Social Work Unit Supervisor

Salary: $78,549.69 - $117,824.53 Annually
Location : South Minneapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 23HSPH298KC194
Department: Human Services and Public Health
Division: BHWC
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: 12/29/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Human Services and Public Health (HSPH) Behavioral Health division is seeking two Social Work Unit Supervisors (SWUS) to provide on-site supervision at the Behavioral Health Center at 1800 Chicago. The Walk-in Center serves Hennepin County residents 18+ living with substance use disorders and/or mental health conditions. These positions provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team that provides walk-in services to adults in Hennepin County, centering needs related to mental health and substance use. The walk-in services are currently open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., with weekend expansion anticipated Spring 2024. Individuals interested in this position will need to be flexible to work weekends and evenings.
These supervisors work with a team of supervisors to provide on-site coverage, oversight of high-quality care, and team supervision. The Behavioral Health Center is a fast paced environment that requires situational awareness, active engagement, and problem solving in real-time. These positions will supervise staff including but not limited to:

• Case Management Assistants
• Case Managers/Social Workers/Senior Social Workers/Care Coordinators
• Medical Team
• Peer Support Specialists/Community Health Workers/Community Health Worker Senior

Effective December 31, 2023, there will be a general salary adjustment of 2.5% to the minimum and maximum of the range.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit.
Location and hours:
These are on-site positions located at the Behavioral Health Center, 1800 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55405. Candidates will work 40 hours a week between the hours of 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. and will be assigned a schedule once hired to include some evening and weekend hours. Candidates must be available to work various shifts. Based on current requirements hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About these position types:
These are full-time, benefit-earning positions.
These positions are internally classified as Social Work Unit Supervisor (SWUS).
Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:

• Engage community partners and internal and external stakeholders through tours, presentations, workgroups, consultation, and debriefing.
• Provide leadership and change management during expansion and iteration of services, including but not limited to participation in quality improvements, training, implementation, and monitoring.
• Provide supervision and direction on work including weekly case consult, 1:1 supervision, work assignments, and oversight and monitoring of documentation.
• Provide supervision to individual contributors including but not limited to hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, coaching, performance management and reviews, workforce development and enforcing labor agreements and personnel rules.
• Provide team supervision including but not limited to establishing and maintaining team dynamics; upholding Hennepin County mission, vision and values; establishing agendas and facilitating meetings; writing policy and procedure; implementing or clarifying workflows; coordinating staff training; assigning work; and providing coverage for team as needed.
• Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity & inclusion.
• Provide oversight including but not limited to determining program goals and objectives, data collection and reporting, monitoring documentation, contributing to budgets or grant proposals, quality improvement and quality assurance activities, monitoring revenue, collaborating with community partners, and ensuring completion on tasks and workplans.
• Engagement in disparity reduction and health equity work within Behavioral Health.
• Implement pilot programs or new initiatives within Behavioral Health.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Six or more years of experience as a Senior/Psychiatric/Child Protection Social Worker in Hennepin County.
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 27 or more quarter credits of graduate work in areas such as Social Work methods, human growth and behavior, and/or principles of social welfare, and four or more years of supervised experience as a Social Worker.
  • Master's degree or higher in Social Work or closely related field (or licensed as a graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work) and three or more years of experience as a Social Worker.

A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a

Access to reliable transportation, and the ability and willingness to travel primarily within the metro area to possibly transport and/or meet with persons in their residential or community settings.

Nice to have:

• Dually licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), or any of the following:
  Current Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LSGW), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and working towards becoming clinically licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
• Experience:
  • Serving individuals with criminal justice involvement, or experience working with law enforcement or Sheriff's office.
  • Serving individuals living with mental health conditions.
  • Serving individuals living with substance use disorder.
  • Effectively interacting and engaging with diverse staff and clients including efforts towards disparity reduction.
  • Applying harm reduction principles in work or community settings.
  • Supervising or leading a team or project.
  • Educating about racial equity, gender equity, LGBTQIA equity, neurodiversity equity, and differing ability equity.

Knowledge of:

• County and community resources for MH, SUD, social services, and basic needs.
• Trauma-informed care principles.
• Person-centered thinking.
• Social determinants of health.
• Diversity and inclusion strategies with a focus on disparities reduction.

Ability to:

• Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.
• Build effective partnerships with internal and external partners.
• Effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Work well in a group setting, be accountable to the team.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.
About the department:
Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (select Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
This position may have access to systems or other documentation that may contain HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Kristin Checco
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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These position requirements are:
These are on-site positions located at the Behavioral Health Center, 1800 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55405. Candidates will work 40 hours a week between the hours of 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. and will be assigned a schedule once hired to include some evening and weekend hours. Candidates must be available to work various shifts. Based on current requirements hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
Access to reliable transportation, and the ability and willingness to travel primarily within the metro area to possibly transport and/or meet with persons in their residential or community settings.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following describes your education and experience as related to this posting? Check all that apply.

• Master's degree or higher in Social Work or closely related field
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, psychology, sociology, or human services and 27 quarter credits or more of graduate work in areas such as Social Work methods, human growth and behavior, and/or principles of social welfare
• License as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work
• None of the above

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List any post high school education you have completed. Indicate the school(s) you attended and your major area(s) of specialization, and any degree(s) earned. If you do not have post high school education, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of supervised Social Work experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your supervised Social Work experience, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have as a Social Worker?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

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Describe your experience as a Social Worker, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have as a Senior Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker, and/or Child Protection Social Worker in Hennepin County?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

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Describe your experience as a Senior Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker, and/or Child Protection Social Worker in Hennepin County, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Indicate which of the following active state of Minnesota certification(s)/licensure(s) you have. Check all that apply.

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker
• Licensed in another state
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Mental Health Professional (per MN Statute 245.462 Subd. 18)
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Mental Health Practitioner (per MN Statute 245.4871.)
• Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Not a licensed Social Worker at this time, but I am eligible for licensure
• Other license
• None of the above

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If you selected, other license or licensed in another state, provide the types of current licensure you hold. If you did not select these options, type "N/A" in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have serving individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, chronic homelessness and/or criminal justice involv...