CYF/CSA Liaison and Custodian of Records

Ensures CYF staff's service requests to the Children's Services Act (CSA) office are processed efficiently so that children and families can receive timely services. Receives and reviews all CSA funding request paperwork from CYF staff for content and correctness. Works with CYF supervisors and specialists when corrections are needed. Coordinates with CSA staff to ensure proper flow of funding request packets. Provides ongoing training and problem solving for all CYF staff regarding the proper use of CSA forms and their content. Serve as a CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Services assessment) Super User.

As Custodian of Records: Responds to all requests for Child Protective Services (CPS) records. Redact records according to federal and state regulations. Follows Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) policies in these responses. Interacts with clients, staff, and county attorneys as needed to complete the requests. Reviews records due for purging based on state and local record retention policies. Functional areas include child welfare, Children's Services Act (CSA), records management, record review. Works under the general supervision of the Children, Youth and Families (CYF) Quality Programs Manager.

Position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of child welfare work
• Knowledge of Children's Services Act (CSA) policies and procedures
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to follow policies
• Ability to teach and guide others
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Realistic Job Preview (RJP): The Department of Family Services will host a Realistic Job Preview (RJP) on Wednesday, March 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in room 200 of the Pennino Building located at 12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035. The RJP is an opportunity to hear an overview of the position, learn important aspects of the work, ask questions, and receive an overview of the recruitment process. Attendance is not required to be considered for this position. To register for the RJP, please click here.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. 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a check of the Child Protective Services Registry. Driver's license or ability to efficiently access other means of transportation in order to travel to meetings.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with child welfare work.
• Experience with CSA policies and procedures.
• Experience with the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CANS certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings off-site. 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 and may include a practical exercise.
 
It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.