Clinical Services Caseworker, Employment Specialist

Introduction

Are you interested in making a life changing impact in the lives of individuals with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities and mild intellectual disabilities? Are you interested in utilizing your clinical skills and your marketing skills? Are you interested in working independently in the community while benefitting from professional growth?

Prince William County is looking for a full time Clinical Services Caseworker/ Employment Specialist in our Supported Employment Program.

Come and join a team that is committed to quality services, integrity, positivity and one that is the front lines of transforming people's lives! Prince William County employees enjoy paid holidays, Virginia State Retirement, Employer paid basic life insurance, excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.

If you enjoy working independently as well as in a team setting, if you are energetic, creative and invested in changing people's lives, then the Clinical Services Caseworker /Employment Specialist job may be for you!

This position qualifies for a hiring bonus of $5,000. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments as funds permit. The first installment of $2,500 is payable upon the County's first regular pay date following your position start and the final $2,500 installment will be payable on the pay date following the completion of probation.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

Our team provides evidenced-based, client centered services that assist individuals to successfully obtain and maintain competitive employment in the community. As an Employment Specialist you will manage a very diverse caseload where your daily tasks will be to use your creativity and problem-solving skills not only to support your clients but our stakeholders as well.

Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, counseling, or other related human services field and 2 years of experience in the delivery of human services for adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).

Preferences:

Master's degreein rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, counseling, or other related human services.

Experience in the delivery of human services for adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).

Experience working in an agency providing behavioral healthcare.

Experience providing vocational services to adults diagnosed with SMI other co-occurring

disorders, adults on the autism spectrum and Mild Intellectual Disabilities.

Understanding of the American with Disability Act.

Experience working with the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).

Experience collaborating with the business community.

Experience with managing very active caseloads requiring high organizational skills and

working independently in the community.

Bilingual English Spanish

Work Incentive Specialist Advocate Certification.

Experience working with school counselors/ Student Pre-Employment Services.

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver's license;

Must pass DMV record check;

Must pass TB test;

Offerof employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint based National

Criminal History Record Check;

Certification in First Aide and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation, as required.

Child Protective Services Requirements:Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of

Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for

Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Work Schedule:Monday -Friday

Occasional evenings and weekend hours to support your client's employment success.

Starting Salary Range: $74,217.00 - $88,167.00

Prince William County Community Services maintains a drug free workplace.

NOTE:

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.Clicktohereview the full class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with theemployee.