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Form of workHouston County Public Health & Human Services, Caledonia, MN, is seeking a full-time (40 hours a week) Social Worker - CPS.
This position is responsible for providing services for the protection, rehabilitation and care of children in both voluntary and non-voluntary child protective cases.
Position Purpose: Under the general direction of the Social Services Supervisor, a Child Protection Social Worker provides intensive social work services for the protection, rehabilitation, and care of children for both voluntary and non-voluntary child protective service cases; and performs related work as assigned. The SW-CP also provides work direction to paraprofessional staff.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Much of the work is performed independently. SW-CPs are a member of the Children's Services team and work closely with that team's Children's Service Social Work Lead. SW-CPs are scheduled for "on-call" on a rotating basis and may also occasionally be called to work outside of regular office hours. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are critical for the effective provision of these critical services.
The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) partnered with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Minnesota Association for County Social Services Administrators (MACSSA) to develop the Minnesota Realistic Job Preview for Child Protection (Linked) Child Protection Services job description video
SEE EXAMINATION PROCESS SECTION BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY (NOTE THAT THERE IS A TWO STEP PROCESS--TWO APPLICATIONS ARE REQUIRED). Interviews clients at intake.
Carries a caseload where a need for continuing social casework predominates.
Provides counseling to families and individuals.
Conducts complex case evaluation for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment.
Prepares intensive long or short-term treatment plans, which require a fund of casework knowledge.
Identifies client situations, which require intensified service and brings to the attention of supervisor for help or referral.
Provides adult and child protective services.
Provides vocation/employment services.
Provides adult and children's mental health services and services to persons with disabilities.
Provides or assists in providing services to other cases involving difficult or complex social and financial problems.
Interprets programs to clients, refers clients to appropriate community services.
Interprets social and emotional factors to others involved in treatment of clients.
Prepares social histories with emphasis on psychosocial factors, adoption, or foster home placements.
Supervises foster home placements.
Interviews and screens prospective adoptive parents.
Provides preventive services.
Interprets policies and regulations to clients.
Provides casework services for rehabilitation and care of children.
Prepares and maintains case records which meet federal, state and local guidelines.
Dictates findings and correspondence.
Prepares regular and special reports.
May provide work direction to social work paraprofessionals.
Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of social work processes and skill in application to individual cases. A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field.
or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one (1) year of experience as a Social Worker in a public or private social services agency.
You may apply before graduating, but no more than 60 days prior to receiving your Bachelor's Degree.
Houston County Preferred Qualifications
Current MN Social Work License
The examination will consist of a rating of training and experience based on the information you provide in your application and your responses to the supplemental questions included in the application process. You must read the questions carefully, answer truthfully, and include any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions in the Work Experience section of your application. Any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions but not included in the Work Experience section of you application will not be credited. You will be asked to verify your degree with official transcripts upon hire.
Once your application has been submitted changes cannot be made. If you have a change in location availability or your contact information changes please email dhs.merit.system@state.mn.us with the new information and include your applicant ID.
In order to be included on the correct eligibility list, you much indicate your willingness to consider a position in the area of child protection when applying.
Please note there are two (2) steps to this application process:
Step 1. Submit an application to Minnesota Merit System by 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2023for the Social Worker position by applying at this link here: 011-OC (County Agency Social Worker - Bachelor's)
AND
Step 2. In addition, please complete a Houston CountyApplication. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2023. Please also attach a cover letter and copies of any applicable licenses/certifications.
If you need special accommodations to complete this application for employment, please contact the Houston County Personnel Office at (507) 725-5822.
This position is responsible for providing services for the protection, rehabilitation and care of children in both voluntary and non-voluntary child protective cases.
Position Purpose: Under the general direction of the Social Services Supervisor, a Child Protection Social Worker provides intensive social work services for the protection, rehabilitation, and care of children for both voluntary and non-voluntary child protective service cases; and performs related work as assigned. The SW-CP also provides work direction to paraprofessional staff.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Much of the work is performed independently. SW-CPs are a member of the Children's Services team and work closely with that team's Children's Service Social Work Lead. SW-CPs are scheduled for "on-call" on a rotating basis and may also occasionally be called to work outside of regular office hours. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are critical for the effective provision of these critical services.
The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) partnered with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Minnesota Association for County Social Services Administrators (MACSSA) to develop the Minnesota Realistic Job Preview for Child Protection (Linked) Child Protection Services job description video
SEE EXAMINATION PROCESS SECTION BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY (NOTE THAT THERE IS A TWO STEP PROCESS--TWO APPLICATIONS ARE REQUIRED). Interviews clients at intake.
Carries a caseload where a need for continuing social casework predominates.
Provides counseling to families and individuals.
Conducts complex case evaluation for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment.
Prepares intensive long or short-term treatment plans, which require a fund of casework knowledge.
Identifies client situations, which require intensified service and brings to the attention of supervisor for help or referral.
Provides adult and child protective services.
Provides vocation/employment services.
Provides adult and children's mental health services and services to persons with disabilities.
Provides or assists in providing services to other cases involving difficult or complex social and financial problems.
Interprets programs to clients, refers clients to appropriate community services.
Interprets social and emotional factors to others involved in treatment of clients.
Prepares social histories with emphasis on psychosocial factors, adoption, or foster home placements.
Supervises foster home placements.
Interviews and screens prospective adoptive parents.
Provides preventive services.
Interprets policies and regulations to clients.
Provides casework services for rehabilitation and care of children.
Prepares and maintains case records which meet federal, state and local guidelines.
Dictates findings and correspondence.
Prepares regular and special reports.
May provide work direction to social work paraprofessionals.
Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of social work processes and skill in application to individual cases. A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field.
or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one (1) year of experience as a Social Worker in a public or private social services agency.
You may apply before graduating, but no more than 60 days prior to receiving your Bachelor's Degree.
Houston County Preferred Qualifications
Current MN Social Work License
The examination will consist of a rating of training and experience based on the information you provide in your application and your responses to the supplemental questions included in the application process. You must read the questions carefully, answer truthfully, and include any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions in the Work Experience section of your application. Any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions but not included in the Work Experience section of you application will not be credited. You will be asked to verify your degree with official transcripts upon hire.
Once your application has been submitted changes cannot be made. If you have a change in location availability or your contact information changes please email dhs.merit.system@state.mn.us with the new information and include your applicant ID.
In order to be included on the correct eligibility list, you much indicate your willingness to consider a position in the area of child protection when applying.
Please note there are two (2) steps to this application process:
Step 1. Submit an application to Minnesota Merit System by 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2023for the Social Worker position by applying at this link here: 011-OC (County Agency Social Worker - Bachelor's)
AND
Step 2. In addition, please complete a Houston CountyApplication. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2023. Please also attach a cover letter and copies of any applicable licenses/certifications.
If you need special accommodations to complete this application for employment, please contact the Houston County Personnel Office at (507) 725-5822.
An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
