Social Worker I​/II

Overview

The Adult Services Division has a full-time opportunity for the position of Social Worker I/II. This position involves providing Rule 79 Targeted Case Management for adults with serious and persistent mental illness who are classified as Mentally Ill/Dangerous. The role will work closely with the Washington County Attorney’s Office and DHS counterparts, such as St. Peter. This position aims to meet the increasing demand for service delivery with our Mentally Ill/Dangerous forensic population.

This position is based at the Stillwater and/or Cottage Grove Office, which offers the flexibility to work remotely or in-office.

• Paid work experience providing Rule 79 Adult Mental Health Case Management Services for persons diagnosed with a Serious and Persistent Mental Illness in a government agency
• Paid work experience providing Rule 79 Adult Mental Health Case Management Services for persons 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

Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

Social Worker I: $68,494.40 - $93,433.60 Annually. This position may be hired as a Social Worker II based on applicant qualifications. Social Worker II: $72,675.20 - $99,153.60 Annually.

Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

E-Verify Participation Poster. Right to Work Poster.

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 duties in any of the following units:
Family/Children, Licensing, Chemical Health, Adult Mental Health, Development Disabilities, Adult Family Services, Adult Protection, Minnesota Family Investment Program/Work Force Center or Housing.

This position requires a Bachelor  Degree in social work or related field, or equivalent.

A Master  Degree in Social Work or related field and one year of related experience as a Social Worker is highly desirable.

Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, techniques, practices and ethics of Social Work
• Demonstrates knowledge of interviewing techniques and skills at conducting interviews
• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant laws, policies and resources
• Demonstrates knowledge of social and economic problems and family systems
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal and court proceedings
• Demonstrates ability to assess vulnerabilities and strengths of individuals and families
• Demonstrates ability to develop clear and reasonable services and plans
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate implementation of services and plans with families, other agencies and the community at large
• Demonstrates ability to counsel and offer supportive services to individuals and families including those in crisis
• Demonstrates ability to apply previously acquired knowledge and skills to complex situations

Coordinate client intake:

• Receive referrals, conduct interviews and investigate to identify and assess problems or need for intervention/service
• Develop, write, implement and monitor strength-based individual and family service plans to correct/eliminate identified problems
• Determine appropriate resources and referrals to community-based care and services
• Develop and…