Salary
$63,295.19 - $95,606.70 Annually
Location
Minnesota
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Human Services and Public Health
Job Number
23HSPH287MN030
Closing 3/27/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description Children and Family Services is seeking multiple Senior Social Workers for the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) unit to be assigned to state wards, children placed in the county through the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC), and Permanent Custody to the Agency youth. These positions will work to ensure children or youth in out of home placement receive support in foster placement and receive social services necessary to meet their needs to continue to grow and develop. The services are customized based on assessments, monitoring, and coordinating the team of professionals and foster parents working with the child. These positions focus on goals which impact the safety, well-being, and permanency for each child. These positions will also supervise a caseload of approximately 15-20 children and youth providing case management services for those in out-of-home placement. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral page. Location and hours: These positions are hybrid and will work face-to-face in the community and with tribal partners throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and remotely as job duties require. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Evenings and weekends may be required as needed. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin. New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About these position types: These are full-time, benefit-earning positions. These positions are internally classified as a Social Worker, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification. In these positions, you will:
Ensure the child or youth’s well-being needs are met through placements being supported, services provided, connections maintained to family and children, and cultural needs are being addressed.
Assess the ongoing needs of the child and youth making referrals when services are needed, and monitoring of the services provided.
Meet with the children face-to-face, on a monthly basis to establish and build relationships.
Transport children, parents, and attend appointments if needed.
Make placement referrals and decisions when a change in placement is needed.
Complete Out-of-Home Placement Plans addressing the specific needs of the child or youth.
Complete Independent Living Skills Plans for youth ages fourteen and older addressing housing, employment, education, transportation, physical and mental health, social connections and supports, and vital documents.
Work closely with the extended foster care team when permanency cannot be obtained prior to a youth aging out of foster care.
Need to have:
One of the following:
Masters degree 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.
Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three years of full-time supervised experience as a social worker.
Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit.
Access to reliable transportation to transport clients as needed.
Nice to have:
Current license or working toward being licensed as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and working towards becoming clinically licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
Experience:
Assessing the ongoing needs of children and youth, and making referrals as needed.
Working with American Indian children and families.
Working with out-of-home placements.
Working with electronic medical records.
Knowledge of:
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
County and community resources.
Cultural differences in beliefs and practices relating to mental health, treatment, family structure, and dynamics.
Ability to:
Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.
Effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds and/or historically underserved populations; bilingual skills preferred.
Demonstrate strong listening, de-escalation, and engagement skills.
Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and agencies.
Participate in and promote a respectful workplace culture.
Candidates with bilingual and/or multilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties. 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 to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile. Our employees receive a combination of generous 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 (log in 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. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.