Social Worker - Disability Services Unit Assessment
Olmsted County has earned the 2023 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Expected starting salary is $32.72 to $43.68. Full salary range is $32.72 - $54.64.
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.
Nature of Work
Under supervision of a Program Manager, and within Federal, State and locally developed programs and policies, reviews referrals for State Plan and Waiver Services, provides Long-Term Care Consultation, and completes MnCHOICES Assessments and Reassessments. Eligibility for home and community-based services and medical assistance services is evaluated.
Examples of Work
- Reviews referrals through intake process. Gathers information about functional abilities, medical information, and level of care for services.
- Provides assessment and occasional case management for individuals served through State Plan, Waiver Programs, and Medical Assistance Programs.
- Conducts MnCHOICES assessments, reassessments, courtesy screens, and county of location reassessments for individuals applying for State Plan or Waivered Programs and other related services.
- Assesses the functional needs and abilities of the individual to determine eligibility for services.
- Interviews client/caseloads to determine eligibility and identify need for service/programs.
- Develops and writes individual service plans, community support plans, etc.
- Utilizes State and Local computer programs to document work for the county and the individual.
- Provides information about health care access and assists individuals to access Medicare and Medical Assistance funded health care services.
- Completes required contacts and paperwork within established/required timelines.
- Advises clients of community resources, information and referrals for services, rights and responsibilities under programs or services.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- 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 physical health, mental health, and chemical health needs.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
- Knowledge of therapeutic and strength-based approaches
- Knowledge of agency policies
- Knowledge of data practices and confidentiality
- Skilled in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data
- Skilled in the use of computers and technology
- Skilled 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.
- Skilled in 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 as a team member.
- Ability 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.