Social Services
(See Job Openings Below)

The Department of Social Services is located on Route 220 three miles south of Rocky Mount.  The Department of Social Services provides both financial and social work services that are administered according to state and federal regulations. The mission of the Department is to promote self reliance, strong families and provide protection for County residents through community based services.

All the above programs have differing eligibility guidelines and require completion of applications and verification of information. Programs are designed to assist low-income families or individuals through cash grants or in-kind payments to meet financial needs.

Certain social work services are based solely on need and not on income eligibility. The focus of social work services is to strengthen a family's or individual's ability to be self-sufficient, independent, to avoid inappropriate institutional placements, and to provide protection for those persons unable to protect themselves.

For additional information or for Protective Services, contact us at 11161 Virgil H. Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, VA  24151.  Our phone number is 540-483-9247, FAX 540-483-1933. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
 

JOB POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Clerk II – Position #00020-08

Performs a variety of clerical duties. Establishes & maintain files; collects & posts data. Prepares reports & correspondence. Answer phones and direct calls.  Provides information to staff members & the public.  Ability to collect financial/statistical data & post it accurately on a prescribed form; knowledge of office procedures; ability to file materials accurately; skill in operating office machines; & ability to perform simple arithmetic.  Permanent/ full time.

Salary $19,707.  Must apply on State application available at FCDSS, VEC, and on the VA Jobs listing website at www.dss.state.va.us/geninfo/jobs.cgi.   A completed State application must be submitted to FCDSS, 11161 Virgil H. Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount, VA 24151 by Friday, April 4, 2008 at 5:00 pm.  Postmarks are not considered as received.  E-mail applications are not being accepted at this time.  EOE/D/AA. 

Account Clerk I – Position #00062-08
Permanent Full-Time

Maintains financial records & accounts of budgetary expenses. Prepares checks, warrant registers, & financial & statistical reports. Interprets financial policies & regulations; & initiates correspondence relative to accounts.  Open and distributes mail.  Backup for receptionist. Performs a variety of clerical duties. Establishes & maintain files; collects & posts data. Provides information to staff members & the public.  Ability to collect financial/statistical data & post it accurately on a prescribed form; knowledge of office procedures; ability to file materials accurately; skill in operating office machines; & ability to perform simple arithmetic.  Salary $21,127.  Must apply on State application available at FCDSS, VEC, and on the VA Jobs listing website at www.dss.state.va.us/geninfo/jobs.cgi.   A completed State application must be submitted to FCDSS, 11161 Virgil H. Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount, VA 24151 by Friday, March 28, 2008 at 5:00 pm.  Postmarks are not considered as received.  E-mail applications are not being accepted at this time.  EOE/D/AA.

Director of Social Services

Currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Social Services. The essential function of the position within the organization is to direct, plan, organize, and formulate local policy for the Franklin County Social Services Department, in addition, has responsibility for program development, personnel management, fiscal management, and public relations. Incumbent insures full utilization of community resources and participates in the development of new resources. The position is responsible for budget development, coordination of community resources, making final personnel decisions, directing staff, preparation of grant applications, and implementing programs. The position formulates long range goals for the organization; develops policy and position papers and develops partnerships within the community to achieve the department’s goals. Responsibilities include accountability based on measurable cost effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity and quality of activities performed. Knowledge of public assistance and/or social services programs; ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations and guidelines; and ability to train others or to provide for staff development.  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration or related field and six (6) years of directly related and progressively responsible supervisory/administrative experience preferred.  Master’s Degree a plus.  Deadline for State application submission is 03/28/08 to:  Franklin County, Attn:  HR Recruiting, 40 E Court St, Rocky Mount, VA  24151  - Applications submitted between 02/01/08 – 03/07/08 continue to be actively considered.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To be considered for this position, you must submit a completed Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment (DPT Form 10-012). If you need additional space to record your work history, you are encouraged to use either a Supplementary Experience Form (DPT Form 10-012A) or plain paper. These forms may be obtained from State and local offices of the Department of Social Services, from local offices of the Virginia Employment Commission, and on the DHRM Web site at www.dhrm.virginia.gov. You may also submit a resume with your completed application; however, a resume will not substitute for an application. Job can be viewed at http://www.dss.virginia.gov/jobs/ . Include the classification title, number and location of the position for which you are applying on all forms that you submit. AA/EOE

E-MAILED APPLICATIONS ARE NOT BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.
Franklin County Dept. of Social Services
11161 Virgil H. Goode Highway
Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151

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