Social Worker I/II

Washington County•Government Center, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialty Case Management team in the Adult Services Division is hiring a full-time Social Worker I/II to provide Rule 79 Targeted Case Management for adults with serious and persistent mental illness. The position supports individuals under Civil Commitment who also receive waiver services. The Social Worker partners with assigned waiver case managers to coordinate services and ensure supports align with individual needs, tracks court-ordered requirements, and submits regular progress reports to the courts. The Social Worker I is an entry-level position responsible for identifying and assessing complex individual, family, and community problems and strengths; selecting casework, group methods, or community resources; and implementing plans to protect vulnerable people, promote independence, and prevent abuse or neglect. A Social Worker I may be assigned to units including Family/Children, Licensing, Chemical Health, Adult Mental Health, Development Disabilities, Adult Family Services, Adult Protection, Minnesota Family Investment Program/WorkForce Center, or Housing. The position is based out of the Stillwater and Cottage Grove offices and offers flexibility to work remotely and in-office. The stated schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; schedules and location may change based on department needs. The work environment is semi-sedentary and includes office and outside field work. The role may involve lifting up to 20 pounds and exposure to disagreeable odors, communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and behavior challenges. General office equipment is used.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, or equivalent; additional requirements may apply depending on assignment.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, quality and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of social work principles, techniques, practices, and ethics.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques and interviewing skills.
Knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and resources.
Knowledge of social and economic problems and family systems.
Knowledge of legal and court proceedings.
Ability to assess vulnerabilities and strengths of individuals and families.
Ability to develop clear and reasonable services and plans.
Ability to coordinate implementation of services and plans with families, other agencies, and the community.
Ability to counsel and provide supportive services to individuals and families, including those in crisis.
Ability to apply previously acquired knowledge and skills to complex situations.
Support a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
Provide inclusive and equitable service to community members with dignity and respect, and support the County’s diversity, equity, and inclusion program.
Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in social work or a related field and one year of related experience as a Social Worker.
Paid work experience providing Rule 79 Adult Mental Health Case Management Services to people diagnosed with a Serious and Persistent Mental Illness in a government agency.
Paid work experience providing Rule 79 Adult Mental Health Case Management Services to people diagnosed with a Serious and Persistent Mental Illness in a non-governmental or contract agency.
Paid work experience providing 2,000 hours of Mental Health Services to adults.
Paid work experience providing substance use disorder treatment services.
Experience interacting with and providing services to individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Coordinate client intake; receive referrals, conduct interviews, and investigate to identify and assess problems or needs for intervention or services.
Develop, write, implement, and monitor strength-based individual and family service plans to correct or eliminate identified problems.
Determine appropriate resources and refer clients to community-based care and services.
Develop and implement abuse-prevention plans to address vulnerabilities.
Determine and implement intervention services.
Assess risks to self and others, including abuse, neglect, and dangerousness.
Intervene in crisis situations and coordinate and secure emergency services.
Negotiate and resolve conflicts.
Provide client case management.
Collaborate and consult with professional staff and community agencies regarding clients, community services, or programs.
Open and maintain client case records and files according to established standards and timelines.
Prepare necessary correspondence, required narratives, eligibility reviews, and other incoming and outgoing communication about clients.
Provide appropriate information regarding case openings, closings, and denials.
Provide testimony or written recommendations in county or district court or administrative appeal hearings regarding client cases.
Advise clients of possible resources, rights, and responsibilities under programs or services.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver program information to the general public, special interest groups, and professional organizations.
For the Specialty Case Management assignment, coordinate Rule 79 Targeted Case Management and services with the assigned waiver case manager for adults with serious and persistent mental illness receiving waiver services while under Civil Commitment.
Track court-ordered requirements and submit regular progress reports to the courts.
Perform other duties as assigned.