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Social Worker I/II - Ongoing Child Protection

Salary

$66,019.20 - $90,064.00 Annually

Location

Multiple Locations, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

24-00064

Department

Community Services Dept

Opening Date

06/27/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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JOB SPECIFICS

This is a Social Worker I/II position doing ongoing child protection on the Concurrent Permanency Planning Unit. This ongoing child protection position works primarily with families who have children in out of home placement. The families this position would work with may be struggling with mental health, chemical health, school attendance, abuse, neglect, parenting issues, or other issues that have led to needing services and support.

A person who would do well in this position has strong communication skills, likes to engage with people, can be supportive and also hold people accountable, enjoys seeking out community supports and resources, and is able to balance client contact with necessary documentation. The position would require you to go to court on a regular basis and work together with attorneys, Guardians ad Litem, schools, mental health providers, treatment programs, and other professionals.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years paid work experience as a child protection social worker in a county or tribal agency

• Paid work experience working with children and families

• Paid work experience in service coordination with children and families

• Experience using SSIS

SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

HOURS / DAYS: 8:00 - 4:30 Monday - Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $66,019.20 - $90,064.00 Annually (This position may be hired at the Social Worker II (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washingtonmn/classspecs/811901?keywords=social%20worker&pagetype=classSpecifications) level, depending on qualifications.)

JOB SUMMARY

The Social Worker I is an entry level position responsible for identifying and assessing complex individual, family and community problems and strengths, selecting case work, group methods or community resources and implementing plans to protect vulnerable people, promote independence and prevent abuse or neglect.

A Social Worker I may be assigned duties in any of the following units: Family/Children, Licensing, Chemical Health, Adult Mental Health, Development Disabilities, Adult Family Services, Adult Protection, Minnesota Family Investment Program/WorkForce Center or Housing.

EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field, or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's Degree in Social Work or related field and one year of related experience as a Social Worker is highly desirable.

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field and four years of full-time work experience as a Social Worker in a public human services agency and/or a private human services agency that contracts services with a public human services agency. A Master's Degree in Social Work or related field may substitute for up to one year of required Social Worker experience. Required Social Work experience must have occurred after receipt of Bachelor's Degree.

Additional requirements for specific unit assignments will be identified when a vacancy occurs.

CORE COMPETENCIES (http://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/5174) CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE

Core Competencies (http://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/5174) outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace;

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, techniques, practices and ethics of Social Work;

• Demonstrates knowledge of interviewing techniques and skills at conducting interviews;

• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant laws, policies and resources;

• Demonstrates knowledge of social and economic problems and family systems;

• Demonstrates knowledge of legal and court proceedings;

• Demonstrates ability to assess vulnerabilities and strengths of individuals and families;

• Demonstrates ability to develop clear and reasonable services and plans;

• Demonstrates ability to coordinate implementation of services and plans with families, other agencies and the community at large;

• Demonstrates ability to counsel and offer supportive services to individuals and families including those in crisis; and

• Demonstrates ability to apply previously acquired knowledge and skills to complex situations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate client intake:

• Receive referrals, conduct interviews and investigate to identify and assess problems or need for intervention/service;

• Develop, write, implement and monitor strength-based individual and family service plans to correct/eliminate identified problems;

• Determine appropriate resources and referrals to community-based care and services; and

• Develop and implement abuse prevention plans to address vulnerabilities.

Determine and implement intervention services:

• Assess risks to self and others (abuse or neglect and dangerousness);

• Intervene in crisis situations;

• Coordinate and secure emergency services; and

• Negotiate and resolve conflicts.

Provide client case management:

• Collaborate and consult with others (professional staff and community agencies) regarding clients, community services or programs;

• Open and maintain client case records and files according to established standards and timelines,

• Prepare necessary correspondence, required narratives, eligibility reviews and other incoming/outgoing communication about the client;

• Provide appropriate information regarding case openings, closings, and denials;

• Provide testimony or written recommendations in county or district court or in administrative appeal hearings regarding client cases;

• Advise clients of possible resources, rights and responsibilities under programs or services; and

• Develop, coordinate and deliver program information to the general public, special interest groups and professional organizations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Semi-sedentary involving office and outside field work. Lifting requirement may include lifting up to 20 pounds. Exposures may include but not be limited to disagreeable odors, communicable diseases, bodily fluids and behavior challenges. Use of general office equipment to include telephone, cell phone, pager, personal computer, laptop computer, electronic recorder, calculator, etc. Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.

This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package (https://web1.co.washington.mn.us/NeoGovNotices/SHR/2022/Employee_Benefits.pdf) including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME exempt (salaried ) benefit package, click here (https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/50324/AFSCME-Exempt-Benefit-Synopsis-PDF) .

For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME non-exempt (hourly) benefit package, click here (https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/55122/AFSCME-Non-Exempt-Benefit-Synopsis-PDF) .

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Do you possess the following minimum qualifications for this position: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field and four years of full-time work experience as a Social Worker in a human services agency? A Master's Degree in Social Work or related field may substitute for up to one year of required Social Worker experience.

• Yes

• No

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  If you indicated meeting the minimums by having an equivalent combination of education and experience, please briefly describe the combination and explain why you feel it is equivalent. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

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  Do you have 2 years of paid work experience as a child protection social worker in a county or tribal agency?

• Yes

• No

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  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

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  Do you have paid work experience working with children and families?

• Yes

• No

  06

  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

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  Do you have paid work experience in service coordination with children and families?

• Yes

• No

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  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

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  Do you have experience using SSIS?

• Yes

• No

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  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

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Agency

Washington County (MN)

Address

14949 62nd Street North Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082

Phone

651-430-6081

Website

http://www.co.washington.mn.us

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