Social Worker - Child Protection- Domestic Violence
To apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted/jobs/4850403/social-worker-child-protection-domestic-violence
Olmsted County has earned the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Expected starting salary is $33.45 to $44.66. Full range is $33.45 to $55.87.
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 general supervision of a program manager or supervisor, and within State and locally developed programs and policies, responds to concerns from individuals, families and the community regarding the safety and well-being of children, with a specialized focus of addressing impacts of domestic violence. 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
- Conducts assessments of risk and needs with children, families and collaterals using a variety of tools and in a variety of settings that include but are not limited to home visits, office, and facilities.
- Works collaboratively with children and families on the development of individualized safety plans and service plans.
- Completes and maintains documentation in compliance with statutory, program, and audit requirements.
- Provides advocacy, education, resources, and referrals based on policies, regulations, funding, and unique needs of children and families.
- Participates in case consultation and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Actively engages networks of support for families.
- Actively participates in growth and development opportunities
- Assessment/investigation and intervention strategies with children and families may include work outside of traditional hours.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledge of the social sciences
- Knowledge of the principles of social work
- Knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge of social and economic problems
- Knowledge of motivating factors of human behavior
- Knowledge of the dynamics of victimization and the root causes of violence, including domestic violence
- Knowledge of the impacts of domestic violence on children and overall family functioning
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system, including victim rights
- Knowledge of therapeutic and strength-based approaches
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to victim issues, victim needs
- Knowledge of agency policies
- Knowledge of data practices and confidentiality
- Skilled in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data
- Skill in the use of computers and technology
- Skills 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 and when utilizing conflict management and advocacy skills
- 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 independently and 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
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