court hearings by providing written reports, recommendations, and verbal testimonies.

+ Makes referrals for services by being knowledgeable of local services and resources, working with service providers in the community, serving on interagency service assessment teams, serving as a client advocate in accessing services and working with other agencies such as schools, courts and mental health providers.

+ Performs related duties by conducting home studies, preparing written reports of findings, providing on-call and emergency response for reports of abuse and neglect, attending and coordinating related meetings, and seeking to resolve crisis situations for families and individuals regarding personal safety, shelter, food and clothing.

+ Monitors, supervise weekly while making at least (2-4) face to face contacts and GPS monitoring 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with court-involved juveniles as ordered by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts onto the Outreach/GPS Program.

+ Maintains contact with parents, school officials, parole officers, attorneys and work collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders to ensure the best delivery of services.

+ Strong knowledge of community- based intervention services; and the ability to engage collaboratively with city agencies. Make referrals to program providers as needed.

+ Maintain case management records and records daily contacts with clients in the community.

+ Prepares reports to the court summarizing the clients progress and pertinent information as it relates to the case.

+ Testifies in court regarding caseload observations.

+ Determine appropriate sanctions for violations.

+ Make recommendation to parents, clients to ensure a successful placement while in the program.

+ Perform intake and release procedures with clients.

+ Installation and removal of the GPS devices on clients.

+ Maintains First aid and CPR certifications.

+ Maintain Valid driver’s license.

+ Plans, coordinates and schedules client activities monthly to include educational, cultural and social events.

+ Assist in job training opportunities for clients

+ Provides for the safety and general health of clients while on activities.

Education/Experience

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field and minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia). Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.

No experience required.

Preferred:

+ Knowledge of the Children’s Services Act.

+ Knowledge of child welfare, juvenile justice and children’s mental health systems of care

+ Verbal and written communication skills

+ Team coordination and facilitation.

+ Strong organization and time management skills

+ Experienced in family engagement.

+ Data collection and report preparation experience

Additional Information & Requirements

+ Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment.

+ Successful completion of State mandated training within the first 24 months of employment.

Working Hours: Monday – Friday- 8:30am- 5:00pm- 40 hours, rotating on-call weeknights and weekends

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.

+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

+ Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Are you a current City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

04

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Some College (6 months or more)

+ Vocational/Technical Degree

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

05

Please describe your experience engaging children, youth and families in human services.

06

Please describe your experience working with The Department of Juvenile Justice.

07

Please describe your experience providing case management services.

08

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

10

A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

+ I have been convicted of a felony

+ I have been convicted of a misdemeanor

+ I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor

+ I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor

11

If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.

12

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I am a Veteran

+ I am a Disabled Veteran

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