Agency: Department of Family Services, Public Assistance & Employment Services Division
Position Title: Human Services Assistant G Status
Job#: ELT-DFS-24019
Salary: $21.33 hourly
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week/seasonal position

Under general supervision, provides paraprofessional support to Human Service Workers who determine eligibility for public assistance programs. Uses of automated technology to document, obtain, and verify information, and to generate reports including scanning of documents. Prepares and maintains statistical reports and records. Assists with the coordination and monitoring of the unit work. Provides back up for administrative aides as workloads and deadlines require. Interacts with county staff, community-based organizations, and customers to answer inquiries, problem solve, and verify information that is needed.  Identifies, researches, and solves service delivery problems. Supports all areas of Central Function Team as needed.  

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from high school or GED issued by state department of education; plus, three years of work experience, including two years in some area of human services (related two-year [associate] degree may be substituted for the required human service experience).

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual in English and Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Farsi, or Arabic.  Previous experience in working with the public and managing multiple tasks at one time. Clear and concise oral and written communications skills. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience in using Virginia state systems; VaCMS, OpenText, and SPIDeR. Experience and proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel computer software applications; and the willingness to learn new applications and systems as needed. The education or experience should have prepared the applicant with the ability to provide excellent customer service to a diverse population.

The appointees to this position will be required to satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, and a check of the Child Protective Services Registry.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer, ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and shoulder movements, ability to stoop, bend and reach, visual acuity to review documents.  All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Note: This job announcement will be used to fill multiple seasonal Human Service Assistant vacancies in the department's offices located in Annandale, Fairfax, Reston, and Alexandria, Virginia. Positions allow for a hybrid remote work schedule. 

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.      

To Apply: Submit your resume to Jamison.chance@fairfaxcounty.gov 
 

Agency: Department of Family Services
Job#: ELT-DFS-24016
Salary: $30.26/hour (based on qualifications and experience)
Schedule: Flexibility with working hours/days
Location: Primary location is Alexandria, VA and may provide coverage at other locations

Note: This is a non-merit G-status position. The selected applicant cannot exceed 900 hours per calendar year. 

Challenging temporary opportunity to work as part of the Adult and Aging Division’s Adult Protective Services (APS) program. This appointee will conduct investigations in response to reports of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of the elderly and incapacitated adults to include institutional investigations. Assesses the need and extent of protective services required and--in collaboration with the client, their support systems, and other public and private service providers--arranges for the necessary services to prevent/ameliorate the abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Assesses the need for Guardianship/Conservatorship and facilitates the process to include medical documentation, preparation of information required for petitions, testimony in court and advocacy. Assesses the need for mental health intervention, assists with the mental health detention process and testifies in the legal hearings. Attends court hearings and provides professional and legal testimony as needed.

Expected duration of employment is no more than 6 months. 

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

Contingent upon the area of assignment, some positions within this class may require specific certification(s) prior to employment and/or the ability to acquire necessary certification(s) within a specified time period following employment. The certifications are identified in the position description and employment advertisement.

Special Requirements:
The appointee to this position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry and a driving record check. Driver’s license or ability to efficiently access other means of transportation in order to meet with clients and other community service providers.

Preferred Qualifications: 
Master's degree in social work (MSW) is preferred. One year of professional social work experience working with older adults or adults with disabilities and their caregivers within a long-term care system. Bilingual is helpful. Working knowledge of community-based and long-term care services. Good oral and written communication skills. Good organizational skills. Experience using automated technology and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

Physical Requirements: This job requires the ability to drive to client homes and facilities, use keyboard driven equipment and computer, and telephone/cell phone. 

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume by email to Rebecca.Mitchell@fairfaxcounty.gov 
 

Agency: Department of Family Services, Division of Children, Youth and Families
Job#: ELT-DFS-24015
Grade: S25
Salary: $33.33 - $55.54 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)
Schedule: 24-30 hours per week primarily between 8AM to 4:30PM Monday-Friday but the ability to accommodate a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends is needed to meet the needs of the program. This is a year-round position.
Location: Primary location is 8350 Richmond Highway, 4th floor, Alexandria, VA 22306. However, the position supports families in the South County and Annandale/Falls Church region.

Note: This is a part-time non-merit (no benefits) E-status position. The selected applicant cannot exceed 1,560 hours of work per calendar year. This is a year-round position. 

Do you want to be a part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of children and families?

The Children, Youth and Families (CYF) Division within the Department of Family Services (DFS) is seeking a part-time Neighborhood Networks Mental Health Specialist III to work up to 1,560 hours per calendar year, with the expectation of working a minimum of 24 hours per week. This position is part of the Neighborhood Networks program within CYF's Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services and serves families primarily in the South County and Annandale/Falls Church Regions. If you are looking to work in a diverse community to strengthen the well-being of children and families, then this opportunity may be ideal for you. DFS is committed to strengthening the well-being of its diverse community by protecting and improving the lives of all children, adults, and families through assistance, partnership, advocacy, outreach, and quality services. To learn more about DFS and its Mission, Vision, and Values, please click here 

ABOUT THIS POSITION:
Under the general supervision of a Neighborhood Networks Social Services Supervisor this position:

• Provides behavioral health consultation to school and human services professionals during monthly multi-disciplinary team meetings which are held at designated elementary and preschools and facilitated by DFS Neighborhood Networks staff.  
• Provides weekly office or home-based consultant/coaching services for 3-4 families at a time who are concurrently receiving case management services through the DFS Neighborhood Networks program (NN), as needed.  
• Co-facilitates time limited, psychoeducational, and clinical support groups for students or parents at partner Neighborhood Network schools and Neighborhood Network clients.
• Stays up to date on current clinical practices and shares this information with the Neighborhood Networks team. 
• Provides behavioral health consultation to Neighborhood Networks Social Services Specialists and other Social Service Specialists who are providing case management services through programs within the Children, Youth and Family Division (CYF).  
• Assists with outreach efforts in the community.
• Uses automated technology in multiple systems to search for information and document case work.
• Completes all required trainings.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The following knowledge, skills and abilities will support your success in this position:

• Experience in child welfare and home visiting. 
• Ability to assess safety and risk in the context of child and family wellbeing.
• Ability to perform comprehensive assessment. 
• Ability to interview, assess needs, counsel, and refer clients to other resources as needed.
• Knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of the psychological and social development of the individual.
• Experience with social history development and interviewing techniques.
• Experience and skill in facilitating groups.
• Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and/or sociological terminology and concepts.
• Ability to conduct mental health screenings and apply basic treatment approaches/modalities.
• Ability to interpret data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interviews and apply critical thinking, knowledge, and research. 
• Ability to plan and organize your work while adjusting to changing situations and priorities. 
• Ability to think critically and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use automated technology to establish and maintain case records.
• Ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of client information. 
• Ability to schedule and manage workload sufficiently to meet deadlines. 

Note: All Fairfax County Government employees are expected to adhere to the Standards of Conduct. In maintaining a drug free workplace, employees are prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, possessing, using or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while at work or on county premises.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in social work (MSW), counseling or a related human services degree.
• Experience in child welfare and home visiting.
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing with a strong understanding of the stages of change.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams and networking to access community-based resources to support children and families.
• Experience working with school personnel.
• Experience facilitating groups.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires performing tasks with risks of secondary traumatic stress (STS).
• Ability to navigate through and make decisions in stressful and crisis situations.
• Sufficiently mobile to make home visits, attend meetings, and community events outside the office.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle to attend meetings and events not accessible via public transportation. 
• Ability to use automated technology. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds. 
• All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.

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

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview may include practical exercise.

Send cover letter and resumes to Lauren DeFife at Lauren.Defife@fairfaxcounty.gov

Agency: Department of Neighborhood and Community Services
Job#: ELT-NCS-23006
Salary: Starting at $16.76 per hour
Status: Temporary, Part-time
Location: Computer Learning Centers are located within Fairfax County. Assignment to a specific site will be done individually.
Schedule: The number of total hours to be worked are 900 per calendar year.  Students will work an average of (17.3) hours per week. Lab Aides will follow Fairfax County Government’s holiday schedule.  Work hours are 10:00 AM- 9:00 PM. Normal technology center hours are 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, but weather, school holidays, and field trips may alter normal work hours or include weekends. Specific schedules will be established individually. Not to exceed 17.3 hours per week without authorization.

Lab Aides working at an NCS after school technology center will interact with school-aged children, teens and adults utilizing the center, and may be asked to help assist or instruct a class related to technology. Students should have a basic background in computers. Ideally, they will understand and be comfortable working with programs such as Microsoft Office, an ability to navigate the Internet, and willingness to learn new software applications. Lab Aides will experience a rich variety of ethnic groups and cultures in the Centers.

Primary Responsibility: Individual will assist in the daily operations and delivery of curriculum which addresses the needs of a culturally diverse population.  They will assist the Information Technology Educators with administrative functions, communicate participant behavioral issues to supervisor, contribute to innovation and creativeness of programs, and assist in monitoring the proper usage of all materials and supplies.   

Functions within this position include:

1. Assist with center administrative tasks which may include:
   1. Weekly statistical reports
   2. Monthly curriculum reports
   3. Field trips permission slips – distribution and collection
   4. Maintaining student records – registration forms, typing speeds, work samples
   5. Maintaining daily sign-in sheets
   6. Making copies
   7. Internet research – for activities, websites and worksheets for various age levels that follow the curriculum theme
   8. Teach courses on specific software applications (Windows, MS Office, etc)
2. Assist in supervision of the children in the CLCP Center
   1. Interact with the children in an appropriate manner
   2. Converse with children
   3. Role model appropriate behavior
   4. Report misuse of materials
   5. Report instances of broken equipment
3. Assist children with homework
4. Chaperone field trips 
5. Read to children
6. Provide one-on-one assistance on computer with younger children
7. Distribute snacks

Minimum Qualifications: Direct supervision of the Work Student III will be by the Technology Program Manager. Lab Aides must be 18 years of age. Lab Aides working in Teen Centers must be 21 years of age, and must be able to pass a driving background check and meet the necessary training requirements to drive a community center bus.  

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should have a strong background in personal computers and software. Experience working with school aged children.  Bilingual skills are a plus.  

Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. 

*Note: Individuals in these positions not are eligible for benefits and do not earn leave or receive holiday pay. 

To Apply: Please submit your resume via email to Maria.RodriguezAntezana@fairfaxcounty.gov 

Position(s) open until filled 
 

Agency: Family Services
Job#: ELT-DFS-23007
Grade: S25
Salary: $33.33 - $55.55 per hour
Location: PENNINO BUILDING, 12011 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY, FAIRFAX (EJ27)

Do you want to be a part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of children and families? As a Child Welfare Trainer (Social Services Specialist III), you will be part of a team preparing new practitioners to engage in optimal practice in their child welfare roles. The Children, Youth and Families (CYF) Division within the Department of Family Services (DFS) is seeking a part-time Child Welfare Trainer to work up to 900 hours per calendar year to provide training, facilitation and coaching to new child welfare practitioners as part of our Child Welfare Institute (CWI) Onboarding Academy. The seven-week Onboarding Academy will operate in-person three to four times per year.  

This position is based in the Fairfax office. Occasional travel is required to our regional offices in Reston, Annandale, and South County. 

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering training based on curricula developed for the CWI Onboarding Academy 
• Facilitating Learning Circles to deepen learning related to clinical practice 
• Coaching new practitioners during simulation practice to support skill development 
• Liaising with unit supervisors to collaborate on supporting the development of new practitioners 
• Collaborating with other CWI support and training staff to provide an integrated experience for all involved 
• Infusing the Safe & Connected™ practice model throughout CYF 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The following knowledge, skills and abilities will support your success in this position:

• Experience and skill in delivering classroom and online training
• Experience and skill in facilitating groups 
• Experience and skill in coaching others to improve skills and performance 
• Experience in child welfare, especially in Child Protective Services 
• Understanding of the Safe & Connected™ practice model  
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing 
• Ability to think critically and work both independently and collaboratively 
• Ability to use automated technology 
• Strong listening, creative problem-solving, and decision-making skills 
• Ability to plan and organize your work while adjusting to changing situations and priorities 

Grow your career with Fairfax County!

With more than 16,000 employees, Fairfax County is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging opportunities across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a Fairfax County employee, you impact the well-being of our community every day. 

This is an exciting time to join Fairfax County Government as we shape racial and social equity policies in the county through the One Fairfax Policy. Using this framework, we intentionally consider equity when making policies or delivering programs and services. To learn more, we highly encourage you to watch the Becoming One Fairfax—An Introduction to Key Concepts video by clicking here and visit the One Fairfax webpage here. 
 
Click here to learn more about our Department of Family Services, meet our director and some of our practitioners, and read the top 5 reasons to come work with us! 
 
Note: All Fairfax County Government employees are expected to adhere to the Standards of Conduct. In maintaining a drug free workplace, employees are prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, possessing, using or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while at work or on county premises.  

Employment Standards

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

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in social work (MSW) or a related human services degree 
• Experience in performing child protective investigations, foster care and/or family preservation services
• Experience delivering training 
• Experience providing guidance and feedback to child welfare practitioners

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires performing tasks with risks of secondary traumatic stress (STS). Ability to navigate through and make decisions in stressful situations. Sufficiently mobile to travel to regional offices. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to use automated technology. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. 

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview, may include practical exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we are committed to providing county services to individuals regardless of English proficiency. Qualified candidates who are bilingual in English and another language are encouraged to apply for this job opportunity.  

Send resumes to stephanie.pegues@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

Agency: CSB
Job#: ELT-CSB-23013
Grade: S15
Hours: Hours per Week: <30 (Monday-Friday); Weeks per year: 52; 4:30pm-11:00pm.
Salary: $19.07 - $31.78 hour  

The Fairfax County Department of Community Services Board (CSB) is seeking an experienced administrative professional with a positive and “can-do” attitude to join the Business Operations team as a Human Services Assistant. 

Front desk duties include executing the CSB check-in and check-out procedures using the electronic health record (EHR); scheduling and reconciling clinical and medical appointments in the EHR based on approved protocol for notification; fielding phone and in-person inquiries made by the public, clients, and staff in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner and assessing for level of risk or emergency intervention; opening and closing program assignments in the EHR; updating financial and demographic information required in all client profiles in the EHR and cashiering.

Back-office duties include verifying insurance coverage and explaining insurance benefits as requested by clients; monitoring, researching, arranging and conducting annual review/updates of the EHR record with clients to ensure information is accurate and fees are properly set.

The successful individual will possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; multi-task; prioritize work; and must be detail oriented, accurate in data entry, organized, possess excellent customer service skills, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment. Protects individuals’ confidentiality using existing state, local, and federal policies and procedures. Maintains expertise in several databases related to the EHR, revenue cycle management, as well as Microsoft Office software.

**This position will be located at the Merrifield Center  in Emergency Services.

Note: To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video "CSB Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Providing Care."

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in behavioral health setting.
• Experience and working knowledge of Electronic Health Records.
• Experience and familiarity with HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Experience providing direct customer services.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and initiative.
• Well-organized, flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Experience working independently with minimum supervision in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment with a strong commitment to customer service.

Minimum Employment Standards:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from high school or G.E.D. issued by state department of education; plus, three years of work experience, including two years in some area of human services (related two-year [associate] degree may be substituted for the required human service experience).

Physical Requirements: 
Ability to travel to various CSB sites to attend meetings or preform work duties; maneuver through multi-floor buildings; bend/stretch; carry up to 25lbs; answer phones; and use a keyboard driven equipment.  Ability to communicate clearly with others.  Ability to conduct various screenings on individuals upon entry to CSB facilities.  All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Special Requirements: 
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire is required.  This position is emergency/essential services personnel.
   
All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

Additional Work Schedule Requirements: You will be required to work evenings and holidays.

Emergency Service Personnel: Yes

Selection Procedure: 
Interview; may include exercise.

To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter Eriberto.Hernandez@fairfaxcounty.gov referencing the position title and job number.
 

Agency: Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Job#: ELT-JDR-21000
Salary: Part-time, no benefits 
Hours: Average of 4 to 12 hours of class per week, held primarily in the evenings and on weekends
Location: 10700 Page Avenue, Suite 201 Fairfax, VA 22030 

Two Alcohol Safety Action Program group leader positions are vacant. These positions perform at the level of a Probation Counselor I (S-20.) 

Under supervision and within the guidelines of a VASAP-approved curriculum, the group leaders prepare and instruct a 10-hour or 8-hour alcohol and/or drug and driver education program appropriate to the classification level for the class. They are responsible for implementing several Fairfax County ASAP policies and procedures. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, counseling, or related field, plus one year of graduate study and two years of experience in leading psych educational programs. Knowledge of classroom techniques and knowledge of substance abuse and its personal and societal effects is a must. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, counseling or related field, plus two years psych educational instruction experience.  

Please email resumes to Elwood.Jones@fairfaxcounty.gov

The Office of Elections is currently recruiting voters to serve as Election Officers a few days a year. Election Officers are needed at each of the 242 precincts in Fairfax County to run the polls and assist the voters. Election Officers must be registered voters in Virginia and complete required training and forms. You may choose to accept the $175 stipend for a full day, or volunteer your time. Click here for details about becoming an Election Officer.