SOCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGER

Morrison County•Little Falls, MN

3d•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

A Social Worker or Case Manager is responsible for providing professional social services to adults and/or families in a wide variety of program areas including mental health, chemical dependency, family facilitation; developmentally disabled/vulnerable adult, childcare/child and adult foster care; Child Welfare; Child Protection; and intake support services. Duties and activities include but are not limited to: assessment; formulating client treatment/service plans; conducting case management activities; performing crisis intervention and safety planning; referral services; assessment and family group conferences; and other social service activities in accordance with program requirements, regulations, statutes, mandates, department guidelines, procedures and data privacy requirements.

Requirements

Requires a four-year degree in a Human Services related field.
One (1) year of experience required.
Ability to pass all position required background(s) and testing(s).
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of interviewing and recording in social work and the ability to apply them.
Knowledge of individual and group behavior.
Knowledge of social casework objectives, principles, and methods.
Knowledge of social-economic factors, which promote stable family life and understanding of the elements, which affect family security.
Knowledge of the principles of community organization.
Knowledge of physical and mental illnesses.
Knowledge of social welfare research methods.
Knowledge of family systems and dynamics.
Ability to effectively apply casework knowledge and skills.
Working ability to work constructively within an agency in the community setting and in effectively utilizing appropriate resources and services.
Ability to work constructively in the development and coordination of community resources to meet special needs.
Ability to manage time productively.
Ability to prioritize caseloads.
Valid MN driver’s license.
Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive initial and on-going assessment interviews to evaluate individuals/families’ physical, economic, educational, and mental background; develops case plans and makes recommendation and referrals for clients in assigned program areas.
Gathers and compiles evidence and data required to complete documentation for court petitions, and dispositional review hearings.
Conducts regular assessments and maintains regular client contact via phone, home visits, office visits, or site visits with other agencies involved in the case plan.
Implements solutions and interventions which includes monitoring and evaluating clients’ progress in meeting goals and expectations of the case plan; prepares and maintains progress reports.
Maintains detailed documentation of clients’ participation in case records, on-going case narratives; compiles data for various reports, summaries, and memos; completes mandated State and local forms and adheres to program deadlines.
Assesses for safety and risk and provide follow-up on potential abuse or neglect situations according to timelines established in Statute, Rule, and Policy.
Develop safety plans to address the assessed need and coordinate with applicable parties.
Uses a person-centered approach to determine service needs, eligibility, and refers for to applicable services.
Performs related work as required.
Coordinate with other positions within the department for client services, community agencies, and collaboratives.
Attend mandated trainings and continuing education/ training opportunities.