Case Management Social Worker for Families & Individuals

Wright County, Minnesota; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Insurance benefits

Retirement/Pension

Job summary

Wright County, Minnesota is seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide case management for disabled children and adults, ensuring access to services and essential supports in an in-office setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in social work or related field with experience, MnCHOICES expertise and a valid driver’s license. You will work under supervision in Health and Human Services to coordinate care and advocate for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with 1 year related experience.
• Two years of related work experience in Health and Human Services preferred.
• MnCHOICES Assessor certification within six months of employment.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs intake, outreach and assessment with communities, systems, families and individuals and provides social service interventions utilizing evidence-based practices and standards.
• Develops case plans, provides services and performs case management activities; conducts investigations; performs assessments and screenings for health and safety and ongoing services; develops written support and service plans; reviews, monitors and adjusts as necessary; addresses crisis situations, advocates for client services and provides services or refers clients for services and placements with community providers; contacts law enforcement or emergency services as necessary; delegates to support staff as necessary.
• Consults with Supervisor and may consult with County Attorney's office regarding legislation, data practices, and ethical dilemmas; provides training to and serves as a resource to others in Department, community, schools or other County Departments regarding program rules and requirements and County practices; updates and maintains program resources.
• Oversees, mentors, and participates in orientation activities and training of newly hired social work staff, students and interns.
• Reports incidences of maltreatment, death and serious injuries of adults and children; testifies and provides documentation in appeals and legal proceedings.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Case management

Community outreach

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Related field with 1 year experience

Tools

MnCHOICES Assessor

Data entry

Job description

Wright County, Minnesota is seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide case management for disabled children and adults, ensuring access to services and essential supports in an in-office setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in social work or related field with experience, MnCHOICES expertise and a valid driver’s license. You will work under supervision in Health and Human Services to coordinate care and advocate for clients.