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- General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
HOURS: Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $67,643 - $76,099/year (Salary Grade 108)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $67,643 - $105,693/year
LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-person at the Western Service Center, Apple Valley
UNION: AFSCME
CLOSE DATE: Continuous with first review of applications on 2/21/2024
Come join us at Dakota County and "Be more". Dakota County employs over 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions makes Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work County government does is unique. Dakota County offers important careers - the kind of careers that make a difference in people's lives.
Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.
Under supervision within state and locally developed programs and policies, identifies individual, family, and community problems and selectively uses individual or family casework, group methods, or community organizations to work toward the rehabilitation, prevention, or control of these problems.
Currently, there are 2 vacancies available.- Minimum Qualifications
NEED TO HAVE:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field
- One year of full-time professional experience preferably in case management and/or working with families OR Two years of paraprofessional experience working in a human service related agency
- Valid Drivers License
NICE TO HAVE:- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field
- Licensed Social Worker
- One or more years of work experience in Ongoing Child Protection
- Completion of Child Welfare Foundations Training through the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy
- Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
1. Provide ongoing case management for families open for child protection services.
2. Determine with the client, and in collaboration with agencies, the need, and level of service for identified clients and monitor contracted service providers.
3. Develop and implement all or part of a case plan (with the client when possible), defining initial and ongoing measurable goals and objectives.
4. Provide, arrange, and coordinate direct services and advocacy to clients and families experiencing multiple changes in daily life.
5. Facilitate, integrate, and mobilize community resources on behalf of the client.
6. Evaluate, document, and monitor progress toward goals and objectives.
7. Research, maintain, and apply knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and statutes.
8. Complete agency, state, and federal required documentation as related to client activity according to mandated timelines.
9. Demonstrates a commitment to support cultural diversity County wide, actively supports the County's diversity initiatives, and works to address the needs of diverse and underrepresented communities.
10. Terminate activity with client or provider based on resolution of established goals or successful integration to community resources.
11. Provide regular updates to Juvenile/CHIPS court. Appear in court as necessary.
12. Monitor children in out of home placement.
13. Complete neglect assessments and investigations in collaboration with the police.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1- 13 are essential functions.- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
- Knowledge of child and human development, family dynamics and systems, including crisis management and cultural competency.
- Knowledge of community resources and funding sources.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for the diversity of customers, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with a disability or whose first language may be other than English
- Knowledge of medical diagnoses, medications, and basic medical terminology, as well as medical insurance processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to social work and the ability to research the same.
- Comprehensive knowledge of computer and information systems.
- Interviewing, negotiation, and listening skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a hybrid environment with telework and work in a County office building and on client home visits. Some travel is required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents and vibration; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases and poor ventilation; hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids; inadequate lighting; work space restricting movement; and intense noise may occur on visits to client's homes. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, and copy and fax machines.
SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves, and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.