Social Worker-Children and Family Intake - Apple Valley, United States - Dakota County, MN

Description

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Apple Valley, MN

Job Type: Part-Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 3220j

Department: Social Services

Opening Date: 05/14/2024

Closing Date: 5/29/2024 4:30 PM Central

General Description

POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
HOURS: Part-time, 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Working hours will require some weekend screening hours
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $ $36.44/hour (108 Salary grade)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $ $50.61/hour
LOCATION: Hybrid; mix of telework and in-person at the Western Service Center, Apple Valley
UNION: AFSCME
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 5/29/2024

Dakota County offers rewarding career opportunities that make a real difference in people's lives. From maintaining roads to maintaining property records, protecting the environment to protecting our children's health, finding homes for those in need to finding justice for crime victims -- the work we do touches the lives of each of our residents every day. We're proud of what we do. You can be too. Join our team of nearly 2,000 and launch a career where you can truly "Be More."

We offer more than just careers that make a difference; we also offer competitive benefits, work life balance, and convenient work locations. Will you be the next person to join us at Dakota County?

Child and Family Intake Social Workers are responsible for the receipt, documentation, and screening of all alleged child maltreatment reports in Dakota County. Intake Social Workers also have substantial knowledge of various services throughout the county and take referrals for children's mental health, the Parent Support Outreach Program, and child welfare services.

Some weekend and after-hours work may be required to ensure timely screening of child protection concerns.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services related field
AND
One year full-time professional experience in a social services agency OR Two years full-time paraprofessional experience in a social services agency.
AND
Valid Driver's License

PREFERRED EDUCATION BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience in Minnesota child protection strongly preferred; experience in screening and assessment in a Social Service program area also desirable.

Duties & Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

1. Engage families, individuals, and professionals to assess and evaluate concerns and resources of families potentially needing services, including safety and risk.
2. Conduct effective interviews with people seeking services for themselves or others in order to discern the appropriateness of referrals for county services and specific community resources to meet needs.
3. Gather information and evaluate whether reports of abuse or neglect meet statutory criteria for assignment to child protection, and if so, the type and timeframe of response indicated by the report.
4. Provide immediate response and direction in crisis situations to address imminent safety concerns for children, families, and community. Establish an immediate safety plan for children to maximize their safety.
5. Determine eligibility for voluntary county social services addressing family and child needs (children's mental health, child welfare, Parent Support Outreach Program).
6. Arrange and coordinate access to direct services and advocacy for children and families.
7. Educate agency and community stakeholders on county services for children and families and mobilize partners in opportunities for integrated service responses across agencies.
8. Communicate with other departments, law enforcement, the County Attorney's Office, and Minnesota departments as indicated by the nature of reports encountered in intake to ensure effective multiagency responses and operational decisions.
9. Complete all agency, state, and federal required documentation related to intake work in the manner directed and according to mandated timelines.
10. Demonstrates a commitment to support cultural diversity County wide, actively supports the County's diversity initiatives, and works to address the needs of diverse and underserved communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1-10 are essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

• Extensive knowledge of community resources, county services, and funding sources.

• Interviewing, negotiation, and listening skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Knowledge of child and human development, family dynamics and systems, including crisis management, cultural competency, and the impact of traumatic experiences.

• Skill in conveying critical information accurately, completely, and concisely in writing.

• Basic 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 core job functions, especially maltreatment of minors and children's mental health.

• Ability to navigate multiple information systems (SSIS, MNCIS, MAXIS, OnBase, et cetera).

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a hybrid model via telework and in County office buildings. Some travel may be required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, and copy and fax machines.

SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.

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*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.

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Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position.

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Check all that apply

• I have a Bachelor's Degree, in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services related field
• I have a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or Human Services
• I have at least one year of full time PROFESSIONAL work experience in the field of Social Work
• I have at least two years of full time paraprofessional experience working in a human service related agency.
• I'm a licensed Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker or Psychologist
• I have a Valid Driver's License
• I don't have any of the above

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Please select the highest level of education COMPLETED/Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
• Professional/Technical Certificate equivalent to 1 year of full-time post secondary education
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

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How many years of PAID full-time experience do you have as a professional level Social Worker? Convert any part-time experience to years (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 + years
• None

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Please describe your professional level Social Worker experience. If you have no experience indicate "NONE".

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How many years do you have of full-time paraprofessional experience working in a social service\human service agency? Paraprofessional experience is supporting case management of individual or families in a social/human services agency. Internships are considered paraprofessional experience. Convert any part-time experience to years (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time.)

• Less than 2 years
• 2 or more years
• None

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Describe your experience working in a social services/ human services agency. If you have no experience indicate "NONE".

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How many years of experience do you have providing assessment of need and information/referral for adults and/or children?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 4 + years
• None

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Describe your experience providing assessment of need and information/referral for adults and/or children. If you have no experience indicate "NONE".

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How many years of experience do you have providing intervention to clients experiencing a mental health, child welfare, community corrections or financial crisis?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 4 + years
• None

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Describe your experience providing intervention to clients experiencing a mental health, child welfare, community corrections or financial crisis. If you have no experience indicate "NONE".

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How many years of experience do you have providing child protection services?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years
• No experience

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Describe your experience providing child protection services. If you have no experience, indicate "none" in space provided.

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How many years of experience do you have working or volunteering with underrepresented communities (people of color, lower social-economic levels, etc.)? Include positions where your clients were at least 20% from these populations.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 -2 years
• 3 -4 years
• 5 or more years

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Describe your working or volunteering experience with underrepresented communities (people of color, lower social-economic levels, etc.). Include positions where your clients were at least 20% from these populations.

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If selected for this position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary?

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Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.

• Friend, Family or Colleague
• InDeed
• Job Fair or Dakota County Event
• Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
• JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
• League of Minnesota Cities
• LinkedIn
• Minneapolis
• Minnesota
• Minnesota Works Website
• Minnesota Jobs
• Minnesota Association of Counties
• Monster
• Professional Association Website
• Referred by a Dakota County Employee
• St Paul
• College Website, Instructor, Career Services
• Dakota County Website
• Other

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If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.

Required Question