MnChoices Certified Assessor - Shakopee, United States - Scott County, MN

Description

Salary: $73, $98,993.00 Annually

Location : Shakopee, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number:

Division: Health & Human Services

Department: Home & Community Care

Opening Date: 05/13/2024

Closing Date: 5/27/2024 8:52 AM Central

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: 300

Job Summary

The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.

Performs highly responsible and professional level social work or nursing involving assessment and support planning, and eligibility determination for publicly funded long term services and support programs for seniors and persons with disabilities.

Essential Duties

Conduct comprehensive online MnChoices Assessments for clients by evaluating their physical, mental, social and environmental health status.

Determine applicants' risk of institutional care and their level of care according to state and federal criteria.

Analyze assessed data and assist applicants in identifying relevant goals along with specific supports that will enhance individuals' abilities to meet goals and live in the community for as long as possible.

Maintain broad knowledge base related to payer sources and community-based services.

Interprets programs to program participants and refers to appropriate community resources.

Determines eligibility for home and community-based programs (AC, BI, CAC, CADI, DD, EW waivers, PCA) based on individualized program participant needs and wants.

Coordinate the provision of long-term services and supports to ensure 1) appropriateness, 2) quality, 3) cost effectiveness.

Maintains working knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations and performs work accordingly.

Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, program participants, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

This position can be filled by either a Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, or Social Worker:

For the Nurse, the qualifying credentials and experience is as follows:

• BS in nursing w/ a certification in public health nursing; or
• Current license as a Registered Nurse and at least 2 years of home and community-based experience

For the Social Worker, the qualifying credentials and experience is as follows:

• Requires the equivalency of a Bachelor's Degree with a major in any field, with at least two years of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.

Bilingual abilities are desirable. Must possess a valid driver's license and provide a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.
Selection Process

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.

Note - Intermittent, Temporary, and PT positions less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits: (Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)
A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub at

• Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
• Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
• Life Insurance
• Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
• Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
• Long-Term Disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans
• On-Site Occupational Health Nurse
• Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs

Other great benefits available:

• Short-Term Disability
• Credit Union Membership
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Minnesota Benefit Association
• Vision Plan
• Scott County Employees Association
• Spirit of Scott
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Training Opportunities

Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.

Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.

You can read more about the 6 buckets

01

Please select the answer that best describes your level of education:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Schooling beyond Bachelor's level
• Master's Degree
• Schooling beyond Master's level

02

Please indicate what field of study your degree is in:

• Nursing
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Special education or rehabilitation counseling
• Closely related field

03

If you answer in #2 was "closely related field", please indicate area of study below:

04

Are you licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of MN?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you certified as a Public Health Nurse in the State of MN?

• Yes
• No

06

Please select the answer that best describes your experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency:

• No Experience
• Up to 6 months
• 6 to 11 months
• 12 to 23 months
• 24 months or more

07

Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question-list Employer(s), Title(s) and job responsibilities. If no experience, indicate None.

08

Indicate your level of full-time experience completing Long Term Care Consultations/MnCHOICES Assessments and/or Developmental Disability screenings for disabled and or elderly individuals: (This requires employment with a county, tribe, MCO or contracted case management agency).

• No Experience
• Less than one year
• One to five years
• More than five years

09

Please list Employer(s), Title(s), and job responsibilities

10

Indicate your level of FT experience completing PCA and or Home Care Assessments:

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• One to 5 years
• More than 5 years

11

Please list Employer(s), Title(s), and job responsibilities

12

Are you certified as a MnChoices assessor with the state of MN?

• Yes
• No

13

Select those areas with which you can demonstrate competency in understanding, interpreting and determining eligibility for: (Check all that apply)

• Alternative Care Program
• Brain Injury Waiver
• Community Alternative Care Waiver
• Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals
• Developmental Disabilities
• Elderly Waiver
• Personal Care Attendants Program (PCA)
• None of the above

14

Are you bi- or multi- lingual?

• Yes
• No

15

If you answered "yes" to question 13, please share the language(s) you speak and/or write other than English:

16

Do you have a valid driver's license and a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities?

• Yes
• No

17

Is there anything else you want to add that is pertinent to this position?

Required Question