Minimum: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Special Education, Mental Health, or Counseling.  A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Special Education, Mental Health, or Counseling is preferred.
• Some experience in human services/social services program delivery including teaching/applying behavior management techniques, counseling, training/teaching the handicapped, applying job training techniques, and/or making human services/social services referrals.
• BILINGUAL: English/Spanish

Substitution: Additional directly related experience can substitute for the education requirement. A Master's degree in a directly related area may substitute for up to one year of experience. 

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience or education in one or more of the following:

• Providing social services such as counseling, community-based social work, information and referral, case management or related services;
• Working in a community setting providing housing and homeless services to low-income or immigrant communities; and/or
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Language Proficiency: An assessment of verbal Spanish proficiency is required before a candidate can be appointed to a bilingual position (English/Spanish). The incumbent in a bilingual position will receive the language pay premium on all hours worked.

The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence or the applicant must have the ability or willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite. If the applicant possesses or acquires a license, the applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Completion of a State of Virginia Central Registry Check.

This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Work Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (Flex work available). Some telework may be eligible, contingent upon workload and supervisor approval.