Social Worker & MnCHOICES Assessor — Hybrid/Remote Eligible

Carver County; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

PERA pension

12 paid holidays

Paid time off

Partial remote work after probation

Job summary

Carver County is seeking applicants for a Social Worker position in our Home & Community Based Care area. This MnCHOICES Certified Assessor position will work under the direction of the Home and Community Based Care Supervisor in the MnCHOICES Unit.

Duties and responsibilities include conducting initial and annual assessments using the MnCHOICES Revision application. You will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and person-centered care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Performs client screening and intake functions and activities for the division or program area.
• Performs and conducts a variety of activities, tasks and functions associated with treatment planning, evaluation and assessment.
• Implements and provides professional social/human services to clients, their families and/or the community.
• Implements and performs all case management requirements, documentations and monitoring required to meet mandates, to document services, and to meet the needs of clients.
• Performs a variety of community relations, public relations and outreach services in assigned program areas.
• Collaborates with other professionals, providers, therapists, health professionals, internal departments, law enforcement, community or governmental agencies in coordinating resources and in meeting the needs of clients.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Screen and intake clients for eligibility and needs.
• Develop and monitor care plans aligned with MnCHOICES.
• Coordinate with health, social services and law enforcement as needed.
• Document services and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Engage in community outreach and interagency collaboration.

Skills

Client screening

Assessment planning

Interagency collaboration

Documentation & compliance

MnCHOICES Revision

Education

BA or BS in Social Work related area

2 years experience in human/social services

Valid MN driver's license

Eligibility to provide direct care per Minnesota Statutes §245C.03

Tools

MnCHOICES Revision

Job description

Carver County is seeking applicants for a Social Worker position in our Home & Community Based Care area. This MnCHOICES Certified Assessor position will work under the direction of the Home and Community Based Care Supervisor in the MnCHOICES Unit.

Duties and responsibilities include conducting initial and annual assessments using the MnCHOICES Revision application. You will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and person-centered care in a supportive environment.