Y
Social Worker
Social Services and Mental Health
HealthCare-Medicine
Permanent
Full Time
1-3
Starting salary for this position is $63,277.50 annually.
Direct Employer
Join this vital team! 
Hiring to fill multiple Social Worker positions!
*This recruitment will remain open until positions are filled.
Review of applications will begin on May 16th. Interviews will be extended to selected applicants. 

JOB TITLE: Social Worker
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
STATUS: Full time, 37.5 Hours/Week
STARTING SALARY: The starting salary for this position is $63,277.50 annually. ($32.45/hr). 
*Receive anniversary step increases for earning potential of $81,256.50 annually. ($41.67/hr). In addition, receive annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
 

JOB OBJECTIVES: 
To support individuals and families using person-centered practices to ensure each individual/family has the supports and services needed for a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life. This position provides individualized assessment and service coordination and involves working collaboratively with individuals, families, provider agencies, and community partners to achieve the desired outcome. This role will require an understanding of the various services offered by Douglas County Social Services. Agency social workers provide support in the following areas: Child Protection, Adult Protection, Children’s Mental Health, Adult Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Child Foster Care Licensing, Adult Services, and Intake.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment related to the position.  
Conducts complex case evaluations to assess risk/maltreatment/problems and determine appropriate action. 
Develop individualized safety plans with families to address immediate safety concerns.
Assist clients in a person-centered and culturally appropriate manner in receiving appropriate assessment and ongoing services. 
Prepare safety/service plans; meet with clients regularly to review plans; rewrite plans as appropriate.
Know of and interact with community resources to provide effective referral and intervention for clients. Participate in training needed to increase knowledge in social work processes, as well as knowledge of specific program areas.
Seek court intervention when needed to protect the health/safety of vulnerable children or adults; prepare reports needed for court; testify in court as may be necessary; implement court orders.
Consult with necessary professionals in multiple disciplines such as medicine, education, mental health and others regarding assessment and case management decisions.
Interprets programs to clients, refers clients to appropriate community services.
Communicate verbally and in writing with the families, service providers, other professionals, as well as the court system.
Act as a liaison with community and referral services.
Prepare and maintain case records which meet federal, state and local statutes/rules. 
Participate in team meetings, agency staff meetings, county meetings and trainings.
Comply with all rules and policies to maintain a safe work environment. 
Demonstrate reliable, predictable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT HIRE: 
High School diploma or G.E.D.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field
or
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one (1) year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.  


REQUIRED MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & QUALITIES AT HIRE: 
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of interviewing and recording in social work and the ability to apply them. 
Knowledge of individual and group behavior. 
Knowledge of social casework objectives, principles, and methods. 
Knowledge of social-economic factors, which promote stable family life and understanding of the elements, which affect family security. 
Knowledge of the principles of community organization. 
Knowledge of physical and mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. 
Knowledge of social welfare research methods. 
Knowledge of family systems and dynamics. 
Ability to effectively apply casework knowledge and skills. 
Working ability to work constructively within an agency in the community setting and in effectively utilizing appropriate resources and services. 
Ability to work constructively in the development and coordination of community resources to meet special needs. 
Ability to manage time productively. 
Ability to prioritize caseloads. 
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Click Apply Now for all the details to be considered. This recruitment will remain open until positions are filled! Review of applications will begin on 5/16/2025.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/douglascountymn
N
Alexandria
MN
56308
United States
MN: Alexandria