Salary: $70,921.50 - $125,014.50 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:Department: SOCIAL SERVICES
Division: FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C42
About this role:In this role, you will work in one of several programs that support children and families in foster care, fostering futures and adoption.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying appropriate placements for children in foster care
- Providing ongoing oversight of children in their placements
- Analyzing risks and ensuring the safety of children and families
- Assessing strengths and needs of children and families
- Accessing services for children and families to support the permanency goal
- Assisting families with preparing for and achieving permanency
- Communicating with stakeholders about the welfare of children in care
- Interpreting and applying policies and procedures
- Maintaining current and accurate case records
- Preparing court documents, attending court, and testifying as needed
- Performing other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate has experience working with children and families in areas such as child protective services, foster care, adoption, fostering futures, or ICPC. They will have knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures pertaining to child welfare.
This role involves close collaboration with youth in foster care, their families and caregivers, and other community partners interested in their welfare.
Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in a human services field; or a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of human services-related experience
Preferences:- Master's degree in Social Work
- Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal child welfare policies and practices
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Three years or more of experience with the following:
- Working in child welfare, foster care, or adoption
- Interpreting and applying policies and procedures
- Crisis intervention with clients
- Assessing risk and ensuring the safety of children and families
Special Requirements:- All DSS staff are required to provide emergency human services work, including staffing emergency shelters in the event of a community disaster.
- Candidates must pass criminal history, child protective services, and DMV background checks.
- The Prince William Department of Social Services may not employ resource/foster parents for youth in the Prince William foster-care program. Resource/foster parents for youth from other localities are welcome to apply.
- Staff in this position must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive for work.
- Staff in this position may periodically be required to work at night and on weekends to cover emergencies.
Work Schedule:Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week (sometime between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.). May be required to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Following a period of in-person training, this role offers the potential for a hybrid work arrangement that combines telework with required days in the office. Telework eligibility is subject to change as business needs warrant; there is no future guarantee of telework. Employees who telework must have adequate workspace and internet connection.
Starting Salary Range: $70,921.50 - $97,968.00/yr
We also offer great benefits, including:
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
- Optional Group Life Insurance
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF for additional information.
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's business needs. To view the class description in its entirety,
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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
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I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
- I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement
- I decline to proceed any further in this process.
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Are you currently a resource/foster parent for a child in PWC DSS foster care program?
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Please select the option that reflects your highest completed education. *Please be sure to include details of this education in your application. Please select the highest level of related education you have.
- Master's degree or higher in Social Work
- Bachelors' degree or higher in human services related field.
- Bachelors' degree or higher in an unrelated field
- Associate degree
- High School or GED
- None of the above
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Please quantify your experience in human services. *Please be sure to include details of this experience in your application.
- 3 or more years of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 1 year or less year of experience
- No Experience
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Quantify your experience in child welfare, foster care, or adoption programs. *Please make sure to include details of this experience in your application.
- 3 or more years
- 2 years
- 1 year or less
- No experience
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Quantify your experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures. *Please make sure to include details of this experience in your application.
- 3 or more years
- 2 years
- 1 year or less
- No experience
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Please quantify your experience in assessing risk and ensuring the safety of children and families. *Please make sure to include details of this experience in your application.
- 3 or more years
- 2 years
- 1 year or less
- No experience
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Please quantify your experience in crisis intervention with clients. *Please make sure to include details of this experience in your application.
- 3 years or more
- 2 years
- 1 year or less
- No experience
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Please rate your level of knowledge of local, state, and federal child welfare policies and practices. *Please make sure to include details of this experience in your application.
- Thorough knowledge (expert)
- General knowledge (intermediate)
- Limited knowledge (basic)
- No knowledge
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This position may periodically require work during evenings, nights, and weekends to respond to emergencies. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?
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Do you have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record?
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Will you accept a starting annual salary between $70,921.50 - $97,968.00?
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Do you have a Virginia Social Worker License?
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Please select the choice that best reflects your Spanish language proficiency.
- Advanced (Fluent)
- General professional (conversational)
- Limited proficiency (limited)
- Not bi-lingual English/Spanish
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