Social Worker - Elderly Waiver

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

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.

OR

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience as a social worker, case manager, or care coordinator in a public or private social services agency.

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 position provides assessment, consultation and referral services to individuals, families, and target groups in the community. Works primarily within the Adult & Family Services Division.  Work assignments to include Case Management for Elderly Waiver, Alternative Care and Essential Community Supports programs and Elderly Waiver Care Coordination for Managed Care Organization contracts for individuals over 65 years of age. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

• Provides assessment, case management and care coordination for individuals over 65.
• Interviews client/caseloads to determine and identify problems or needs for service/ programs.  
• Develops and writes individual service plans.
• Provides information about health care access and assists individuals to access Medicare and Medical Assistance funded health care services.
• Provides information about managed care health benefits.
• Completes required contacts and paperwork within established timelines.
• Advises clients of community resources, information and referrals for services, rights and responsibilities under programs or services.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Considerable knowledge of the social sciences  
• Knowledge of home and community-based services and supports.
• Knowledge of social and economic problems 
• Knowledge of motivating factors of human behavior 
• Knowledge of the principles of social work  
• Some knowledge of community resources  
• Knowledge of federal and state welfare programs and relevant laws 
• Knowledge of agency policies 
• Skilled in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data 
• Ability to consider clients’ problems with empathy and objectivity 
• Ability to exercise good judgment in recommending possible solutions for client’s difficulties and when utilizing conflict management and advocacy skills 
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, co-workers, public officials and citizens of the community 
• Ability to organize efficiently and keep records systematically 
• Ability to complete MnCAT Certified Assessor Training to become a MnCHOICES Certified Assessor 
• Ability to work independently and to recognize when supervision is needed 
• 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.