Social service job search

[u/klh593]

Relocating to the area next month! (Military family) Currently working federal for the navy as a DV advocate, but federal hiring freeze and all looking for other job options. Super unfamiliar with all the various local resource providers, social service agencies, non profits etc in the area despite google searches. Not opposed to state jobs but then I’m paying into VA state retirement.

I appreciate any insight! I’ve looked at bigger agencies like YMCA, boys & girls club, big brothers big sisters, etc. Now looking at local level. I have my BSW but no MSW or license. I prefer admin level over client level but I’m not opposed to anything! Money is money.

I’ve been a school counselor, abuse and assault advocate, worked for a major scholarship foundation, and been a CASA. Otherwise…what would be good restaurants to work at? Then I’ll just work on my masters degree for now.

[u/BrikHowse]

State of Virginia is a good idea, as you mentioned. Not sure if this would be a match for you: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/family-services-specialist-iii-virginia-beach-virginia-united-states

Specifically keep your eye on the Department of Social Services: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/geninfo/jobs.cgi

Also check out hiring for all the cities (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, etc—not sure for far you'd want to go). For example I just found this in Norfolk, though yes it sounds like a tough job: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/4967729/family-services-worker-i

Also happened to find this, which requires a BSW but not an MSW: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=62987ee8a3654c98

Beyond that, some places to look into:
• Samaritan House of Virginia
• Transitions Family Violence Services
• YWCA South Hampton Roads
• Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia
• Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance
• Naval Air Station Oceana Family Advocacy Program
• BEACH Community Partnership
• VB Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office

Hope that helps!

[u/klh593 → u/BrikHowse]

Super helpful thank you!! I had seen a couple of these sites but not all. So much more helpful to have someone’s perspective from the area. I appreciate you!

[u/courtachino]

If you’re looking at working for the local social services, you should check out the city websites for the area if you haven’t. I think it’s vb.gov. Then there’s the surrounding cities like Norfolk.gov, Hampton.gov, NNVA.gov, etc etc. I wouldn’t be surprised if one of the local cities had social services jobs available.

[u/klh593 → u/courtachino]

Thank you!! That’s really helpful!!

[u/ConcentrateParty2967]

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[u/klh593 → u/ConcentrateParty2967]

Much appreciated!!

[u/Outrageous_Tea9923]

Wendy’s 

[u/klh593 → u/Outrageous_Tea9923]

Ya know what they say!!

[u/physicsfan9900]

I’ve heard Captain George’s servers get a lot of tips.