Performs responsible professional work assessing employability, determining eligibility and monitoring the progress of customers in employment service related programs. Provides ongoing case management services with the goal of long-term financial independence/family self-sufficiency. Facilitates program offerings that include work experience, job skills training, educational assistance, financial planning, childcare assistance, and home ownership. Establishes and maintains employment and/or training plans for customers that include the provision of support services and specialized assessment and counseling. Promotes the program through public relation activities, workforce committees, and other professional staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social work, psychology, counseling or related field or combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.
Experience
Preferred: Some experience in the human service field. Experience in employment services is preferred.
Certifications/ Licenses
Required: Valid Virginia driver’s license with good driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Additional Requirements
Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Service background checks with acceptable results. Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefit package that includes:
• Progressive Flexible Leave Plan with cash-in option
• Twelve paid holidays
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
• Virginia Retirement System - Membership in VRS is automatic upon hire into a covered position. County contributes and employees pay their membership contribution.
• Deferred Compensation Plan with County Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Membership
Roanoke County
Salem, VA