Family Safety Practitioner II

*This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $2,500 (full-time).

This is an exciting time to join Fairfax County Government as we shape racial and social equity policies in the county through the One Fairfax Policy. Using this framework, we intentionally consider equity when making policies or delivering programs and services. To learn more, we highly encourage you to watch the Becoming One Fairfax-An Introduction to Key Concepts video by clicking here and visit the One Fairfax webpage here.

Under supervision, this position works as part of a comprehensive Adult and Family Services program. Many of the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assesses the functional eligibility of Children, Older Adults and Adults with disabilities to determine if they meet the eligibility criteria for Medicaid funded Long-Term Services and Supports, including community-based waivers such as Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC+), Nursing Facility and Adult Day Health services.
• Serves as a resource to families and other service providers regarding services for Children and Adults in Fairfax County. Identifies needs, resources, and barriers to services to assist in service planning with families.
• Provides intensive community-based case management services to children older adults, adults with disabilities.
• Develops a client centered, solution focused care plan to meet psychosocial, health, emotional and financial needs.
• Assesses risks posed to clients and may conduct self-neglect investigations of adults.
• Requires assessment, care planning, and coordination skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and to respond effectively to both deadlines and crisis situations.
• Prepares appeal documents and represents the department in administrative appeals filed by clients and their families.
• Travels throughout the county for the provision of services.
• Completes required paperwork and follows policy required by the state.
• Utilizes local and state information systems for individual client record keeping and tracking.
• Performs record keeping according to local and state policy requirements within designated timeframes.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Advocates for and assists families and individuals in obtaining services (e.g., mental health, intellectual disability, alcohol and drug, housing referrals, financial assistance for basic needs, home based services, training, and medical services) to ameliorate the circumstances that brought them to the attention of the department;
• Collects, documents, and makes appropriate case decisions related to information from clients, their family members and community support systems regarding their social, financial, physical health, emotional well-being, and problems affecting the completion of safety or services plans;
• Documentation is detailed and becomes part of the case file which is a legal record;
• Participates in the development of court related documents and may testify or attend court to provide support to the clients and/or their caregivers;
• Provides training, outreach and education for allied resources including (but not limited to) foster and adoptive parents, volunteers, families, and other county residents regarding supportive services, agency programs, and other specialized topics related to the wellbeing of county residents at risk of harm;
• Works with and monitors individual service providers such as contract service providers and volunteers who work with clients to adhere to or complete safety or service plans;
• Uses case management, documentation management technology, and hard copy files to maintain and update case data, notes, documents, records, contacts, and summaries of information in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and case management;
• Knowledge of current social service problems and methods/approaches to address issues;
• Knowledge or skill with crisis intervention or conflict resolution techniques;
• Knowledge of regulations and guidelines relating to the assigned area of social service specialization;
• Ability to analyze case information to reach sound decisions based on such information;
• Ability to demonstrate advanced critical thinking and judgment by understanding and applying governing policy and statutes alongside best practices and unique case factors;
• Ability to engage with persons effectively and empathically from different cultures who may be experiencing stressful family situations;
• Ability to maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality while performing client related tasks;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to use case management and documentation technology to establish and maintain case records;
• Ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of client information;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals;
• Ability to schedule and manage workload sufficiently to meet deadlines;
• Skill in defining and explaining complex rules and guidelines in a variety of settings;
• Skill in writing reports that are behaviorally specific, factually correct, include conclusions and recommended action;
• Ability to engage children, adults, and/or families under safety-sensitive, time-limited, and difficult circumstances, to gather information and make informed decisions that are inclusive of their language, race, and culture;
• Ability to engage and work with community partners and organizations;
• Ability to collaboration as a team member to create and support safety planning and monitoring;
• Ability to engage with juridical systems and processes to support the safety needs of clients as needed or when required by statute;
• Demonstrated ability to set boundaries and participate in self-reflective practice and working knowledge of the National Association of Social Workers'' Code of Professional Ethical Standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license.
• Positions within this class are required to complete the state mandated training in the functional area within a specified time period.

• Master's degree in social work (MSW) or a related field.
• Three years of experience in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, or related experience.
• Experience conducting home visits.
• Experience working with children and older adults and/or adults with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of and experience with community-based and long-term care services.
• Good organizational skills.
• Experience using automated technology and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status 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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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