County Agency Social Worker
About The Position
Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill a full-time position for a County Agency Social Worker. DVHHS serves Cottonwood and Jackson Counties in Minnesota. This position is responsible for conducting assessments and providing on going case management and crisis intervention to individuals experiencing complex social, physical, and emotional health challenges, requiring a high level of skill and expertise. This role involves managing judicial processes and maintaining consistent communication with individuals, community partners, and service delivery providers. The position requires the ability to meet strict deadlines, develop comprehensive support plans, implement effective intervention strategies, and provide guidance to paraprofessional staff. This position will be required to provide on-call services, as scheduled, and callback assistance on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field; OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.
Nice To Haves
- Social Worker License NOT required
Responsibilities
- Conducting assessments
- Providing ongoing case management
- Providing crisis intervention
- Managing judicial processes
- Maintaining consistent communication with individuals, community partners, and service delivery providers
- Developing comprehensive support plans
- Implementing effective intervention strategies
- Providing guidance to paraprofessional staff
- Providing on-call services, as scheduled
- Providing callback assistance on evenings, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
- Full benefit package
- Public Employee Retirement pension
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
