Social Worker

To support others using person-centered practices to ensure each individual/family has the supports and services needed for a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life.   

• Conducts complex case evaluations to assess risk/maltreatment/problems and determine appropriate action. 
• Develop individualized safety plans with families to address immediate safety concerns.
• Assist clients in a person-centered and culturally appropriate manner in receiving appropriate assessment and ongoing services. 
• Prepare safety/service plans; meet with clients regularly to review plans; rewrite plans as appropriate.
• Know of and interact with community resources to provide effective referral and intervention for clients. Participate in training needed to increase knowledge in social work processes, as well as knowledge of specific program areas.
• Seek court intervention when needed to protect the health/safety of vulnerable children or adults; prepare reports needed for court; testify in court as may be necessary; implement court orders.
• Consult with necessary professionals in multiple disciplines such as medicine, education, mental health and others regarding assessment and case management decisions.
• Interprets programs to clients, refers clients to appropriate community services.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with the families, service providers, other professionals, as well as the court system.
• Act as a liaison with community and referral services.
• Prepare and maintain case records which meet federal, state and local statutes/rules. 
• Participate in team meetings, agency staff meetings, county meetings and trainings.
• Comply with all rules and policies to maintain a safe work environment. 
• Demonstrate reliable, predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT HIRE: 
Education
High School diploma or G.E.D.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology, or a 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.  

Experience
See the above education minimum requirements.

Licenses and Other Requirements
Valid Minnesota driver’s license.

This recruitment will remain open until positions are filled. 

For more information on position and/or benefits, visit: https://www.douglascountymn.gov/employment