Juvenile Services Caseworker

About the role

The City of Lynchburg is hiring a Caseworker for the Juvenile Services Department. The ideal candidate will provide direct and indirect services to adolescents and their families, coordinating services and treatment plans, and testifying in court.

Responsibilities

• Provides regularly scheduled individual counseling; coordinates and conducts treatment plan meetings;
• Counsels adolescents and coordinates services both within the program and in the community;
• Makes decisions and exercises judgment in the areas of interpreting and implementing program policies, program operation and planning, and implementing both short-term and long-term program development objectives;
• Documents casework services and prepares both detailed and summary reports on adolescents' behavior and progress in treatment;
• Assists and counsels the programs direct care treatment staff with regard to the handling of difficult adolescents;
• Meets with adolescents and their families to monitor behaviors on home visits, to evaluate progress on treatment related items in order to facilitate the adolescent's transition back into the community;
• Coordinates educational and vocational opportunities for adolescents and liaises with schools, employers, and restitution services as appropriate;
• Meets and confers with legal, medical, school, court, and other professionals;
• Performs tasks required to maintain compliance with State and Federal guidelines such as CORE, USDA, VJCCCA, JABIG, and RevMax standards;
• Coordinates and transports adolescents to medical appointments, home, meetings, court, etc., as needed;
• Testifies in court, making recommendations based upon observations and assessment;
• Responds to emergencies and serves on-call duty;
• Maintains compliance with both interdepartmental and the Department of Juvenile Justice standards;
• Administers first aid and CPR as required and medications as trained;
• Intervenes and mediates disputes between adolescents, performs physical restraint as trained, if needed;
• Participates on family assessment planning teams as scheduled.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field, and two years related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Additional Requirements: Valid State Driver's License required and acceptable driving record according to City criteria. Prior to employment must have Criminal Record Check and reference checks, driving record check completed, and Child Protective Services check. Prior to onset of employment must have tuberculin and drug screen as part of physical examination. Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

• Ability to work in emergencies outside of regular shifts;
• Experience working with various agencies, officials, community organizations, and courts regarding residential treatment and care for adolescents;
• Experience testifying in court;
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Benefits

The City of Lynchburg offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement through the Virginia Retirement System, life insurance, optional benefits, paid time off, and eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance. Employees in full-time positions are eligible for these benefits, while hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for different benefits depending on the position.

Pay

The salary range for this position is TBD, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is variable, requiring flexibility to work in emergencies and on-call duty.