Social Worker I – Child Protection

Job Summary The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification. Performs specialized entry level social worker duties. Position requires some evening and weekend hours. The employee assists in social work services in a specialized area of a program including assessment, guidance, and referral of clients seeking assistance. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans involving the application of casework methods. The employee may be assigned duties in any of the Social Service units. Assignments are interchangeable dependent on department needs and specific program requirements. Please note that salary range listed is the hiring range. Essential Duties (Specific duties vary slightly by program area/focus.) Provides direct services to clients, including: Performing in-home parent training, family skills training, and crisis assistance. Coordinating educational opportunities and training for individuals, groups, and organizations, including curriculum updates and outcomes reporting. Providing Childrens Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS). Practicing solution-focused interviewing. Assisting in the development of safety plans. Case management services to Interstate Compact cases; making recommendations and reports regarding safety, permanency, and well-being of children. Assessing family dynamics to determine if safety is immediately compromised; if so, seeks intervention. Supervising visitation and assessing parental functioning. Transporting children/families to/from appointments. Will require ability to carry young children and car seats. Coordinating Family Unification Program (FUP) to provide housing for eligible clients; serves as liaison to the Community Development Agency (CDA). Interviewing adults or children who may have a variety of mental, physical, or behavioral issues to determine service needs. Providing in-home contact with clients and communicating with family members and service providers to develop plans of intervention, work on identified goals, monitor progress, and determine termination/continuation of service. Providing problem solving consultation and conflict resolution to clients and service providers. Teaching independent living skills to youth and adults. Performs client intake and triage, including: Identifies current service needs, interpreting programs to clients, and referring clients and/or family to appropriate community services. Provides callers with information and eligibility requirements regarding home- and community-based services and MA. Advocates for and helps clients access departmental and community services. Maintains waiting lists for programs and services. Records and maintains documentation: Completes case notes, progress notes, and documentation of all client and collateral contacts and communications. Provides court documentation and testimony. Maintains detailed grids of provider competencies, coding formulas, credentialing, and service agreements. Provides placement support, including oversight of Title IV-E program, Social Security eligibility and MA for youth in care. Works closely with the accounting unit regarding procedures, denial resolution, eligibility, payment issues, and reimbursement. Participates in case conferences, administrative reviews, recipient staffing and informal conferences. Coordinates with other agencies to obtain services for recipients. Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time. Work evenings (approximately 2-4 evenings per week) and an occasional weekend is required. Performs other related duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications Requires A bachelors degree in health/human services field OR an Associates degree and two years of experience OR high school diploma/GED and four years of related work experience Related work experience in a position involving case documentation/social work and working with families and c ildren. Bachelors of Social Work is preferred. Experience in serving underrepresented communities; specifically American Indian, People of Color, or Hispanic populations, and candidates who are bilingual, are preferred. The incumbent shall possess a valid drivers license and a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities. Selection Process Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board. If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Scott County Employee Relations department at 952-496-8103 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: Hiring Process | Scott County, MN (scottcountymn.gov) EEO. Let s work together.