Social Worker-Children's Mental Health Ongoing

Dakota County (MN) • Apple Valley, MN

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ongoing Children and Family Services Children's Mental Health Social Workers are responsible for ongoing casework for children's mental health cases in Dakota County. The position involves coordination and collaboration with families, schools, law enforcement, court, and service providers.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services related field
• One year of full-time professional Human Services experience
• OR
• Two years of paraprofessional experience working in a human service-related agency
• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of human development, family dynamics and systems, including crisis management and cultural competency.
• Knowledge of community resources and funding sources.
• Knowledge of medical diagnoses, medications, and basic medical terminology, as well as medical insurance processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to social work and the ability to research the same.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer software and information systems.
• Interviewing, negotiation, and listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for the diversity of customers, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with a disability or whose first language may be other than English.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of experience in children and family services or children's mental health case management
• Experience working with diverse cultures
• Previous experience in a county social service agency
• LICSW, LADC, LMFT and/or LPC

Responsibilities

• Assesses individual strengths, needs, and family dynamics.
• Works with children and families in a variety of situations, including special education, truancy, runaways, chemical dependency, abuse, neglect, and general family conflicts.
• Refers clients to community providers for services.
• Demonstrates a commitment to support cultural diversity County wide, actively supports the County's inclusion, diversity and equity initiatives, and works to address the needs of diverse and underserved communities.
• Monitors and verifies services received by individuals and families and develops reports and resources as needed.
• Completes administrative tasks involving case plans and other legally mandated or best practice based procedures.
• Establishes positive relationships with parents and children and works collaboratively with community agencies.
• Other duties as related or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support