Family Safety Practitioner III - Adult Services

• Assesses functional eligibility for mandated Long Term Care Medicaid, including nursing facility, adult day health, and community-based waivers.
• Serves as a resource to families and other service providers regarding services for adults in Fairfax County.
• Develops a client centered, solution focused care plan to meet psychosocial, health, emotional and financial needs.
• Assess risks posed to clients in accordance with state and local policies and with consideration of client's self-determination and right to least restrictive alternatives.
• Conducts in home assessments and authorizes local home-based care.
• Monitors the provision and quality of in-home services. Works with the client, family, and service providers to resolve service delivery issues.
• Assesses appropriateness for home delivered meals, volunteer services and works in conjunction with these programs to coordinate services.
• Prepares appeal documents and represents the department in administrative appeals filed by clients and their families.
• Completes required paperwork and follows policy required by the state.
• Utilizes local and state information systems for individual client record keeping and tracking. Performs record keeping according to local and state policy requirements within designated timeframes.
• Represents the program, the division, the department on departmental interagency, and community work groups for the purpose of improving service delivery.
• Assists in educating both county staff and the community at large concerning the goals and objectives the Adult Services program. Includes public speaking and outreach to community groups.
• Contributes to the development of policies and procedures.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in Adult Services. Trains and mentors new and current staff in Adult Services policy and procedure.
• Assists unit supervisor as needed during his/her absence in assigning cases, staffing, supporting team etc.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description).

Contributes to the development of protocols, policies, procedures, grants and contracts for a social services program, department, and other entities;
Assists the supervisor in planning and carrying out training for new staff, providing guidance to staff;
Serves as a policy and practice expert in mandated services that supports the protection and wellbeing of vulnerable populations, governed by state and federal laws, administrative code, state-level policies and procedures, accreditation standards, and/or court orders for compliance with public welfare or other court-mandated services;
Coordinates or oversees the daily activities of a program or project to include staff supervision, oversight of administrative functions/requirements associated with the program or project, evaluation of the program or project for its impact/effectiveness and making recommendations for changes or improvements;
Uses case management, documentation management technology, and hard copy files to maintain and update case data, notes, documents, records, contacts, and summaries of information in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies;
Manages and maintains program data and outcomes;
Conducts initial and ongoing, comprehensive clinical and social assessments of the family system;
Advocates for and assists families and individuals in obtaining services (e.g., mental health, intellectual disability, alcohol and drug, housing referrals, financial assistance for basic needs, home based services, training, and medical services);
Addresses, and if necessary, diffuses initial and ongoing crises with clients, assesses safety issues and refers clients to emergency services as needed (e.g., mental health services, child protective services, foster care, adult protective services, emergency shelter, homeless shelter);
Assists clients with identifying and utilizing available personal and community resources and refers clients to other public and private agencies and services.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of current social service problems and methods/approaches to address issues;
Knowledge or skill with crisis intervention or conflict resolution techniques;
Knowledge of regulations and guidelines relating to the assigned area of social service specialization;
Ability to analyze case information to reach sound decisions based on such information;
Ability to demonstrate advanced critical thinking and judgment by understanding and applying governing policy and statutes alongside best practices and unique case factors;
Ability to engage with persons effectively and empathically from different cultures who may be experiencing stressful family situations;
Ability to maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality while performing client related tasks;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Ability to use case management and documentation technology to establish and maintain case records;
Ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of client information;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals;
Ability to schedule and manage workload sufficiently to meet deadlines;
Ability to engage children, adults, and/or families under safety-sensitive, time-limited, and difficult circumstances, to gather information and make informed decisions that are inclusive of their language, race, and culture;
Ability to engage and work with community partners and organizations;
Ability to collaborate as a team member to create and support safety planning and monitoring;
Ability to engage with juridical systems and processes to support the safety needs of clients as needed or when required by statute;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals;
Ability to schedule and manage workloads sufficiently to meet deadlines;
Ability to provide guidance, direction, supervision and coaching to less experienced staff;
Ability to provide management and oversight of a program or project;
Ability to develop and present training programs and other presentations;
Ability to set boundaries and participate in self-reflective practice and working knowledge of the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Professional Ethical Standards;
Skill in defining and explaining complex rules and guidelines in a variety of settings and providing sound guidance and direction to staff;
Skill in writing and reviewing reports that are behaviorally specific, factually correct, include conclusions and recommended action.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a *related field, plus four years of experience in social work, psychology, sociology, or a *related experience. A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

*A related field/experience is based solely on the position description.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.
Positions within this class are required to complete the state mandated training in the functional area within a specified time period. Medicaid pre-admission screening (Required within 60 days)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a Child Protective Services check.

This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's in social work.
• Experience in an inter-disciplinary team setting.
• Experience in working with diverse multicultural populations.
• Previous work experience with a public, state, or local social services agency.
• Experience working with computerized case management programs.
• Experience conducting home visits.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite applications.
• One-year professional social work experience in the following areas: Adult protective services, Adults with disabilities, Child protective services, Homeless shelters, Hospital social work, Housing, Intellectual disabilities, Mental health, Older adults.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.