Impactful Child Protection Social Worker (In-Office)

Wright County, Minnesota; Buffalo (MN); Presencial; USD 47.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Wright County Health & Human Services in Minnesota is seeking a Full-time Child Protection Social Worker to provide intake, assessments, intervention services, and case management for families. You will work under the supervision of the Social Services Supervisor and may be assigned to specialized functions within the Health and Human Services Department.

The role involves court involvement when necessary, developing safety plans, and coordinating with community partners.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with 1 year of related experience.
• MnCHOICES Assessor certification within six months of employment.
• QDDP status upon hire may be required.
• A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is also required upon hire.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Maintains knowledge of programs, laws and procedures by attending meetings, training and conferences, and reviewing technical literature.

Conocimientos

Court involvement

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Case management

Assessment planning

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in social work

Related field + 1 year experience

Herramientas

Computer systems

Descripción del empleo

Wright County Health & Human Services in Minnesota is seeking a Full-time Child Protection Social Worker to provide intake, assessments, intervention services, and case management for families. You will work under the supervision of the Social Services Supervisor and may be assigned to specialized functions within the Health and Human Services Department.

The role involves court involvement when necessary, developing safety plans, and coordinating with community partners.