Social Worker I​/II

Social Worker I/II

The Access, Aging, and Disability (AA&D) Division of Community Services has an opening for a Social Worker I/II across multiple MnCHOICES teams. These positions will be supporting the needs of MnCHOICES providing initial assessments and annual reassessments for people with varying abilities and ages. Services are provided to a broad population using an inclusive, person-centered approach that includes race equity. Qualified candidates with diverse perspectives are encouraged to apply.

One or more years of experience in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) is preferred for MnCHOICES Certification. Proficiency with technology, strong organizational skills, and passion for supporting people in our community are essential for this fast-paced, rewarding position.

DESIRABLE

EXPERIENCE:

• MnCHOICES Certified assessor or have you held a MnCHOICES certification
• Direct experience in the role of MnCHOICES assessor at a county agency and/or in the role of a waiver case manager at a county agency or contracted case manager for a county agency
• One or more years of experience working in Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
• Experience interacting and providing services to individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Experience in understanding, implementation, and analysis of person-centered practice and diversity, equity, and inclusion work
• Experience utilizing time management skills and technology to complete assessments within required timelines

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

ANTICIPATED PAY RATE: $70,720 - $96,470.40 Annually

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.

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/Work Force Center or Housing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field, or equivalent. There may be additional requirements based on area of assignment.

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.

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

• Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
• Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate support for the County's diversity, equity and inclusion program.
• Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, or ability to learn, quality/continuous improvement.
• 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…