Child Protection Social Worker

Western Prairie Human Services

Western Prairie Human Services, an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are currently seeking an individual to join our team who will bring a positive approach to customer service, along with the professionalism needed to support our clients effectively . This position is for a full-time Child Protection Social Worker. This position will be based out of the Elbow Lake, MN office. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with coursework in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field of education and experience.

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Assesses the psychosocial, behavioral, medical and safety needs of clients and families.
• Creates and implements detailed service plans to manage all goals. Collaborates with state, federal and local entities.
• Prepares extensive and comprehensive social histories; home studies; case plans; case records; court reports, petitions and testimony; appears personally in court to represent the Agency.
• Seek court intervention to protect the health/safety of vulnerable children; prepare reports for court; testify in court.
• Training in forensic interviewing, sexually exploited youth, drug safety, and car seat safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license. Valid car insurance. SSIS training, CORE training related to area of specialization/emphasis within one year of hire.

This is a full-time position, non-exempt, union position. Anticipated beginning pay is $31.54 per hour. An array of benefits are offered. Intermittent and hybrid work schedule may be available after probation period. Required on-line applications can be found at www.wphsmn.gov or picked up at the Elbow Lake, Glenwood or Wheaton location. To be considered for an interview an application is required. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Western Prairie Human Resources at 1-800-291-2827 for assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.54 - $43.66 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elbow Lake, MN 56531: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $44