SOCIAL WORKER - MnCHOICES Certified Assessor

Work is performed under the general direction of the Social Services Supervisor.

Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide Social Work Intake, Assessment, Investigation and/or Case Management.
• Conduct client interviews via telephone, home visits, office visits and virtual visits to determine need for services and financial assistance; advise of possible resources to meet needs.
• Utilize assessment tools to determine client eligibility or need for service for a variety of programs and services; develop and implement treatment plans; make appropriate referrals for service and care.
• Provide clients access to services and community resources; attend outside agency staffing with clients and care teams; provide or coordinate transportation; advocate for clients and families.
• Intervene in crisis situations; coordinate with law enforcement, medical personnel, and other community agencies to protect individual and community safety.
• Assess living environment for immediate and future safety; create safety plans as needed.
• Gather information to identify strengths and needs of clients; complete referrals for county or community based services; exchange collateral information with professionals.
• Complete detailed, concise and accurate documentation that meet State and County guidelines; prepare regular correspondence and special reports.
• Consult with other medical, psychological and legal professionals in conjunction with case objectives; prepare for court appearances; provide legal testimony as needed.
• Prepare information and recommendations for court cases and proceeding; consult with attorneys, interpret and implement judicial findings.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with individuals, families, collateral contacts and other professionals.
• Make independent decisions that have the potential to significantly impact children, adults and families.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services or related field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Special Qualifications

• None.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of social work.
• Knowledge of the behavioral sciences and social and economic problems.
• Ability to secure cooperation of others in difficult situations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to keep detailed records and make comprehensive reports.
• Knowledge of County and agency organization, policies and services.
• Knowledge of Federal and State welfare laws and programs.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to use them appropriately.
• Ability to use counseling techniques effectively on an individual, family or group basis.
• Ability to motivate individuals, families and groups to achieve treatment goals.
• Ability to exercise judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, public officials and the public.
• Knowledge of culture and diversity which enhance ability to understand and communicate.
• Ability to adhere to and promote the agency mission statement, values, and goals.
• Provide an environment of respectful relationships, such as unit to unit, client to unit, staff member to staff member.
• Provide positive team leadership through example.
• Ability to maintain a regular and timely work attendance.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements and Activity
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work frequently standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling and pushing or pulling.

Sensory Requirements
Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.

Sensory Utilization
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.

Environmental Conditions
Work occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

The statements in this class description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A fully completed Isanti County Online Application and resume must be received by Human Resources by the closing date and time listed on the posting.  Any materials received after the closing date and time will not be considered.

The application will be evaluated in a Training and Experience Assessment worth 100 points.  Veterans Preference will be applied in accordance with Minnesota law.  A top group of qualified applicants will be invited to the interview process.

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation including a criminal history search.  Costs of the background will be paid for by Isanti County.

Mission
Working Together to Deliver Quality Services that are Valued by the
Community, Today and For Generations to Come.