Salary : $65,514.00 - $102,365.00 Annually
Location : West St. Paul, MN
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 3220r.24.004
Department : Social Services
Opening Date : 07 / 23 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
General Description
POSTING TYPE : Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT : Social Services
HOURS : Full-time, 1.0 FTE
This position requires the ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
This position is grant funded with potential of a permanent position within Social Services after the grant funded position ends.
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE : $67,643 - $76,099 / annually (Salary Grade 108)
FULL SALARY RANGE : $67,643 - $105,693 / annually
LOCATION : Hybrid; telework and in-person at the Northern Service Center, West Saint Paul
UNION : AFSCME
CLOSE DATE : Continuous with first review of applications on 8 / 7 / 2024
Come join us at Dakota County and "Be more" . Dakota County employs over 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions makes Dakota County a premier place to live and work.
The work County government does is unique. Dakota County offers important careers - the kind of careers that make a difference in people's lives.
You will not be just another employee; you'll be a valued employee making a difference in the lives of Dakota County residents every single day.
Will you be the next person to join us at Dakota County?
Crisis Stabilization Social Workers are responsible for providing short-term, intensive, in-home therapeutic services to children and adults who are experiencing ongoing mental health crisis.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensure as a Mental Health Professional
Valid Driver's License
Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3102 (L), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive.
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification.
Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
1. Develop and implement all or part of an individualized treatment plan, defining initial and ongoing measurable goals and objectives.
2. Provide, arrange, and coordinate direct services and advocacy to clients and families.
3. Facilitate, integrate, and mobilize community resources on behalf of the client. Develop services where needed resources do not exist.
4. Evaluate, document, and monitor progress toward goals and objectives.
5. Research, maintain, and apply knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and statutes. Provide training and education to others.
6. Complete agency, state, and federal required documentation as related to client activity according to mandated timelines.
7. Closure of crisis stabilization activity with client based on resolution of established goals and / or successful integration to community resources.
Terminate activity with client when client requests closure or when involuntary closure is ordered.
8. Assist with occasional pre-petition screenings.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Duties 1-7 are essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
- Knowledge of child and human development, family dynamics and systems, including crisis management and cultural competency.
- Knowledge of community resources and funding sources.
- Knowledge of medical diagnoses, medications, and basic medical terminology, as well as medical insurance processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to social work and the ability to research the same.
- Interviewing, negotiation, and listening skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work is performed in a County office building and on client home visits. Some travel is required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
Exposure to inadequate lighting may occur on client home visits. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, cell phone, pager, audio / visual equipment, and copy and fax machines.
SELECTION PROCESS : The examination / selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted.
The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
Dakota County Employee Relations
www.co.dakota.mn.us
Main Number 651.438.4435 (contact 8 a.m - 4 : 30 p.m. Monday - Friday)
Fax 651.438.8178
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials.
It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills.
They must also support and / or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge.
Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position.
Check all that apply
- I have a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy
- I have a Valid Driver's License
- I'm a licensed Mental Health Professional
- I don't have any of the above
Please select the highest level of education COMPLETED / Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
- High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
- Professional / Technical Certificate equivalent to 1 year of full-time post secondary education
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or above
If you have a Master's degree please note Major. If you have no degree indicate "NONE".
Are you a licensed Mental Health Professional?
How many years of experience do you have as a Professional level Social Worker?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 + years
- None
Please describe your Professional level Social Worker experience. If you have no experience indicate "NONE"
How many years of full time paraprofessional experience working in a social service human service agency do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 or more years
- None
Describe your experience working in a Human Services Agency. If you have no experience indicate "NONE"
How many years of experience do you have providing crisis intervention services for children and / or adults?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 - 5 years
- 5 + years
- None
Describe your experience providing crisis intervention services for children and / or adults. If you have no experience indicate "NONE"
How many years of experience do you have providing assessment of need and information / referral for adults and / or children with mental illness?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 - 5 years
- 5 + years
- None
Describe your experience providing assessment of need and information / referral for adults and / or children with mental illness.
If you have no experience indicate "NONE".
How many years of experience do you have providing telephone or on-site intervention to clients experiencing a mental health, child welfare, community corrections or financial crisis?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 - 5 years
- 5 + years
- None
Describe your experience providing telephone or on-site intervention to clients experiencing a mental health, child welfare, community corrections or financial crisis.
If you have no experience indicate "NONE"
This position requires working occasional evenings and weekends. Are you willing to work evenings and weekends?
If selected for this position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary?
Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position.
Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
- Friend, Family or Colleague
- InDeed
- Job Fair or Dakota County Event
- Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
- JobsInMinneapolis / StPaul
- League of Minnesota Cities
- Minneapolis Diversity.com
- Minnesota Diversity.com
- Minnesota Works Website
- Minnesota Jobs Network.com
- Minnesota Association of Counties
- Monster
- Professional Association Website
- Referred by a Dakota County Employee
- St Paul Diversity.com
- College Website, Instructor, Career Services
- Dakota County Website
- Other
If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
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