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Location : St. Peter, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00271
Department: Health & Human Services
Division: Childrens Mental Health
Opening Date: 12/11/2023
Closing Date: 12/25/2023 11:59 PM Central
Nicollet County is currently accepting applications for the position of a Case Manager - Children's Mental Healthfor the Health and Human Services Department.
A Case Manager in Children's Mental Health serves the people of Nicollet County by providing services that help children and families access the care they need to live safe and healthy lives. This position will provide Mental Health case management services, promote the safety and well-being of children while they are receiving services, provide preventative services to children with Mental Health needs, and help families attain necessary resources. This position will also provide other child welfare services as assigned.
This meaningful work comes with paid training, competitive pay, excellent health care benefits, and a pension plan for retirement.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
DUTYFREQUENCYBAND/GRADEProvides assessment and ongoing Children's Mental Health Case Management Services to children eligible for case management and their families. Facilitates a wraparound process to empower families in setting and achieving goals. Assists families to access services needed to allow children to continue to live at home and manage their Mental Health symptoms in the community.
Daily
60%C4Completes assessments, receive referrals for services and determine service eligibility and need.
Weekly
10%C4Demonstrates working knowledge of and be in compliance with all County, State and Federal policies, rules and regulations.
Daily
5%C4Provides services to reunite children with their families.
As neededC4Promotes safety, permanency and well-being of our children while they are receiving services from us by providing counseling to families and individuals, providing preventative services to children with Mental Health needs and helping families attain necessary resources.
Daily
15%C4Prepares information and recommendations in connection with court cases and proceedings. Testifies in court proceedings, interprets, and implements judicial findings and court orders.
As neededC4Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication with clients, the public, and staff. Maintains good working relationships with clients and the public. Utilizes effective strategies to assist clients with limited English proficiency.
Daily
C4Maintains accounting of time using Social Services Information System (SSIS) and other administrative tasks, including staff meetings, staff training and clinical supervision.
Daily
5%C4Maintains case records that meet federal, state and local guidelines. Develops and implements case plans with the child/families that work towards that child's specific case needs.
Daily
5%C4Develops, plans and implements child placements in residential treatment and foster care settings.
As needed
C4Provides public information on social services programs to the community and special groups. Participates on various committees and provide outreach.
As needed
C4Provides general intake and emergency on-call social services.
As needed
C4Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
As needed
N/A
Minimum qualifications & Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, we require a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences (such as social work, psychology, or nursing). At least 2,000 hours of experience delivering Mental Health services to children is preferred.
Nicollet County offers a full package of benefits.
01
Do you wish to claim veterans preference if you achieve a passing score? NOTE: If you elect to use veterans preference, you must provide documentation (DD214 and/or VA documents) establishing your right to claim the preference.
02
Do you have a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or related field (such as social work, psychology, or nursing)?
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
04
Do you have at least 2,000 hours of experience delivering Mental Health services to children?
05
How much experience do you have in a job that required compliance with the Comprehensive Children's Mental Health Act (MN Statutes 245.487 - 245.4887)?
06
How much experience do you have in a job that required you to create written case plans?
07
How much experience do you have working with children diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance, and their families?
08
How much experience do you have in a job that required you assess Mental Health functioning of children in various settings?
09
How much experience do you have in a job that requires you to interpret rules, regulations, and laws?
10
How much experience do you have in a job that required you to refer children and their families to various services?
11
How much experience do you have in a job that required you to evaluate the outcomes of services being provided to an individual?
12
How much experience do you have in a job that required you to advocate for the needs of another individual?
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Location : St. Peter, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00271
Department: Health & Human Services
Division: Childrens Mental Health
Opening Date: 12/11/2023
Closing Date: 12/25/2023 11:59 PM Central
Nicollet County is currently accepting applications for the position of a Case Manager - Children's Mental Healthfor the Health and Human Services Department.
A Case Manager in Children's Mental Health serves the people of Nicollet County by providing services that help children and families access the care they need to live safe and healthy lives. This position will provide Mental Health case management services, promote the safety and well-being of children while they are receiving services, provide preventative services to children with Mental Health needs, and help families attain necessary resources. This position will also provide other child welfare services as assigned.
This meaningful work comes with paid training, competitive pay, excellent health care benefits, and a pension plan for retirement.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
DUTYFREQUENCYBAND/GRADEProvides assessment and ongoing Children's Mental Health Case Management Services to children eligible for case management and their families. Facilitates a wraparound process to empower families in setting and achieving goals. Assists families to access services needed to allow children to continue to live at home and manage their Mental Health symptoms in the community.
Daily
60%C4Completes assessments, receive referrals for services and determine service eligibility and need.
Weekly
10%C4Demonstrates working knowledge of and be in compliance with all County, State and Federal policies, rules and regulations.
Daily
5%C4Provides services to reunite children with their families.
As neededC4Promotes safety, permanency and well-being of our children while they are receiving services from us by providing counseling to families and individuals, providing preventative services to children with Mental Health needs and helping families attain necessary resources.
Daily
15%C4Prepares information and recommendations in connection with court cases and proceedings. Testifies in court proceedings, interprets, and implements judicial findings and court orders.
As neededC4Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication with clients, the public, and staff. Maintains good working relationships with clients and the public. Utilizes effective strategies to assist clients with limited English proficiency.
Daily
C4Maintains accounting of time using Social Services Information System (SSIS) and other administrative tasks, including staff meetings, staff training and clinical supervision.
Daily
5%C4Maintains case records that meet federal, state and local guidelines. Develops and implements case plans with the child/families that work towards that child's specific case needs.
Daily
5%C4Develops, plans and implements child placements in residential treatment and foster care settings.
As needed
C4Provides public information on social services programs to the community and special groups. Participates on various committees and provide outreach.
As needed
C4Provides general intake and emergency on-call social services.
As needed
C4Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
As needed
N/A
Minimum qualifications & Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, we require a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences (such as social work, psychology, or nursing). At least 2,000 hours of experience delivering Mental Health services to children is preferred.
Nicollet County offers a full package of benefits.
01
Do you wish to claim veterans preference if you achieve a passing score? NOTE: If you elect to use veterans preference, you must provide documentation (DD214 and/or VA documents) establishing your right to claim the preference.
- Veteran: Defined as a person separated under honorable conditions that has served on active duty for a least 181 consecutive days or has completed the full period for which federally called to active duty; OR honorably discharged by reason of disability incurred while on active duty. (not active duty for training)
- Disabled Veteran: A veteran having a compensable service connected disability rating. (not active duty for training)
- Spouse of a disabled veteran with a service connected disability rating of 10% or greater, who is unable to work in the specific position being applied for.
- Spouse of a deceased veteran who died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury. (Spouse cannot have remarried.)
- Spouse of a deceased veteran who was disabled at time of death and died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury. (Spouse cannot have remarried.)
- Not a veteran or do not wish to claim a veterans preference.
02
Do you have a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or related field (such as social work, psychology, or nursing)?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have at least 2,000 hours of experience delivering Mental Health services to children?
- Yes
- No
05
How much experience do you have in a job that required compliance with the Comprehensive Children's Mental Health Act (MN Statutes 245.487 - 245.4887)?
- None
- Some, but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years
06
How much experience do you have in a job that required you to create written case plans?
- None
- Some, but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years
07
How much experience do you have working with children diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance, and their families?
- None
- Some, but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years
08
How much experience do you have in a job that required you assess Mental Health functioning of children in various settings?
- None
- Some, but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years
09
How much experience do you have in a job that requires you to interpret rules, regulations, and laws?
- None
- Some, but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years
10
How much experience do you have in a job that required you to refer children and their families to various services?
- None
- Some, but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years
11
How much experience do you have in a job that required you to evaluate the outcomes of services being provided to an individual?
- None
- Some, but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years
12
How much experience do you have in a job that required you to advocate for the needs of another individual?
- None
- Some, but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years
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