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Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Social Work Assistant

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What they do

A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.

$40,888 / year median in Virginia

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

5111542 Nottoway, Virginia, United States, 23930 VA Center for Behavioral Rehab Health and Human Services Full-Time (Salaried) Closing at: Sep 8 2026

•23:55

EDT Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Title:
Social Work Assistant State Role Title:
Direct Service Associate III Hiring Range:

$ 42, 710.00

•$ 58,939.00

Pay Band:

3

Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location:

Va Center for

Behavioral Rehab Agency Website:

www.jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type:

General Public

•G Job Duties To assist the team in preparing residents for conditional release. To plan, organize and implement a range of services to residents, which will promote recovery, community placement and reduce possibilities of readmission. Assist in the coordination of discharges. Coordinate all transportation needs to include completing all forms and reserving vehicles. Coordinate community passes and assist residents with job applications, trips to learn about environment they will reside in and assist residents learning transit services. Search for resources for residents to assist the Social Workers with discharge needs. This position will also assist with program development and performance improvement as needed. Document all contact and behaviors of residents. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge in social work principles, services, techniques and practices; social histories and assessments, case management methodologies (i.e. coordinating resources for the patient). Ability to interact with other professionals as a contributing team member Knowledge of Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare application processes and eligibility criteria is preferred Working knowledge of available social, economic and community resources The ability to assist in coordinating resources for residents; ability to interview and gather pertinent information from patients and family Ability to perform at a fast pace with frequent changes. Experience with sex offenders is preferred but not essential. Ability to, in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams, develop goals and implement treatment plans. Ability to evaluate and document treatment progress; exercise independent judgment in coordination and delivery of services and collaborate with treatment team, conflict management, and mediation Demonstrated ability and skills in providing task orientation and facilitate psycho educational groups Knowledge, skills and ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing (basic word processing and computer skills) Ability to use good judgment Ability to work evenings, weekends and overtime Additional Considerations Experience working with residents in a forensic environment preferred. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

The investigation may include:

fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment). Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information). Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (804) 766-3277 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave. VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment. VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application. Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply.

EEO/AA/TTY.
Contact Information Name:
Jessica Aliff Phone:

804-766-3326

Email:

jessica.aliff@dbhds.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to

DARS/DBVI

to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note :

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022

•February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.