Family Preservation Services Worker

Albemarle County

. Partner with families in In-Home Services cases to develop and implement family-specific psychosocial case plans .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,258 - $82,075 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in psychosocial case planning and family-centered interventions, utilizing critical thinking and crisis intervention skills to enhance child safety and family preservation. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community resources to support families in need.

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Psychosocial Case PlanningCrisis InterventionFamily-Centered AssessmentsSocial Work PrinciplesMultidisciplinary Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Critical ThinkingCrisis InterventionDecision-MakingCase ManagementAssessment and EvaluationReport PreparationDocumentation MaintenanceResource CoordinationFamily Engagement PracticesUnderstanding of Laws and Regulations

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRapport BuildingOrganizational SkillsCultural HumilityIndependent Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Personal ComputerAssociated Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Commonwealth of Virginia Social Work LicenseBSW or MSW Preferred

Industry Keywords

In-Home ServicesChild SafetyFamily Systems Treatment ModelsTrauma-Informed CareCommunity ResourcesSocial InstitutionsEmergency SheltersDSS CustodyFamily Structure and DynamicsInteragency Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with families in In-Home Services cases to develop and implement family-specific psychosocial case plans
Integrate social work theories and intervention approaches to increase child safety, reduce abuse, neglect, and foster-care risk, and preserve families
Help families access resources and services through strengths-based, trauma-informed, culturally humble, and family-centered assessments and interventions
Provide clinical case management using family-systems treatment models
Conduct ongoing assessment, planning, intervention, collaboration, and evaluation
Use family engagement and family-finding practices to connect children and families with natural supports
Engage natural support networks and community partners in case planning
Participate in multidisciplinary and interagency teams
Coordinate services with schools, the Court Services Unit, Region Ten, and therapeutic providers through home visits, school visits, and team meetings
Apply critical thinking, laws, policies, and regulations in casework decisions
Plan, oversee, and participate in court interventions to protect children and achieve safety, permanency, and well-being
Maintain thorough case records and required documentation
Inform clients of their rights and responsibilities related to In-Home Services
Follow funding authorization, payment, planning, reporting, and fiscal stewardship requirements
Provide rotating after-hours and weekend on-call coverage for child abuse or neglect emergencies and urgent situations involving children in DSS custody
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field, or a bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area
Working knowledge of social work principles and practices
Working knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems
Working knowledge of social institutions and community resources
Working knowledge of helping-process methods
Knowledge of individual and group behavior, child and adolescent growth and development, family structure and dynamics, and impacts of physical and mental conditions on families
Knowledge of crisis intervention
Knowledge of trauma, systemic discrimination, and intergenerational transmission of disadvantage, plus effective intervention strategies
Skills in critical thinking, crisis intervention and de-escalation, decision-making, and independent judgment
Ability to use a personal computer with associated software
Ability to identify social problems, client strengths, and needs and assess service utilization
Ability to develop rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work effectively with individuals and families
Ability to plan and organize work
Ability to understand and interpret laws, policies, and regulations
Ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and meet the County's safe driver policy eligibility requirements
Ability to prepare reports and maintain records
Willingness to travel occasionally overnight
Willingness to assist in managing emergency shelters when required
Willingness to work beyond regular hours and be on call
May be subject to criminal history and central registry background checks
Experience in the assigned program area and completion of required training programs preferred
BSW, MSW or related master's degree preferred
Commonwealth of Virginia Social Work license preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

12 paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick leave
Health insurance options with employer contribution
Employer-paid life insurance
VRS retirement
Continuing education/training opportunities
VRS eligibility
Benefits eligibility
Occasional telework for virtual meetings and office-based administrative work
Virginia Values Veterans support as a Certified V3 organization