Social Worker 3

Social Worker 3

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Social Worker 3

Salary

$52,249.60 – $78,790.40 Annually

Location

Independence – 50644 – Buchanan County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-00941

Agency

400 Health & Human Services – State Operated Specialty Care – Independence Mental Health Institute

Opening Date

10/16/2024

Closing Date

10/27/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Kevin Jimmerson, Business Manager, kevin.jimmerson@hhs.iowa.gov

Description

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Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking an energetic and talented Social Worker 3 to join the team at the Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) providing social work services to patients admitted for inpatient hospitalization. This is a full-time position with a Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 pm schedule and opportunity for advancement, growth, and development.

IMHIs mission is to administer quality mental health services in a caring, supportive, and individualized atmosphere. The Social Worker 3 works with their assigned patients in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. Some duties include performing casework and group work services, providing intensive casework services for patients with difficult, complex, and complicated problems, and advocating for patients approaching discharge to support post-discharge success.

IMHI provides inpatient treatment and acute psychiatric services including individualized treatment plans and support for children and adolescent patients to continue their education. Individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well. When a long-term team member was asked “why did you choose a career at IMHI,” the team member stated, “It really is the work that has kept me here. The work is rewarding. The patients are the most difficult to treat and most expensive. We are the final stop for getting cutting edge psychiatric treatment.”

If you enjoy helping people with adult, children, and family services, mental health treatment, disabilities services, and long-term care, this is a wonderful opportunity to consider.

We have a great total compensation package, including:

Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)

Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for additional information)

Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service)

Sick Leave (144 hours/year)

Paid Holidays (9 days/year)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa)

Long-Term Disability Insurance

For additional information on benefits click here (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3766/download?inline=) .

Click hereto see how we compare with other employers or offers by using our Total Compensation Calculator.

Independence Highlights

IMHI is in Independence, Iowa, a city of approximately 6,000, located in scenic Northeast Iowa. The Wapsipinicon River flows through town offering many recreational opportunities from canoeing to fishing. Independence is a progressive community sporting a newer public library, trails, and Cedar Rock state park which includes a Frank Lloyd Wright home.

Independence is 30 minutes from Waterloo/Cedar Falls home of the UNI Panthers, 45 minutes from Cedar Rapids and 1 hour from Iowa City, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree and the equivalent of three years of full-time experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency;

OR

graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in social work and the equivalent of two years of full-time experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency;

OR

a Masters degree in social work from an accredited college or university;

OR

an equivalent combination of graduate education in the social or behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university and qualifying experience up to a maximum of thirty semester hours for one year of the required experience;

OR

employees withcurrentcontinuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a Social Worker 2 shall be considered as qualified.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/classandpay/JobClassDescriptions/SocialWorker3-03016-23016.pdf) .

Additional Qualification Requirements

For designated positions in case management, the appointing authority may request those applicants possessing a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major or at least 30 semester hours or its equivalent in the behavioral sciences, education, health care, human services administration, or social sciences and the equivalent of 12 months of full-time experience in the delivery of human services in the combination of: chronic mental illness, developmental disabilities, and intellectual disabilities as a Targeted (Medicaid) Case Manager;

OR

an Iowa license to practice as a registered nurse and the equivalent of three years of full-time nursing or human services experience with the above population groups.

Why Choose the State of Iowa?

At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset – our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice.

Our Robust Benefits Package Includes:

Competitive Compensation:

Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

Keep in mind, your wage is just one part of your total compensation. Unlock the complete value of your employment with the State of Iowa by using our user-friendlyTotal Compensation Calculator (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3773/download?inline) .Gain insights into your comprehensive annual compensation, including salary and State-provided benefits.

Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

Join Us – Elevate Your Career:

Ready to elevate your career with the State of Iowa?Click here (https://iowa.attract.neogov.com/recruitment/p/benefits) to explore more about our unparalleled benefits and discover what makes us unique. Your success is our priority!

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

Yes – I understand and agree.

No

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

No – I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

Yes – I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Have you COMPLETED a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university?IF YES- How many years of full-time work experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency do you have?

Not applicable – I have not COMPLETED a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university

No experience to less than one year of work experience in the identified areas

One year to less than two years of work experience in the identified areas

Two years to less than three years of work experience in the identified areas

Three years or more of work experience in the identified areas

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Have you COMPLETED a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university?IF YES- How many years of full-time experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency do you have?

No experience to less than one year of work experience in the identified areas

One year to less than two years of work experience in the identified areas

Two years or more of work experience in the identified areas

Not applicable – I do not have a Bachelors Degree in Social Work

05

Do you have a Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university?

Yes

No

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PLEASE READ ALL PARTS OF THIS QUESTION – Have you completed a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university?IF YES- Do you have three years of a combination of GRADUATE (post bachelors degree) education in the social or behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university AND qualifying experience in a social work capacity?

NOTE 1:Applicants must have a MINIMUM of two years of the required experience.

Note 2:A maximum of thirty semester hours in the specified area of graduate study can substitute for one year of experience.IF YESDo you have at least two years of experience in a social work capacity AND a combination of ONE year of the following: one year of additional work experience in a social work capacity (not used to count for the first portion of the question) OR GRADUATE (post bachelors degree) education in the social or behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university? 30 semester hours of the GRADUATE LEVEL courses equals one year of experience.

Yes

No

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If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch): How many years of work experience do you have in the classification of Social Worker 2?

Not applicable – I am not a State of Iowa Employee

No experience in the classification of Social Worker 2

Less than one year of experience in the classification of Social Worker 2

One or more years of work experience in the classification of Social Worker 2

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

400 Health & Human Services – State Operated Specialty Care – Independence Mental Health Institute

Address

2277 Iowa Ave

Independence, 50644

Website

http://dhs.iowa.gov/mhds/mental-health/in-patient/mental-health-institutes/independence

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