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General Statement of Duties Performs casework duties in the outreach program of Juvenile Detention; does related work as required. Essential Duties Good knowledge of behavioral science principles relating to child welfare and group work; good knowledge of counseling and social work principles and practices, with particular reference to the problems of socially and emotionally maladjusted children; skill in counseling; ability to make and implement case decisions; ability to understand and interpret regulations and laws; ability to plan and organize work effectively; good oral and written communications skills; good record-keeping and case-documentation skills; skill in case management.

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Communications regarding your application will come from recruitment@henrico.gov and notifications@henrico.avature.net (our applicant tracking system). Please add both addresses to your safe sender list and check your spam or junk folder regularly. Protective Services (CPS) background check, Criminal history record check and fingerprinting of all employees and successfully pass a pre-employment physical and screening Minimum Requirements Four (4) year degree in behavioral science, social work, or a related field, and two (2) years of experience in court services, detention, social work, or a related area working with children or teenagers; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Background Check Disclosure Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home) EEO Statement The County seeks to hire the best-qualified applicants available for each position vacancy, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status, status as an organ donor, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification).