Job description
The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.
Performs specialized entry level social worker duties. The employee assists in social work services in a specialized area of a program including assessment, guidance, and referral of clients seeking assistance. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans involving the application of casework methods. The employee may be assigned duties in any of the Social Service units. Assignments are interchangeable dependent on department needs and specific program requirements.
Provides direct services to clients, including:
- Develops and reviews clients' Individual Community Support Plans (ICSP) based on functional and diagnostic assessments.
- Monitors discharge plans for clients leaving residential treatment facility, regional treatment center, or inpatient hospital.
- Facilitates social, educational and recreational groups at the Anchor Center.
- Facilitates outings with Anchor Center clients.
- Coordinates special activities at Anchor Center and coordinates with outside providers and organizations.
- Maintains a Mental Health Adult Services caseload.
- Assists and teaches clients independent living skills such as budgeting and money management, shopping, and organization.
- Completes a calendar and newsletter for the Anchor Center monthly.
- Assists clients with applying for Social Security and/or retaining legal representation.
- Assists clients with finding and maintaining housing.
- Assists clients in attaining and maintaining MA, GA, MFIP and SNAP benefits.
- Assists clients in coordinating services with community providers.
- Assists clients making and keeping appointments with medical and psychiatric providers.
- Provides transportation for clients.
- Facilitates the Scott County NAMI meeting twice a month.
Responsible for supporting an inclusive environment focused on equitable outcomes.
Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.
Note - Intermittent, Temporary, and PT positions less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits: (Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)
A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub at https://c2mb.ajg.com/scottcounty/home/
- Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
- Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
- Life Insurance
- Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
- Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
- Long-Term Disability
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans
- On-Site Occupational Health Nurse
- Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs
Other great benefits available:
- Short-Term Disability
- Credit Union Membership
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Minnesota Benefit Association
- Vision Plan
- Scott County Employees Association
- Spirit of Scott
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- Training Opportunities
Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy!
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.
Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.
You can read more about the 6 buckets here!
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