Social Worker - Family Assessment, Child Protection

General Description

POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
HOURS: Full-Time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $67,643 - $76,099/annually (108 salary grade)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $67,643 - $105,693/annually
LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-person at the Western Service Center in Apple Valley
UNION: AFSCME
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 4/19/2024
Come join us at Dakota County and "Be more". Dakota County employs nearly 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions makes Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work County government does is unique. Dakota County offers important careers – the kind of careers that make a difference in people's lives. You will not be just another employee; you'll be a valued employee making a difference in the lives of Dakota County residents every single day. Will you be the next person to join us at Dakota County?
Family AssessmentSocial Workers are responsible for the assessment of child maltreatment reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services related
AND
One year full-time professional experience in a social services agency OR Two years full-time paraprofessional experience in a social services/human services agency.
AND
Valid Driver's License
PREFERRED EDUCATION BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services

Duties & Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
GENERAL SOCIAL WORKER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess individual strengths, needs, and family dynamics.
• Work with children and families in a variety of situations, including special education, truancy, runaways, chemical dependency, abuse, neglect, and general family conflicts.
• Refer clients to community providers for services.
• Monitor and verify services received by individuals and families, and develop reports and resources as needed.
• Complete administrative tasks involving case plans and other legally mandated or best practice based procedures.
• Establish positive relationships with parents and children and work collaboratively with community agencies.
• Other duties as related or assigned.

• Assess the risk and safety factors of families reported for child maltreatment.
• Engage and establish a cooperative working relationship with the family to construct a plan to address and reduce or eliminate those factors during the 45 day assessment period.
• Provide case management services for 4-6 months.
• Establish, develop and maintain complete client records and documentation in keeping with departmental, state and legal standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

• Knowledge of human development, family dynamics and systems, including crisis management and cultural competency.
• Knowledge of Child Protection guidelines and statues.
• Knowledge of community resources and funding sources.
• Knowledge of medical diagnoses, medications and basic medical terminology, as well as medical insurance processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of statues, rules and policies pertaining to social work and the ability to research the same.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer software and information systems.
• Interviewing, negotiation and listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.