Social Worker I

Scott County, Minnesota•Shakopee, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs specialized entry-level social work duties in a program area, including assessing, guiding, and referring clients seeking assistance. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using casework methods. Assignments may be in any Social Service unit and may change based on department needs and program requirements. For MnCHOICES, the employee receives and tracks reassessment requests, assigns them to certified assessors, maintains referral and client databases, coordinates with assessors, case managers, supervisors, and other lead agencies, and enters data in software and computerized databases. The role also completes PCA/CFSS screening data entry in MMIS, documents client and collateral contacts, responds to MnCHOICES/DD Intake inquiries about intake and eligibility for home- and community-based services and Medical Assistance, identifies service needs, and refers clients and families to community services. The employee provides data to monitor client and program trends and performs other related duties as assigned. The position requires organization, prioritization, meeting deadlines, and supporting an inclusive environment focused on equitable outcomes. Work is performed under general guidance from a Social Work Supervisor, Manager, or Director, according to professional guidelines and applicable county, state, and federal requirements. The employee uses independent judgment in implementing work methods and procedures; work may be reviewed for overall performance. The regular work environment includes indoor office work and field work in community-based settings. The work may involve stress from balancing multiple clients and exposure to agitated or hostile individuals, children, pets, and unknown conditions in office, home, and community settings. Evening and weekend hours may be required. Physical work ranges from sedentary to light and includes routine handling or navigation of up to 35 pounds. The position is located in Shakopee, Minnesota.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 6 years of human services work experience; or 1 year of college in a human-service-related field and at least 4 years of human services work experience; or 2 years of college in a human-service-related field and at least 2 years of human services work experience; or a bachelor's degree in a human-service-related field; or a master's degree or higher in a human-service-related field.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for work responsibilities.
Knowledge of social work principles, practices, and techniques; federal and state social work laws and regulations; coaching and teaching methods for varying client learning styles and needs; and agency programs, operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to conduct interviews, maintain casework records, analyze complex cases to evaluate support-service needs, support self-care and personal safety, problem-solve and advocate, exercise sound judgment, follow complex instructions, use MS Office and state and local technologies, and appropriately handle confidential matters.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Social Work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive and track monthly reassessment requests and assign them to certified assessors for MnCHOICES reassessment.
Maintain organized databases of referrals and client information.
Coordinate referral information and assignment activities with assessors, case managers, supervisors, and other lead agencies to support seamless service delivery.
Enter information into software programs and databases, including SSIS, MMIS, MAXIS, and MnCHOICES.
Enter PCA/CFSS screening documentation into MMIS.
Complete case notes and document client and collateral contacts and communications.
Perform MnCHOICES/DD intake and provide information about the intake process and eligibility requirements for home- and community-based services and Medical Assistance.
Identify current service needs and refer clients and families to appropriate community services.
Provide data to monitor trends and developments related to client and program needs.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Prioritize work, meet deadlines, work assigned hours or shifts, and begin and end work on time.
Support an inclusive environment focused on equitable outcomes.