Foster Care – Adoption Worker

Albemarle County

. Interpret laws, policies and regulations as applied to the assigned area .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in psychosocial assessment and case management, with a strong ability to interpret laws and regulations relevant to child welfare. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support services for children and families.

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Bachelor's Degree In Human ServicesPsychosocial AssessmentCrisis InterventionCase ManagementFamily-Systems Treatment Models

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Hard Skills

Psychosocial Case PlansCrisis InterventionComprehensive AssessmentsService PlansSocial Work PrinciplesClient Needs AssessmentReport PreparationFunding AuthorizationService-Payment RequirementsEmergency On-Call Coverage

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Personal ComputerAssociated Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's Permit

Industry Keywords

Child WelfareMultidisciplinary ProfessionalsFoster CareSelf-SufficiencyChild Abuse PreventionLegal GuardianCourt InterventionHuman ServicesSocial AgenciesEligibility Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret laws, policies and regulations as applied to the assigned area
Assess cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning of children and families
Develop and implement sophisticated psychosocial case plans incorporating concurrent planning
Provide direct counseling using family-systems treatment models
Serve as case manager and coordinate service delivery among multidisciplinary professionals
Collaborate with mental health, education, legal, medical and human services professionals
Function as legal guardian for agency foster children
Perform crisis intervention
Place children and adolescents in foster homes, group homes and residential treatment facilities
Plan, oversee and participate in court intervention to protect children and achieve permanency
Provide supportive services to promote self-sufficiency and prevent child abuse, neglect and out-of-home placement
Write comprehensive psychosocial assessments and service plans
Provide after-hours and weekend on-call coverage for emergencies
Complete federal, state and local planning and reporting requirements
Assess, secure and monitor eligible financial resources for children
Follow funding authorization and service-payment requirements
Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the Human Services field; or a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two (2) years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Service related area
Experience in the assigned program area and completion of required training programs or equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of social work principles and practices, current social, economic and health problems, institutions and helping-process methods, and individual and group behavior
Skill using a personal computer with associated software
Ability to identify social problems, client strengths and needs, and assess individuals' and families' ability to use services in problem solving
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 with clients, co-workers, professional and technical staff, social agencies and the general public
Ability to prepare reports and maintain records
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Must meet eligibility requirements of the County's safe driver policy
Must be able to assist physically dependent individuals
Must be willing to travel occasionally overnight

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
Benefits eligibility
VRS eligibility