Salary : $67,643.00 - $105,693.00 Annually Location : Apple Valley, MN Job Type: Full-Time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 3220-11.24.001 Department: Social Services Opening Date: 10/07/2024 Closing Date: Continuous General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Social Services HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $67,643 - $76,099/year (Salary Grade 108) FULL SALARY RANGE: $67,643 - $105,693/year LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in person at the Western Service Center, Apple Valley UNION: AFSCME 306 CLOSE DATE: Moved to continuous with first review of applications on 10/23/2024 Come join us at Dakota County and Be more . Dakota County employs over 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. Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves. The Ongoing Children and Family Services Children's Mental Health Social Workers are responsible for ongoing casework for children's mental health cases in Dakota County. The position involves coordination and collaboration with families, schools, law enforcement, court, and service providers. Minimum QualificationsNEED TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS: •A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services related field AND •One year of full-time professional Social Work experience OR Two years of paraprofessional experience working in a human service related agency AND •Valid Driver's License NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS: •A minimum of one year of experience in children and family services or children's mental health case management •Experience working with diverse cultures •Previous experience in a county social service agency •LICSW, LADC, LMFT and/or LPC 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. 1. Assesses individual strengths, needs, and family dynamics. 2. Works with children and families in a variety of situations, including special education, truancy, runaways, chemical dependency, abuse, neglect, and general family conflicts. 3. Refers clients to community providers for services. 4. Demonstrates a commitment to support cultural diversity County wide, actively supports the County's inclusion, diversity and equity initiatives, and works to address the needs of diverse and underserved communities. 5. Monitors and verifies services received by individuals and families and develops reports and resources as needed. 6. Completes administrative tasks involving case plans and other legally mandated or best practice based procedures. 7. Establishes positive relationships with parents and children and works collaboratively with community agencies. 8. Other duties as related or assigned. Essential Functions: 1-7 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment •Knowledge of human development, family dynamics and systems, including crisis management and cultural competency. •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 statutes, 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. •Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for the diversity of customers, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with a disability or whose first language may be other than English. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed via telework/remote, in a County office building and in the community including client homes. Some travel is required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents and vibration; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases and poor ventilation; hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids; inadequate lighting; work space restricting movement; and intense noise may occur on visits to client's homes. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, and copy and fax machines. SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware working environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. Visit our Benefits site for more information. 01 Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years. 02 Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including
but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position. 03 Check all that apply
- I have a Bachelor's Degree, in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services related field
- I have a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or or Human Services related field
- I have at least one year of full time PROFESSIONAL work experience in the field of Social Work
- I have at least two years of full time paraprofessional experience working in a human service related agency.
- I'm a licensed Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker or Psychologist
- I have a minimum of one year of experience in children and family services or children's mental health case management
- I have previous work experience in a county social service agency.
- I have a Valid Driver's License
- I don't have any of the above
04 Please select the highest level of education COMPLETED/Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
- High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
- Professional/Technical Certificate equivalent to 1 year of full-time post secondary education
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or above
05 If you have a Bachelor's degree please note Major. If you have no degree indicate NONE . 06 I have a Master's degree in one of the following fields.
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Human Services related field
- Other
- I don't have a Master's Degree
07 How many years of experience do you have as a professional level Social Worker? Convert any part-time experience to years (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time.)
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 + years
- None
08 Please describe your Professional level Social Worker experience. If you have no experience indicate NONE . 09 How many years do you have of full time paraprofessional experience working in a social servicehuman service agency? Paraprofessional experience is supporting case management of individual or families in a social/human services agency. Internships are considered paraprofessional experience. Convert any part-time experience to years (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time.)
- Less than 2 years
- 2 or more years
- None
10 Describe your experience working in a Human Services Agency. If you have no experience indicate NONE . 11 How many years of experience do you have assessing Children's Mental Health needs?
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months - 2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- 4 + years
- None
12 Please describe your experience assessing Children's Mental Health needs. If you have no experience indicate NONE . 13 How many years of experience do you have coordinating/providing children's mental health services?
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months - 2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- 4 + years
- None
14 Please describe your experience coordinating/providing children's mental health services. If you have no experience indicate NONE . 15 How many years of experience do you have providing children's mental health case management services?
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months - 2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- 4 + years
- None
16 Please describe your experience providing children's mental health case management services. If you have no experience indicate NONE . 17 LEARN AND APPLY KNOWLEDGEDescribe how your knowledge from life or other roles relates to this job? 18 WILLINGNESS TO LEARNDescribe a time you realized you did not possess the knowledge or skills to complete a task. What steps did you take after you made the realization? 19 VALUE IN DIVERSE ATTRIBUTES Describe how your background and experiences will contribute to Dakota County's goal of promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity in all we do. 20 CORE VALUESDakota County's core values are: •Service: make helping others a top priority•Innovation: challenge ourselves to do better•Integrity: honest, fair accountable•People: value and respect individualsDescribe a personal or professional situation where you feel you demonstrated one or more of these values. 21 If selected for this position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary? 22 Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the
one source that most closely describes how you
first learned about this opportunity.
- Friend, Family or Colleague
- InDeed
- Job Fair or Dakota County Event
- Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
- JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
- League of Minnesota Cities
- LinkedIn
- Minneapolis Diversity.com
- Minnesota Diversity.com
- Minnesota Works Website
- Minnesota Jobs Network.com
- Minnesota Association of Counties
- Monster
- Professional Association Website
- Referred by a Dakota County Employee
- St Paul Diversity.com
- College Website, Instructor, Career Services
- Dakota County Website
- Other
23 If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County. Required Question