Social Worker - After Hours

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

THIS IS AN ON-CALL/PART-TIME POSITION, WORKING UP TO 40HRS PER MONTH.

Under general supervision of a program manager or supervisor, and within State and locally developed programs and policies, identifies individual, family and community challenges and offers individuals or family case work, group methods or community organizations to work toward rehabilitation, prevention or control of these problems; and performs related work as assigned.  Child protection intervention may be an investigative forensic approach with a formal finding of maltreatment or a family assessment response that requires no formal finding of maltreatment. Partnership based collaborative social work practice supports family involvement strategies as part of an effort to promote child safety, well-being and permanency.  Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

• Speak with client/collateral contacts in initial phone calls or face to face contact to identify alleged child maltreatment concerns. This includes gathering comprehensive information to help with screening/decision making. 
• Using SSIS, (Social Services Information System) complete an intake and accurately document information gathered to support screening decisions. 
• Speak with clients/collateral contacts to gather balanced information to refer families to the appropriate Child Welfare program to support the family. 
• Advise clients of possible resources, rights, and responsibilities under programs or services  
• Refers clients to other programs or agencies when appropriate.
• Respond to situations in the community to assist families, Law Enforcement and other community professionals with immediate concerns for child safety/wellbeing (i.e., safety planning, locating family and mediating conflict).
• Assisting other child protection agencies in meeting required time frames for initial contact and complete courtesy interviews when requested. 
• Works with natural supports and family group decision making  
• Prepares correspondence, reports and maintains case records in accordance with state, federal and local guidelines
• Provides coverage afterhours, weekends and holidays for screening reports of possible child maltreatment and responds to concerns regarding the wellbeing and safety of children and adults.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of family-based services/family dynamics/ family group conferencing  
• Knowledge of child protection and child welfare problems and services 
• Knowledge of mental health programs and services  
• Thorough knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of social work
• Knowledge and appreciation for impact of secondary stress reaction, including ability to exercise self care strategies
• Considerable knowledge of dynamics of individual and family behavior  
• Considerable knowledge of human growth and development  
• Considerable knowledge of the use of community resources  
• Knowledge of social and economic problems  
• Knowledge of federal and state social services programs and laws 
• Knowledge of agency policies  
• Knowledge of diverse cultures 
• Ability to use counseling techniques effectively on an individual, family, or group basis 
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients, co-workers, public officials, and citizens of the community 

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.