Social Worker; Temporary

Job Overview

Provides professional level assessment, consultation, eligibility determination and administration of a variety of social services programs and services to Swift County residents. Must accurately interpret and apply multiple complex policies and procedures outlined in various manuals, DHS bulletins and statutes. Works under limited supervision in critical situations to make decisions in the field and collaborates with supervisor and team to manage complex cases.

• A. Assess and respond to the psychosocial, behavioral, medical and safety needs of clients and families to coordinate appropriate services to meet client and family needs via ongoing communication with clients, families, and providers.
• B. Maintain a working knowledge of appropriate resources and how to proceed in finding unknown resources by establishing working relationships with other units within the agency, providers, other county social service agencies and the state.
• C. Establish professional relationships and build rapport with clients to impart appropriate knowledge and understanding, assist in assessing their needs and challenges, and make a plan to meet the identified needs, while maintaining healthy and professional boundaries.
• D. Initiate action and act as an advocate for clients with increasingly complex needs, keeping their best interests at the forefront.
• E. Determine eligibility for a variety of social services programs.
• F. Create, implement, and monitor detailed, person-centered service plans to manage goals, services, and resources specific to each client, while maintaining paper and electronic files to meet federal, state, and local mandates and timelines.
• G. Provide education to clients, family members and representatives regarding programs and services available.
• H. Determine appropriate services with clients through in-depth conversations and make referrals on their behalf to a variety of support services.
• I. Analyze, investigate, and manage critical circumstances and crisis situations where imminent danger to self or others is apparent or possible.
• J. Prepare extensive and comprehensive court reports, court petitions, testimony and appears personally to represent the County.
• K. Respond to clients needing assistance with emergencies, seeking information or reporting concerns via phone call, text message, email or in-person visits.
• L. Facilitate and/or participate in community organizations and activities which will promote utilization of services and the development of community-based services.
• M. Collaborate with local, state, federal, insurance and managed care agencies regarding policies, funding, and service delivery.
• N. Calculate, manage, and disburse allocated funds for health and human services programs while working within budget constraints in a fiscally responsible manner.
• O. Recruit, license, train, and support service providers.
• P. Work effectively in more than one unit/program area and manage large, complex caseloads.
• Q. Participate in, organize and provide ongoing training and education to increase community knowledge and skills.
• R. Prepare and maintain case records which meet federal, state, and local guidelines, which require staying up-to-date with changes in technology across multiple platforms.
• S. Interpret policies and regulations to clients and their families and act as an advocate on their behalf.
• T. Triage client needs as they come in, both immediate and ongoing, by participating in the intake rotation during business hours and on-call duties after hours.
• U. Report immediately any suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult as a mandated reporter.

• A. Attends trainings and meetings.
• B. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

• A. Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or related field and moderate relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• B. Valid MN Driver’s License.
• C. MN Merit System registration.

• A. Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• B. Demonstrates the ability to use…