Social Worker - 01389

Minimum Qualifications

 Comprehensive knowledge and skills related to the role of a social worker in a public health setting  Knowledge of social and economic conditions related to psychosocial health and the principles and practices of medical social work  Ability to provide standard mental health assessments and facilitate appropriate supportive services  Ability to exercise sound judgement, analyze and problem solve, organize and establish priorities  Requires excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to work on a team as a member and/or facilitator  Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment to assure compliance with appropriate timelines  Licensed Social Workers, or Social Workers with a baccalaureate or master's degree in social work from an accredited social work school or program approved by the Council on Social Work Education, or a doctorate in social work required per Code of Virginia § 54.1-3709.

Additional Considerations

 Previous experience in an early intervention program  Experience working with diverse cultures  Must be able to provide own transportation for on-duty travel  Knowledge of Part C Local System; knowledge of Part C regulations; knowledge of IDEA and/or the Infant & Toddler Connection program; home visitation experience; experience working with parents of young children  Qualifying Bachelor’s degree with corresponding license or certification in: Allied Health; Child and Family Studies; Counseling; Early Childhood; Early Childhood Growth and Development; Early Childhood Special Education; Human Development; Human Services; Music Therapy; Nursing; Psychology; Public Health; Social Work; Special Education – hearing impairments

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S.
• HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify.
• Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
• VDH accepts only on-line applications.
• Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered.
• Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date.
• Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

• It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
• VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
• If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position.
• The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
• As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions

You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Karen Crutchfield

Phone: Not Provided

Email

karen.crutchfield@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.