County Agency Social Worker - Master's - Minnesota Merit System : Job Details

Salary : $4,206.00 - $8,212.00 MonthlyLocation : Multiple Locations, MNJob Type: Varies by VacancyJob Number: 016-OCCounty: EXAM ONLYOpening Date: 01/01/2023Classification Summary MN Merit System Job SummaryUnder general direction, provides intensive social work services for the protection, rehabilitation, and care of children. This position also carries out critical social work assignments in any or all of the following cases: voluntary and non-voluntary child protective services, adult and children's mental health, and disabilities services; also performs related work as assigned.The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) partnered with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Minnesota Association for County Social Services Administrators (MACSSA) to develop the Minnesota Realistic Job Preview for Child Protection University of Minnesota (Linked) Examples of Duties Interviews prospective clients at intake. Makes home visits to determine needs of individuals and families for services. Counsels families and individuals. Cooperates with local law enforcement and correction agencies in child abuse and neglect cases. Investigates complaints of abuse and neglect. Interprets child protective services and child welfare laws pertaining to dependency and neglect. Prepares social histories. Maintains case records which meet federal, state and local guidelines. Makes child care institutional and foster home placements. Provides preventative services to the dependent and neglected child. Provides adult and children's mental health services and services to persons with disabilities. Consults with psychiatrists, psychologists and attorneys in connection with case objectives. Prepares information and recommendations in connection with court cases and proceedings. Testifies in court proceedings. Interprets and implements judicial findings and court orders. Undertakes intensive long or short-term treatment plans in areas such as family management, marital counseling, childcare and development. Conducts group sessions with clients. Attends relevant meetings, workshops and training sessions. Provides public information on social service programs to the community and special groups. Minimum Qualifications A master's degree in social work from an accredited college/university. (A supervised field placement/internship providing case management and/or counseling to individual and families as part of the course curriculum is preferred).orA master's degree from an accredited college/university in counseling, clinical psychology or a closely related field with a specialization (39 quarter credits or 30 semester credits) in marriage, family, child or victim/offender counseling or a closely related specialization. (A supervised field placement/internship providing case management and/or counseling to individual and families as part of the course curriculum is preferred). Examination Process The examination will consist of a rating of training and experience based on the information you provide in your application and your responses to the supplemental questions included in the application process. You must read the questions carefully, answer truthfully, and include any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions in the work experience section of your application. Any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions but not included in the Work Experience section of you application will not be credited. Please attach a copy of your college transcript when applying. Otherwise, you will be asked to verify your degree with official transcripts upon hire.Once your application has been submitted changes cannot be made. If you have a change in location availability or your contact information changes please email with the new information and include your applicant ID.An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action EmployerThe following benefits may be available and vary by County, please check with the County directly to see what types of benefits they offer:

• Pension/Retirement Benefits
• Insurance Benefits, including health and dental
• Pre-Tax flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Employer paid life insurance
• PTO - Vacation/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Monday - Friday work week, weekends off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

01 Verification StatementSome positions under the Merit System require a certain amount of specialized education and experience. I understand that any claims of education and experience in the following responses will be verified against the education and experience I have listed on my application. Any claims in these responses not substantiated by my education and experience may result in ineligibility for positions requiring it. I understand that the Merit System reserves the right to alter my response(s) to the questions on the supplemental questionnaire if they are inconsistent with the education and experience that I have listed on my submitted application and/or resume.

• YES
• NO

02 Please indicate the choice below which most closely matches your highest completed education related to this position:

• I have completed a master's degree in social work from an accredited institution.
• I have completed a master's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, clinical psychology or a closely related field.
• I have NOT completed a master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, counseling, clinical psychology or a closely related field.

03 Social work internship/practicum experience: As part of your master's degree, did you have a supervised internship/practicum experience in a PUBLIC sector social services or human services agency?

• YES
• NO

04 Social work internship/practicum experience: As part of your master's degree, did you have a supervised internship/practicum experience in a PRIVATE non-profit social services or mental health facility?

• YES
• NO

05 Social work internship/practicum experience: If you answered yes above, please describe your internship/practicum, where it took place, the number of hours per week and brief description of your experience. 06 Related social work experience: Which describes your highest level of paid experience providing services to children and families or adults with disabilities in a public or private social services agency (do not include volunteer work or unpaid internships)? NOTE: Professional experience requires undergraduate or graduate training and includes the following functions: assessment, development of a treatment plan, implementing the plan, monitoring and evaluating progress, supportive counseling of the client, and determining when and how to transition a client to other supportive/naturally occurring resources. Paraprofessional experience does not require a four-year degree, but would normally require either an associate's degree in human services or closely related area, or at least two years of office support experience in a social services agency. Examples of paraprofessional work include: social worker assistant, case aide, residential counselor, family-based services worker, and human services technician. Please indicate your full-time experience (at least 35 hours per week) and pro-rate your answer for part-time work.

• None or less than 1 year of professional or paraprofessional social work experience
• At least 1 year of professional level social work experience
• At least 3 years of professional level social work experience
• At least 5 years of professional level social work experience

07 Mental Health ExperienceHow much full time work experience (not internship) working with or providing services to persons with Mental Illness do you have?

• None or Less than 1 year (2000 hours)
• At least 1 year but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years (4000 Hours)

08 What is your current Minnesota licensure status? (choose from any of the applicable licenses below)

• I do not possess any of the licenses listed below at this time.
• I am currently not licensed, but am eligible for licensure.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

09 What is your current Minnesota licensure number(s) (list here): 10 Are you willing to work in a position which involves Child Protection Services?

• Yes
• No

11 Please indicate if you have participated in a IV-E master's program:

• University of MN, Twin Cities
• University of MN, Duluth
• MN State University, Mankato
• St Cloud State University

12 Do you have experience working with populations from diverse backgrounds (this experience does not need to be in the social work field)?

• Yes
• No

13 Recruitment Effectiveness: Where did you learn about this opportunity?

• Merit System Website
• County website
• College website (Please Specify below)
• Career Fair (Please Specify below)
• Alumni Newsletter (Please Specify below)
• Job Listserve (Please Specify below)
• U of MN Goldpass (www.goldpass.umn.edu)
• Landit.org
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Local Newspaper (Please Specify below)
• Non-profit agency (Please Specify below)
• Community website (Please Specify below)
• MN Council of Non-Profits Website (www.mncn.org)
• Professional Conference (Please Specify below)

14 Please Specify as indicated above: Required Question