Human Services Specialist (Overstrength)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on3018, 10th Street North, Clarendon, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, United States
About the Team
The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) within the Department of Human Services (DHS) is home to the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). The ADRC serves as the Division's "No Wrong Door" entry point for Arlington residents aged 60 and older, persons with disabilities, and caregivers seeking information, referrals, and emergency assistance. The program's mission is to ensure older adults live as an integral part of society with dignity, providing access to programs and services that meet their unique needs and preferences.
The ADRC operates within the Agency on Aging, specifically under the Aging in the Community Supports and Coordination Bureau (CSCB). This dynamic and innovative team of professionals provides comprehensive wrap-around supportive services, helping older and vulnerable adults and their caregivers maintain the highest level of independence and quality of life in their community of choice. The bureau also oversees multiple contracted services and monitors trends, legislation, and policy impacting older adults.
Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring clients are approached, engaged, and cared for with competency, sensitivity, and awareness of factors impacting the client experience, including cultural identity, gender, racial and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
3018, 10th Street North, Clarendon, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, United States
Arlington, Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleComplete initial and reassessment to determine client eligibility and service needs
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Case Management, Behavior Management Techniques, Counseling, Social Work Services, Spanish, Korean, Amharic, Vietnamese.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Mental Health, or Counseling (substitutable with experience); Master's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Mental Health, or Counseling (preferred).
Frequently asked questions about Human Services Specialist (Overstrength) at Arlington County Government
What does a Human Services Specialist (Overstrength) at Arlington County Government do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Human Services Specialist (Overstrength) at Arlington County Government will complete initial and reassessment to determine client eligibility and service needs; perform short-term case management to connect clients to appropriate services and resources; document all client interactions in the no wrong door system of record (peer place); and support monthly outreach efforts at the arlington food assistance center.
What are the requirements for this Human Services Specialist (Overstrength) role?expand_more
To qualify for the Human Services Specialist (Overstrength) at Arlington County Government position, applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Mental Health, or Counseling; Some experience in human services/social services program delivery; Valid motor vehicle operator's license or ability to use alternative transportation; Favorable review of driving record; Pre-hire federal background check; and State of Virginia Central Registry Check.