Social Worker - Child Protection Assessment

Olmsted County Job Opportunity

Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being.

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential.

Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.

Expected starting salary range $34.62 to $46.23. Full salary range $34.62 to $57.83.

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Desirable

Qualifications:

Two years of social service related experience.

Under general supervision of a program manager or supervisor, and within State and locally developed programs and policies, responds to concerns from individuals, families and the community regarding the safety and well-being of children. Child protection intervention may be an investigative forensic approach with a formal finding of maltreatment or a family assessment response that requires no formal finding of maltreatment.

Partnership based collaborative social work practice supports family involvement strategies as part of an effort to promote child safety, well-being and permanency. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

• Conducts assessments of risk and needs with children, families and collaterals using a variety of tools and in a variety of settings that include but are not limited to home visits, office and facilities.
• Works collaboratively with children and families on the development of individualized safety plans and service plans.
• Completes and maintains documentation in compliance with statutory, program and audit requirements.
• Advise clients of possible resources, rights, and responsibilities under programs or services
• Refers clients to other programs or agencies when appropriate
• Actively engages networks of supports for families.
• Actively participates in growth and development opportunities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the social sciences
• Knowledge of the principles of social work
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of social and economic problems
• Knowledge of motivating factors of human behavior
• Knowledge of the dynamics of victimization and the root causes of violence, including domestic violence
• Knowledge of the impacts of domestic violence on children and overall family functioning
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, including victim rights
• Knowledge of therapeutic and strength-based approaches
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to victim issues, victim needs
• Knowledge of agency policies
• Knowledge of data practices and confidentiality
• Skilled in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data
• Skill in the use of computers and technology
• Skills in individual and community advocacy
• Ability to understand individual and family needs with empathy and objectivity
• Ability to exercise good judgment in recommending possible solutions for individual and family needs and when utilizing conflict management and advocacy skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, public officials and citizens of the community
• Ability to organize efficiently and keep records systematically
• Ability to work independently and to recognize when supervision is needed
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to serve as a liaison to community resources
• Ability to drive an automobile

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Function:

- 24% or Less - 25% - 49% - 50%-74% - 75% or more

Office environment - X

Lab/hospital environment - X

Clinical environment - X

Community visits - X

Exposure to needle sticks/sharps exposure - X

Exposure to human blood/pathogens/body fluids - X

Exposure to atmospheric conditions, weather, extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid - X

Sitting - X

Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing, handling, feeling - X

Repetitive hand…