Social Worker

Posted: 12/02/2024

Government

Olmsted County has earned the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Desirable Qualifications:

Two years of social service related experience.

Nature of Work

Under supervision of a Program Manager, and within Federal, State and locally developed programs and policies, reviews referrals for State Plan and Waiver Services, provides Long-Term Care Consultation, and completes MnCHOICES Assessments and Reassessments. Eligibility for home and community-based services and medical assistance services is evaluated.

Examples of Work

Reviews referrals received by integrated intake team. Gathers information about functional abilities, medical information, and level of care for services.
Provides assessment and occasional case management for individuals served through State Plan, Waiver Programs, and Medical Assistance Programs.
Conducts MnCHOICES assessments, reassessments, courtesy screens, and county of location reassessments for individuals applying for State Plan or Waivered Programs and other related services.
Assesses the functional needs and abilities of the individual to determine eligibility for services.
Interviews client/caseloads to determine financial eligibility and identify eligibility for service/programs.
Develops and writes individual service plans, support plans, etc.
Utilizes State and Local computer programs to document work for the county and the individual.
Provides information about health care access and assists individuals to access Medicare and Medical Assistance funded health care services.
Completes required contacts and paperwork within established/required timelines.
Advises clients of community resources, information and referrals for services, rights and responsibilities under programs or services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge of the social sciences
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of social and economic problems
Knowledge of motivating factors of human behavior
Knowledge of physical health, mental health, and chemical health needs.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
Knowledge of therapeutic and strength-based approaches
Knowledge of agency policies
Knowledge of data practices and confidentiality
Skilled in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data
Skilled in the use of computers and technology
Skilled in individual and community advocacy
Ability to understand individual and family needs with empathy and objectivity.
Ability to exercise good judgment in recommending possible solutions for individual and family needs.
Supports healthy workplace culture.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, public officials and citizens of the community.
Ability to organize efficiently and keep records systematically.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to recognize when supervision is needed.
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Ability to serve as a liaison to community resources.
Ability to drive an automobile.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.