Social Worker I/II - Access Aging and Disability AA&D Division

Social Worker I/II - Access, Aging, and Disability (AA&D) Division

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Social Worker I/II - Access, Aging, and Disability (AA&D) Division

Salary

$66,019.20 - $90,064.00 Annually

Location

Stillwater, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

24-00102

Department

Community Services Dept

Division

Access, Aging & Disabilities

Opening Date

06/20/2024

Closing Date

6/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

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JOB SPECIFICS

The Access, Aging, and Disability (AA&D) Division of Community Services has a Social Worker I/II position available on the AA&D Specialty Case Management Team that will hold a specialized caseload. The caseload consists of adults and children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with a primary focus of those diagnosed with Autism. These individuals will qualify for rule 185 case management and receive case management using a person-centered approach that includes race equity. Each individual receives a variety of services such as the DD waiver, Consumer Support Grant, Family Support Grant, PCA services, Employment Services, etc.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a role for an agency that has provided directed services specifically to individuals with Autism

• Experience in the role as a waiver (HCBS) case manager at a county agency or contracted case manager for a county agency

• One or more years of experience working with individuals that qualify for Rule 185 Case Management

• Experience interacting with and providing services to individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds

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 - Stillwater Office. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

The position has the ability to work remotely as approved by the supervisor.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $66,019.20 - $90,064.00 Annually

This position may be hired at the Social Worker II (***/careers/washingtonmn/classspecs/811901?keywords=social%20worker&pagetype=classSpecifications) level, depending on qualifications.

E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

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

Core Competencies (/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 a.