Social Worker - Family Support Team

To apply:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted
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 salary range is $33.45 - $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 the Family Support Team program manager, the Family Support Team social worker will partner with families that have at least one child under 10 years of age to address challenges to child and family well-being. Examples of barriers include present or history of substance use, historical trauma, economic and employment instability, racism, homelessness, intimate partner violence, and mental illness. Families access services by self or community referrals. The Family Support Team social worker meets with families in their residences and community.  Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

• Conducts interviews and make home visits to identify needs, challenges and strengths of individuals or families
• Meets with family members in group and individual settings to explore, identify, resolve, prevent or control issues and challenges
• Advise clients of possible resources, rights, and responsibilities under programs or services
• Refers clients to other programs or agencies when appropriate
• Partner with families to develop goals and write service plans that address identified challenges
• Promote and support engagement of natural supports using family involvement strategies.
• Participate in group supervision as a member of the Family Support Team.
• Prepares correspondence reports and social histories and maintains case records in accordance with state, federal and local guidelines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of family-based services/family dynamics/ family group conferencing
• Knowledge of child welfare programs and services
• Knowledge of mental health programs and services
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of social work
• Knowledge of human growth and development
• Knowledge of social and economic problems
• Knowledge of federal and state social services programs and laws
• Knowledge of agency policies
• 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 work with diverse populations in a respectful manner
• Ability to use counseling techniques effectively in individual, family, or group settings
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients, co-workers, public officials, and citizens of the community
• Ability to organize work in a way that prioritizes family engagement and completion of case documentation
• 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.
To apply:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted