Social Worker, Senior - Adult Correctional Facility

Salary: $63,295.19 - $95,606.70 Annually
Location : Plymouth, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 22DOCCR28FM078
Department: Community Corrections and Rehabilitation
Division: ACF Programs & Services
Opening Date: 11/21/2023
Closing Date: 12/11/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Adult Correctional Facility (ACF) Programs and Services division within the department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) is seeking a Senior Social Worker to help expand and build the multi-disciplinary services to residents.
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 theemployee referral program page.
Location and hours:
This position is located at the Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility at 1145 Shenandoah Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447. There is no public transportation to this location. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. with occasional need to adjust hours to meet the needs of residents.
Based on current requirements, hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About this position type:This is a full time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Social Worker, Senior.
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In this position, you will:

• Oversee the development of individual case plans/treatment plans with input from the multidisciplinary treatment team including residents and assigned probation officers.
• Perform group work with assigned residents as indicated in treatment plan.
• Participate and engage in overall program and intervention development.
• Prepare residents for successful return to the community and ensure that support and resources are in place.
• Confer, consult, and work with related personnel in community social services, mental health, education, and other service systems to activate resident treatment plans.
• Facilitate resident groups; including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI) and decision points.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate psychoeducational groups.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field with course work emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles of social welfare.
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 18 or more semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three years or more of full-time supervised experience as a Social Worker.
  • Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

A valid driver's license.

Be 21 years of age or older.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Providing complex case management.
  • Working in a residential setting with adults and their families.
  • Working with Evidenced-Based Practices with mindfulness of quality assurance.
  • Developing effective relationships with clients in individual, family, and group therapy.
  • Providing culturally appropriate services; working with an increasingly diverse client population.
  • Preparing written reports.
  • Designing and following through on intensive long or short-term treatment plans.

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

About the department:
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at .
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 option.
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.
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:
Fahad Mansoor
Fahad.Mansoor@hennepin.us
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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This position requires the following:
This position is located at the Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility at 1145 Shenandoah Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55447. There is no public transportation to this location. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with occasional need to adjust hours to meet the needs of residents.
A valid driver's license.
Must be 21 years or older.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education and experience attained as related to this position? Check all that apply.

• I am licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work
• I have a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, plus 18 or more semester/27 quarter credits (or more) of graduate work in the above areas, and three years or more of full-time supervised experience as a Social Worker
• I have a master's degree or higher in social work and/or a closely related field with course work emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles of social welfare
• 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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In which of the following are you licensed? Check all that apply.

• Not a licensed Social Worker at this time, but I am eligible for licensure
• Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Licensed Social Worker
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker
• Licensed Independent Social Worker
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Psychologist
• Licensed in another state
• None of the above

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How many years of full-time supervised work experience do you have as a Social Worker?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Describe your experience as a full-time supervised Social Worker, referencing jobs 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 providing complex case management?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years of more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Describe your experience providing complex case management, referencing jobs 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 working in a residential setting with adults and their families?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years of more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Describe your experience working in a residential setting with adults and their families, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. Include the average number of cases managed at any given time. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience providing culturally appropriate services, working with an increasingly diverse client population?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience providing culturally appropriate services, working with an increasingly diverse client population, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.
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• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
• Hennepin County employee or recruiter
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• Indeed.com
• Job fair or networking event
• LinkedIn
• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
• Professional association (job board or email)
• Social media (Twitter, Facebook, Glassdoor, etc.)
• www.hennepin.jobs
• Other

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