Social Worker Senior
About The Position
Ramsey County is recruiting for multiple Senior Social Worker openings in the Aging & Disability Services Division of the Social Services Department, which administers Home and Community Based Services. Positions may be assigned to the Assessment, Entry & Access, Case Management, or Training & Development functional areas. Social workers provide services in designated areas such as children’s services, adult services, or other service areas. The work includes determining service needs, developing and implementing service plans through counseling, group work, referrals, or other services, and monitoring client progress. Related duties may also be assigned. The position is designated flex work eligible. Employees may choose to work in the office full-time or use a flex schedule with at least two days per week in the office and other days in a remote-first environment. The role also has on-site responsibilities and requires schedule flexibility beyond the county’s minimum flexible-workplace policy expectations. Regular attendance according to the management-approved work schedule is required. Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts. Selection includes a training and experience rating based on a supplemental questionnaire. Employment offers are conditional on passing a criminal background check. Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program and is an equal opportunity employer committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a social or behavioral science, or equivalent.
- An additional 23 credits or 230 continuing education hours in fields relating to social work, in any combination.
- Five years of social work experience or equivalent.
- Ramsey County Case Aide Senior experience may substitute for general social work experience at a rate of two years for one year, up to a maximum of six years of Case Aide Senior experience.
- A master’s degree in social work may substitute for two years of the experience requirement; a master’s degree in a related social or behavioral science may substitute for one year.
- Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded for consideration.
- Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire clearly and completely; responses such as “see resume” or pasted resume content are not accepted.
Responsibilities
- Interview adults or children to determine service needs, and interview people associated with clients to further assess those needs.
- Evaluate individual and family functioning; develop case plans, treatment objectives, and strategies.
- Assess risks of physical harm and take appropriate protective action.
- Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults within legislated time constraints.
- Coordinate departmental and community resources and make referrals.
- Investigate, document, and present information to the County Attorney for court petitions; testify at proceedings.
- Prepare social histories and case-status reports for the department, courts, and other service providers.
- Assess residential treatment needs and select appropriate placement homes or facilities.
- Monitor client progress toward service goals and determine whether services should continue or end.
- Provide direct counseling and therapeutic interventions to individuals or groups.
- Transport or arrange transportation for clients to appointments, hearings, placements, and service programs or facilities.
- Consult with county staff and community professionals to develop and provide appropriate, timely services.
- Provide crisis intervention and referrals for emergency housing, food, clothing, or financial assistance.
- Evaluate families and homes for day-care or foster-care licensure and adoptions; investigate complaints and revoke or suspend licenses when warranted.
- Present program information to community groups and recruit providers of day care, foster care, or volunteer services; develop recruitment techniques and materials.
- Consult with and direct volunteers and student interns.
- Represent the unit or department in committees and community interactions related to service delivery and program planning.
- Develop and provide training to coworkers and service providers.
- Maintain accurate case records and complete documentation related to eligibility, reimbursements, referrals, outcomes, and case management.
- Consult with other social workers on court petitions and represent social workers at court hearings.
- Monitor client compliance with court orders and report to the court.
- Provide data to monitor trends and developments in client and program needs.
- Provide problem-solving consultation to clients, coworkers, service providers, and other agencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
