What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker- Child Protection Assessment position at Olmsted County?
Expected salary range $34.62 to $46.23. Full salary range $34.62 to $57.83.
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.
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. 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.- 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.
- Advise clients of possible resources, rights, and responsibilities under programs or services
- Refers clients to other programs or agencies when appropriate
- Actively engages networks of supports for families.
- Actively participates in growth and development opportunities.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- 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
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.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
Function: | 24% or Less | 25% - 49% | 50%-74% | 75% or more |
Office environment | X | |||
Lab/hospital environment | X | |||
Clinical environment | X | |||
Community visits | X | |||
Exposure to needle sticks/sharps exposure | X | |||
Exposure to human blood/pathogens/body fluids | X | |||
Exposure to atmospheric conditions, weather, extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid | X | |||
Sitting | X | |||
Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing, handling, feeling | X | |||
Repetitive hand movements, typing/data entry | X | |||
Talking, hearing | X | |||
Operate vehicle | X | |||
Close vision | X | |||
Distance vision | X | |||
Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force) | X |
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $35 - $58