social services counselor

State of Colorado

<div>JOB<p></p><b><br>
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.</b><p>
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Division of Youth Services - Marvin Foote </b><b>Youth Services Center</b></p><b><br>
About the Division of Youth Services:</b> The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State.<br>
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We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys<br>
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.</div><div><br>
Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.</div><p></p><p><b><br>
Summary of Work Unit:</b><br>
It is the mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) to effectively build skills and competencies of youth to become responsible citizens. The Social Work series and other identified Behavioral Health Specialists employed by the facility are responsible for providing evidenced based and research supported therapeutic intervention services to youth committed and detained with the Division of Youth Services. Behavioral Health Specialists are expected to provide for the therapeutic care of and support opportunities for growth and change for youth and their caregivers, to ensure healthy and successful reintegration back into our communities. These positions maintain and support the DYS treatment model and Sanctuary principles with transition staff, client management, mental health services, medical, special education, security staff and administration as needed. As a Behavioral Health Specialist within our facility, they are expected to remain current on literature and research in the field, especially as relates to emerging practices with complex mental health populations and behavioral and sensory interventions.<br>
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<b>Summary of the position:</b><br>
This position functions as a mental health counselor. This position provides mental health and case management services to committed and detained youth in the Division of Youth Services. Services to be provided include: clinical assessment (recognizing signs and symptoms of specific DSM-5 diagnosis, identifying youth in need of additional assessment interventions such as neurological testing and medication evaluation), monitoring medication effectiveness in conjunction with the facility psychiatrist, individual, group, family and milieu therapies, suicide risk assessment and monitoring, report writing, and mental health service coordination with a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) of experts.</p><p>
This position exists to provide mental health/crisis management services for a DYS detained / committed youth. DYS youth often have behavioral and/or psychiatric problems resulting from trauma-related issues such as neglect, abuse, or severe family problems. This position provides individual, group and if applicable family services to this population. This position uses the approved DYS approved Evidence Based Curricula in working with this population</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Duties:</b></p><p><b>
Provide Treatment</b></p><ul><li><p>
Maintains a caseload and conducts individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based treatment theories in mental health treatment for adolescents.</p></li><li><div>
Maintains a clear understanding of adolescent development, appropriate interventions for this population, and developmental needs.</div></li><li><div>
Uses theories relevant to the needs of the youth and their individual history, considering their age, ethnic, cultural, religious and sexual issues to affect behavior change. Interpret treatment issues, problems, expectation, and changes in behavior for residents and families.</div></li><li><div>
Document and assess the effectiveness of specific interventions toward program progression and youth stabilization.</div></li><li><div>
Therapy needs may include substance abuse, mental health issues, trauma histories, cognitive limitations, and specific services for sexually abusive or violent youth. Clinical services are relevant to the needs of the youth and the individual needs and protective factors, when identified, considering their age, ethnic, cultural, religious, and sexual issues to affect behavior change and the reduction of substance abuse activity and symptoms in the individual and family.</div></li><li><div>
Provides therapeutic services using a strength-based approach and holistic manner.</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with the medical team and psychiatrist regarding psychotropic medication assessment or continuation to aid in youth stability.</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with educational/vocational systems to ensure appropriate academic services are provided.</div></li><li><div>
Seek out additional resources as necessary to ensure the best approach to treating the youth based on their developmental and neurocognitive ability.</div></li><li><div>
Provide therapy in a manner that is consistent with the youth&rsquo;s ability, taking into account any necessary modification needed as a result of trauma, substance abuse, brain injury, and mental health disorders.</div></li><li><div>
Support agency services of cognitive behavioral-based interventions, social learning theory, and motivational interviewing.</div></li><li><div>
 Position actively engages family/caregivers in the process of stabilizing and transitioning youth to placement.</div></li><li><div>
Assess progress, and barriers to progress, and document all case management and therapeutic services in the Fusion Electronic Health Record system.</div></li><li><div>
 Follows Sanctuary/ROCK Program.</div></li><li><div>
 Facilitate Community Review Teams as needed for Individual Growth and Change Plans and other interventions as they are developed.</div></li></ul><div></div><p><b><br>
Assessment and Treatment Planning</b></p><ul><li><p>
This position addresses mental health and other needs identified, taking into consideration the estimated length of stay.</p></li><li><div>
Review assessment data, when completed, and recommendations with youth, gather additional historical information from youth, develop therapeutic rapport, ensure the youth is engaged in a supportive and educative manner, that confidentiality is maximized and problematic symptoms are thoroughly evaluated and handled in a sensitive and safe manner.</div></li><li><div>
Engage parents/family members, significant others, guardians and referring agents to interview and obtain relevant collateral and supportive data to enhance the understanding and dynamics of the youth&rsquo;s situation.</div></li><li><div>
This position recognizes signs and symptoms of serious mental illness (per DSM-5) standards), exacerbation of symptoms, decompensation or improvement of mental health status is imperative for monitoring each youth&rsquo;s progress.</div></li><li><div>
An ability to complete a brief mental health status exam is expected.</div></li><li><div>
This position places an emphasis on, making recommendations, and developing alternate interventions for youth not responding positively to programming. Knowledge of suicide risk indicators is required, with ability to offer on-going suicide risk assessments of youth.</div></li><li><div>
Providing input in conjunction with other transition specialists to transition planning and services to aid in successful reintegration of youth into the community. Coordination with YSSIII, Client Managers and milieu staff in the implementation of milieu interventions in order to achieve program success. Collaborate with client manager and MDT initial MDT staffing when needed. Refer to psychiatrists as needed.</div></li><li><div>
Determine appropriate, strengths-based treatment goals and objectives for youth.</div></li><li><p>
Determine appropriate individuals to provide treatment and other services to youth per treatment plan.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Training and Consultation</b></p><ul><li><p>
This position has a thorough knowledge of the federal confidentiality regulations 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and HIPAA, and all Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Rules for treatment practice.</p></li><li><div>
Takes responsibility for being current on literature and emerging research in the best practices of treating juvenile mental health, substance abuse issues and co-occurring disorders with a complex population.</div></li><li><div>
Trains others in the facility in best practice treatment delivery approaches.</div></li><li><div>
Participates in orientation, educational workshops, mental health, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse discipline meetings, and trainings to assure and maintain competency in the provision of evidence-based substance abuse treatment services.</div></li><li><div>
This position guides staff by modeling interventions, recommending practices and resident assignments that may be implemented.</div></li><li><div>
Participates in initial case reviews of all new youth, assists in group placement, and assists in case consultation.</div></li><li><div>
Provides trainings and consultation on a local/agency level. Is responsible for maintaining all professional certifications and licensure.</div></li><li><div>
Actively participates in own professional growth and continued trainings, research and CEU&rsquo;s.
</div></li><li><div>Participates in clinical supervision with the clinical director.
</div></li><li><div>Participates in supervision to remain in good standing for license renewals. Participates in treatment team meetings and briefings.</div></li><li><div>
Provide input on decisions around milieu programming.</div></li><li><div>
Provide input on implementation of treatment goals and objectives within the milieu.</div></li><li><p>
Provide input in the development of additional treatment program options.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Documentation and Communication</b></p><ul><li><p>
Document in approved EHR a treatment note for all individual and group sessions in DAP format.</p></li><li><div>
Group documentations must be individualized, reflecting how each particular youth participated in each group session.</div></li><li><div>
Identifying appropriate information to be recorded and the appropriate place to record it.</div></li><li><p>
Identifying appropriate parties to receive information on youth treatment and most appropriate mode of communication.</p></li></ul>
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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How to apply to the State of Colorado</div><div><br>
The Assessment Process</div><div>
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Isaac.Phelps@state.co.us</div><div></div><b><br>
About Us &amp; Benefits</b><div>
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:</div><ul><li><div>
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans</div></li><li><div>
Medical and dental health plans</div></li><li><div>
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account</div></li><li><div>
Paid life insurance</div></li><li><div>
Short- and long-term disability coverage</div></li><li><div>
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave</div></li><li><div>
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center</div></li><li><div>
Employee Wellness program</div></li><li><div>
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more</div></li><li><div>
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions</div></li><li><ul><li>Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.</li></ul></li></ul><div></div><b><br>
Our Values</b><ul><li><div>
We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.</div></li><li><div>
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.</div></li><li><div>
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.</div></li><li><div>
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.</div></li><li><div>
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.</div></li><li><div>
Collaboration helps us rise together:<b> </b>We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.</div></li></ul><b><br>
ADA Accommodations</b><p>
CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.</p><div>
This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to cdhs_ada@state.co.us.</div><b><br>
EEO Statement: </b>The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer<ul><li><p>
We are committed to increasing a &ldquo;Colorado for ALL&quot; of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a &ldquo;Colorado for ALL&rdquo; drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.</p></li></ul><b><br>
Additional Support For Your Application: </b>Toll Free Applicant Technical Support<ul><li><div>
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.</div></li></ul></div>

Behavioral Health Specialist, Social Work/Counselor III - Marvin Foote

State of Missouri

<div>Job Summary - Why you&rsquo;ll love this position
<p><b>Job Location:</b> <b>The base location is Miller or Morgan, Camden, Laclede County.
</b></p><p><i>Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay).
</i></p><p>The <b>Department of Social Services</b> partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.</p>
<p>Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services &ndash; Children&rsquo;s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!</p>
Responsibilities - What you&rsquo;ll do
<ul><li>Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with partnering agencies who serve children and families;</li>
<li>Assist families to attain and maintain stability through appropriate casework, home management or referral for more skilled counseling treatment;</li>
<li>Interacts with law enforcement and juvenile officers, other public officials, and community organizations regarding family and children issues;</li>
<li>Represent Children&rsquo;s Division during court hearings and other meetings related to case work.
</li><li>Respond to the needs of children in their homes and throughout the community, providing transportation, if needed.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.
</li></ul>Qualifications - All you need for success
<ul><li><b>Associate Social Services Specialist:</b>
<p><b>High School Diploma or High School Equivalent</b><b> and</b><b> </b><b>Four or more years </b>of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator&rsquo;s license. <b>OR</b></p>
<p><b>Bachelor&rsquo;s</b> degree from an accredited college or university, preferably a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field. (<i>Substitutions allowed</i>)</p></li>
<li><b>Social Services Specialist (II):</b>
<p><b>High School Diploma or High School Equivalent</b><b> and</b><b> Five or more years </b>of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator&rsquo;s license. <b>OR</b></p>
<p><b>Bachelor&rsquo;s</b> degree from an accredited college or university, preferably a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field (Substitutions allowed); <b>and, </b><b>One or more years</b> of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator&rsquo;s license.</p></li>
<li><b>Social Services Specialist (III):</b>
<p><b>High School Diploma or High School Equivalent</b><b> and</b><b> Six or more years </b>of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator&rsquo;s license. <b>OR</b></p>
<p><b>Bachelor&rsquo;s</b> degree from an accredited college or university, preferably a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field (Substitutions allowed); <b>and, </b><b>Two or more years</b> of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator&rsquo;s license.</p>
<p><i>(A combination of earned credit hours from an accredited college or university in the preferred fields such as social work, family and child development, special education, psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications. 30 credit hours are equivalent to 1 year of experience. Professional experience as described must be of a substantial period of time (over 50% of time)).</i></p></li>
</ul><p><i>(Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant)</i></p>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul><li>Ability to work a combination evening/weekend shift
</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and time management skills</li>
<li>Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills</li>
<li>Availability to be in the &ldquo;on call&rdquo; rotation one weekend a month.</li>
<li>Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed</li>
</ul>Job Details - More reasons to love this position
<p>The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
</p>Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
<p>CD-HR@dss.mo.gov
</p><p></p>The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.</div>

Associate/Social Services Specialist (I/II/III)

JASA

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Bilingual Russian/English Social Worker- Help Center</b></h1><p>
As a Bilingual Russian/English Social Worker in JASA&rsquo;s Help Center, you&rsquo;ll serve as the first point of contact for older adults, caregivers, family members, and professionals seeking information, support, and services. Through screening, assessment, information and referral, and benefits advocacy, you&rsquo;ll help connect individuals to critical programs and resources that support aging safely and independently in the community.</p><p></p><p><b>
Shift Schedule:</b></p><ul><li>
Monday&ndash;Friday, 9AM-5PM</li></ul><p><b>
Hours Per Week:</b></p><ul><li>
35</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
 Why You&rsquo;ll Love Working at JASA</b></h2><p>
JASA is one of NYC&rsquo;s largest and most trusted nonprofit organizations serving older adults. Through the Help Center, we provide guidance, support, and connections to services that help older New Yorkers access the care and resources they need to live independently and with dignity.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Top Reasons to Join Us:</b></h3><p><b>
Meaningful Impact:</b></p><ul><li>
Support older adults and caregivers navigating complex systems of care and services</li><li>
Help individuals access benefits, programs, and community-based supports</li></ul><p><b>
Community Connection:</b></p><ul><li>
Build relationships with older adults, caregivers, professionals, and community members across NYC</li><li>
Provide culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate services in Russian and English</li></ul><p><b>
Collaborative Environment:</b></p><ul><li>
Partner with internal JASA programs and external aging service providers</li><li>
Work as part of a multidisciplinary, mission-driven team</li></ul><p><b>
Professional Growth:</b></p><ul><li>
Develop expertise in aging services, benefits and entitlements, care coordination, and crisis support</li><li>
Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You'll Be Doing</b></h2><p>
As a Help Center Social Worker, you&rsquo;ll provide information, referral, assessment, and advocacy services to older adults and caregivers through phone, email, and text-based communication.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Information &amp; Referral Services</b></h3><ul><li>
Provide information and assistance regarding long-term care services and supports</li><li>
Connect individuals to appropriate programs and services based on identified needs</li><li>
Provide follow-up regarding referrals and service linkage outcomes</li><li>
Serve as a resource for older adults, caregivers, families, and professionals</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Screening &amp; Assessment</b></h3><ul><li>
Conduct intake and screening via phone, email, and text communication</li><li>
Gather preliminary information about client needs and circumstances</li><li>
Assess eligibility for programs, services, and benefits/entitlements</li><li>
Identify barriers to accessing services and provide appropriate referrals and advocacy</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Benefits &amp; Entitlements Support</b></h3><ul><li>
Assist with screening for benefits and entitlement programs</li><li>
Provide guidance on applications for public benefits and services</li><li>
Advocate to help clients access eligible supports</li><li>
Provide information on healthcare, social services, recreation, and community resources</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education &amp; Care Navigation</b></h3><ul><li>
Educate older adults and caregivers on:<ul><li>
Aging-related physical, social, and psychological changes</li><li>
Available community supports and services</li><li>
Strategies to maintain independence and well-being</li></ul></li><li>
Support transitions of care and changing service needs</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Outreach &amp; Collaboration</b></h3><ul><li>
Collaborate with JASA programs and external service providers</li><li>
Participate in outreach and education activities to promote Help Center services</li><li>
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions</li><li>
Build and maintain relationships with community partners</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Documentation &amp; Compliance</b></h3><ul><li>
Complete required case documentation, reports, and statistical tracking</li><li>
Use agency databases and systems to maintain accurate records</li><li>
Follow all JASA standards and program protocols</li><li>
Report crisis situations or concerns to supervisory staff</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li>
Use a strength-based, person-centered approach in all interactions</li><li>
Provide culturally responsive and non-judgmental services to diverse populations</li><li>
Perform additional duties as assigned</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Need</b></h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education</b></h3><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Gerontology, or related field required within two months of start date</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Experience</b></h3><ul><li>
1&ndash;2 years of experience working with older adults preferred</li><li>
Experience in geriatrics, intake, screening, or case management preferred</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Language Requirement</b></h3><ul><li>
Bilingual Russian/English required</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Skills &amp; Competencies</b></h3><ul><li>
Strong knowledge of long-term care systems and aging services in NYC</li><li>
Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Strong assessment, screening, and problem-solving abilities</li><li>
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations</li><li>
Strong organizational and documentation skills</li><li>
Cultural competence and sensitivity to issues of race, ethnicity, religion, and identity</li><li>
Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Technology Skills</b></h3><ul><li>
Proficiency with computers and web-based systems</li><li>
Experience with databases and case management systems preferred</li><li>
Ability to learn new technology platforms quickly</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Benefits at a Glance</b></h2><p>
JASA offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Health &amp; Wellness</b></h3><ul><li>
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options</li><li>
Employee Wellness Programs (fitness + mental health support)</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Retirement Savings</b></h3><ul><li>
403(b) retirement plan</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Generous Time Off</b></h3><ul><li>
Paid vacation time</li><li>
Holidays and floating holidays</li><li>
Paid time off for work-life balance</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Professional Development</b></h3><ul><li>
Training and continuing education opportunities</li><li>
Career growth within the organization</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Employee Recognition</b></h3><ul><li>
Employee recognition programs celebrating contributions</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
EEO Statement</b></h2><p>
JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.</p></div>

Bilingual Russian/English Social Worker- Help Center

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Social Worker - HUD-VASH

Fairfax County Government

<div><div><div><div><div><b>Salary</b><div>
</div></div></div><div><div>$72,125.46 - $120,208.82 Annually</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Location
</b></div></div><div></div><div><div>PENNINO BUILDING, 12011 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY, FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Type</b></div>
</div><div><div>FT Hourly W BN</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Job Number</b></div>
</div><div><div>26-00885</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Department</b></div>
</div><div><div>Family Services</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Opening Date</b></div>
</div><div><div>06/13/2026</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Closing Date</b></div>
</div><div><div>6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Pay Grade</b></div>
</div><div><div>S25</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Type</b></div>
</div><div><div>Open to General Public</div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Announcement</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>This position includes a signing bonus of $2,500 (full-time) for new county hires.</b><br>
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This position works as part of the Division of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) provide advocacy services. This is an exciting time to join the DSVS as we recently completed our strategic plan and refreshed our mission, vision, and values to align with the DFS Mission, Vision, and Values and the One Fairfax Policy.<br>
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We invite you to learn more about DFS and its Mission, Vision, and Values, by clicking here.<br>
To learn more about One Fairfax, we highly encourage you to watch the Becoming One Fairfax&mdash;An Introduction to Key Concepts video by clicking here and visit the One Fairfax webpage here.<br>
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This position is a member of Advocacy Services. Under general supervision of the Advocacy Services Supervisor, provides community-based advocacy services.<br>
<br>
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:</p><br>
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Provides advocacy services to include crisis intervention, emotional support and options counseling, safety planning, education of the civil and criminal justice system, court advocacy and court accompaniment</li><li>
Provides onsite advocacy services at the Fairfax Court Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (JDRDC) and General District Court including intake of client requests, court accompaniment, and coordination with court staff.</li><li>
Receives and triages client requests from the main line and other referral sources; resolves by providing advocacy services, information, safety planning, or referrals.</li><li>
Collects data and reports on goals and measures around advocacy team services</li><li>
Facilitates access to court and legal information for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking</li><li>
Performs short-term case management which entails conducting assessment to include risk assessment, to identify needs of clients and develop a safety and service plan; supporting clients in accessing resources and services; monitoring service plan and documenting all case management activities in the client&rsquo;s record</li><li>
Represents DSVS in the coordinated community response to domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking by participating in various committees, workgroups and outreach efforts both locally and regionally</li><li>
Serves as liaison and subject matter expert on domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking to include staffing cases</li><li>
Provides training and technical assistance for the county and community agencies</li><li>
Develops and provides needed court training to DSVS staff and volunteers as it pertains to victims of domestic and sexual violence and stalking</li><li>
Assists Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) Line follow-up tasks such as reviewing messages and assigning cases to staff</li><li>
Works with Advocacy Services Supervisor to assess staff and volunteers training needs and provide or arrange training necessary to develop skills and knowledge of victim advocates and volunteers</li><li>
Provides supervisory assistance and leadership in the absence of the Advocacy Services Supervisor, assists with setting up the weekly schedule, and ensures adequate coverage.</li><li>
Provides rotational coverage of the program&rsquo;s 24-hour crisis lines and responds to requests for hospital accompaniment</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<ul><li>
Knowledge of principles of interpersonal violence accountability and community resources available to those who perpetrate violence</li><li>
Knowledge of the relationship between trauma impact and domestic violence problems</li><li>
Knowledge about best practices and domestic violence intervention particularly in safety planning</li><li>
Ability to assist other professionals with connecting clients to advocacy services</li><li>
Have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, county officials, public and private sector organizations, community groups and the general public</li><li>
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with partner agencies includes court services, legal services, law enforcement, shelter, and other service providers in Fairfax County.</li><li>
Ability to use automated systems to include any technological tools the County may provide to successfully carry out duties</li><li>
Ability to interview, assess needs, counsel, and refer clients to other resources as needed</li><li>
Ability to assess safety, risk, and protective capacity</li><li>
Possess critical thinking skills, ability to apply critical thinking, knowledge, and research</li><li>
Ability to meet deadlines and keep up with documentation</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Employment Standards</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b><br>
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a human services field <b>OR </b>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).<br>
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In order to be evaluated for positions in the Family Services Occupational Group, individuals who do not meet the degree requirement at the time of application for employment must be in their last semester of a degree program that will meet the requirements listed above.<br>
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Contingent upon the area of assignment, some positions within this class may require specific certification(s) or experience prior to employment and/or the ability to acquire necessary certification(s) within a specified time period following employment. The certifications and preferred qualifications are identified in the position description and employment advertisement.<br>
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<b>CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:</b><br>
Valid driver's license<br>
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<b>NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</b><br>
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.<br>
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<b>BONUS ELIGIBILITY:</b><br>
Positions within this classification that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.<br>
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<b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in social work or a related human services field</li><li>
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible, directly-related professional experience in the social services or human services field.</li><li>
At least three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience working with victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking and/or human trafficking.</li><li>
At least three (3) years of experience working in the victim advocacy field.</li><li>
At least three (3) years working with court services and court systems.</li><li>
Experience working with a diverse multicultural population.</li></ul><br>
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</b><br>
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to use automated technology to access, input, retrieve, and process information. Must be able to transport self to different worksites or locations, as needed. Employee may be required to lift up to 15 lbs. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.<br>
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<b>SELECTION PROCEDURE:</b><br>
Panel interview and may include exercise.<div><br>
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.</div><b><br>
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.</b><br>
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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.<br>
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Senior Victim Advocate (Social Services Specialist III)

Social Worker - HUD-VASH Housing Specialist

Seacrest Recovery Center

<p><b>ob description</b></p><p>The Clinical Director shall be available in the Facility at all times during normal business hours.</p><p><i><b>Responsibilities include but are not limited to-</b></i></p><ul><li>Providing Developing and maintaining written objectives, policies and procedures, an organizational plan and a quality assurance program, reviewed by the Administrator, for substance use disorder counseling services;</li><li>Ensuring that the behavioral and pharmacologic approaches to treatment are evidence based or based on objective information to provide treatment services consistent with recognized treatment principles and practices for each level of care and type of client served by the program;</li><li>Providing or ensuring, and documenting, that direct clinical supervision is provided at least one hour per week to all clinical staff, individually or in a group setting, with group supervision not to exceed 50 percent of supervision time.</li><li>Ensuring that substance use disorder counseling services are provided as specified in the client treatment plan, and coordinated with other client care services, if applicable, to provide continuity of care;</li><li>Ensuring that the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients with co-occurring disorders is provided by appropriately trained and qualified clinical staff, and that the clinical supervision of such staff is provided;</li><li>Assisting in developing and maintaining written job descriptions for substance Use Disorder counseling personnel, and assigning duties;</li><li>Assessing and participating in staff education activities and providing consultation to program personnel;</li><li>Providing orientation to and evaluation of new counseling staff prior to the assignment of counseling responsibilities;</li><li>Participating in the identification of quality care indicators and outcome objectives and collection and review of data to monitor program performance;</li><li>Planning for the provision of substance Use Disorder counseling services; and</li><li>Ensuring that clinical staff are supervised by appropriately credentialed staff.</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>The Clinical Director shall meet at least the following qualifications:</li><li>A Ohio licensed psychologist who possesses a Certification of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders from the American Psychological Association, College of Professional Psychology, www.apa.org/college, is a certified clinical supervisor by The CSWMFT Board</li><li>A Ohio licensed clinical social worker, who is a certified clinical supervisor by The CSWMFT Board</li><li>A Ohio licensed professional counselor, or licensed marriage and family therapist, who is a certified clinical supervisor The CSWMFT Board</li><li>A Ohio licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor who, in addition, holds a Master's degree recognized by the Ohio Board of the CSWMFT .</li><li>The Clinical Director shall possess a valid and unrestricted professional license in Ohio as either a psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, physician, or advanced nurse practitioner</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $80,000-$100,000 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Medical Specialty:</p><ul><li>Addiction Medicine</li></ul><p>Schedule:</p><ul><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Health insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Clinical Director- Seacrest Recovery

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