Description

The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) area of the Human Services and Public Health (HSPH) department is seeking two Senior Social Workers to join the Children’s Out of Home Placement team. This team supports the health, safety, and well-being of children with mental health needs, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or related conditions, who are in, or have been approved for, out-of-home placement. In these positions, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team that includes the children, parents/guardians, residential care providers, mental health professionals, educators, medical professionals, and other social workers.

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Location and hours:

These positions are hybrid and will require travel throughout Hennepin County, other areas of Minnesota, out-of-state, and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About These Position Types

These are full-time, benefit-earning positions.

These positions are internally classified a Social Worker, Senior.

To view the job classification specification, click here.

In These Positions, You Will

• Provide ongoing case management, including minimum monthly visitation with each child in their residential setting (foster home, group home, or residential treatment center).
• Coordinate services to meet the children's physical, educational, cultural, medical, and mental health needs in the least restrictive environment that meets the child’s needs.
• Consult with other social workers, therapists, care providers, parents/guardians, Guardians Ad Litem, medical and/or mental health professionals, and others about the child’s needs.
• Provide information for court and administrative reviews and attend court hearings.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner, including time reporting, court reports, service and placement plans, and service authorizations.
• Comply with federal and state regulations for case management of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in placement and follow best practice and professional standards.
• Review child’s records to assist in determining and maintaining eligibility for services.
  
  

Need To Have

• One of the following:
• Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the below areas, and three years or more of full-time supervised experience as a social worker.
• 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.
• A valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver permit, and daily access to reliable transportation sufficient to travel throughout Hennepin County, other areas of Minnesota, and some out-of-state.
  

Nice To Have

• Experience:
• Working with children who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, physical limitation, medical conditions, emotional and/or mental health needs.
• Providing case management or completing MnCHOICES assessments, including knowledge of MnCHOICES Revision Assessments and Support Plans.
• With Medical Assistance services, waiver services, Rule 185 case management, and out-of-home placement.
• Using the following programs: Social Service Information System (SSIS), Electronic Case Files (ECF), Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).
• Using Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook).
  
  

• Knowledge of:
• Social work best practices and ethics.
• County and community resources that assist children with mental health, intellectual and development disabilities or related conditions.
• Ability to:
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and computer skills
• Understand issues related to equity and to demonstrate a commitment to promote diversity and inclusion.
  

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 with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive 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 The Bridge (login as 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.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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These positions may have access to systems or other documentation that contains 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

Taylor Dahlberg

taylor.dahlberg@hennepin.us