Social Work Unit Supervisor - Youth Justice Behavioral Health

Description

Youth Justice Behavioral Health is seeking to hire a Social Work Unit Supervisor to support a team of social workers who meet the needs of youth who intersect with the Youth Justice System and have behavioral health needs. These social workers work in the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) and in the community. In addition to providing support to the youth and caregivers, this position will work with many business partners including Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR), Hennepin County Attorney's Office, Diversion Solutions, District Court, and community providers.

The ideal candidate for this role will have an in-depth understanding of children's mental health and resources, knowledge of the juvenile justice system and will have previous supervisory experience. The candidate should also be able to actively engage with youth and stakeholders and consistently review the needs and goals of the program. This role will have social workers both onsite at the JDC and social workers in the community. The position will continually review team needs and goals, meet with direct staff, and coordinate information from Juvenile Probation, Children's Mental Health, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office and the JDC. This role will report to the Youth Justice Behavioral Health Program Manager under Behavioral Health.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both onsite at the Juvenile Detention Center, 510 Park Ave Minneapolis, MN 55415 and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility dependent upon facility and resident needs. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

About the position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as a Social Work Unit Supervisor.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Establish and maintain standards for customer service and quality work through hiring staff, coaching, training, and evaluation of performance.

• Work with staff to provide information and referral, outreach, assessment, crisis intervention, service coordination, and case management.

• Manage successful change by providing leadership on county vision and mission, involving team in problem solving, and promoting thoughtful communication.

• Develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedures ensuring compliance with human resource rules, state statute, and assessment and case management best practice and standards.

• Engage the team in delivering high quality service to both our youth, our families, and our community partners.

• Lead team in monitoring adherence of case management standards as well as county and state standards, processes, and procedures.

• Serve as program lead, subject matter expert, and ensure program compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

• Facilitate continuous process improvement of systems and programs by determining needs and improvements, developing plans, developing policies, procedures, and evaluating outcomes for services.

• Promote and maintain a work environment where all customers are treated respectfully.

• Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field (or licensed as a graduate social worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work) and three years or more of experience as a social worker.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 27 quarter credits or more of graduate work in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, principles of social welfare, and four years or more of supervised experience as a social worker.

• Six years or more of experience as a Senior/Psychiatric/Child Protection Social Worker at Hennepin County.

Nice to have:

• Minnesota certification(s)/licensure(s) in one or more of the following: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and/or Licensed Psychologist (LP).

• Experience:

• Working in a supervisory, coaching, mentorship, or other leadership role overseeing responsibilities and delegating tasks to team members.

• The juvenile justice system or family court.

• Serving and engaging with diverse staff and clients.

• Knowledge of:

• Case management to include assessment, planning, and service development.

• County and community resources.

• Social work best practices and ethics.

• Diversity and inclusion strategies with a focus on disparities reduction.

Ability to:

• Foster an environment that recognizes and respects cultural, lifestyle, and socioeconomic differences.

• Establish and carry out effective working relationships with employees, other professionals, agencies, and residents.

• Work in a fast-paced environment.

About the department:

Hennepin County Public Health's vision is for all people who live, work and play in Hennepin County to experience optimal health grounded in health and racial equity. Our department works to improve the health of all county residents by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact their health and offering programs and services that help them to be healthy. We promote physical and mental health, prevent illness and injury associated with communicable diseases and environmental conditions, and reduce chronic diseases.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

This position will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Kristin Checco

Kristin.checco@hennepin.us

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work

• Public service

• Competitive pay

• Work-life balance

• Generous benefits

• Opportunities to grow

• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

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This position is hybrid and will be performed both onsite at the Juvenile Detention Center, 510 Park Ave Minneapolis, MN 55415 and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility dependent upon facility and resident needs. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

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Which of the following best describes the highest level of education you have attained in relation to this position?

• I have a master's degree or higher in social work or a closely related field (or licensed as a graduate social worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work).

• I have a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services and 27 or more quarter credits of graduate work in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and/or principles of social welfare.

• Neither of the above

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List your education including areas of study, years/credits completed, and degrees earned. If you do not have any education history, type "None" in the space provided.

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How many full-time equivalent years of supervised experience as a social worker do you have?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more

05

Describe your supervised experience as a social worker, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

06

Do you have six years or more of full-time equivalent experience as a Senior Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker, and/or Child Protection Social Worker at Hennepin County?

• Yes

• No

07

Describe your six years or more of full-time equivalent experience as a Senior Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker, and/or Child Protection Social Worker at Hennepin County, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

08

Indicate which of the following active state of Minnesota certification(s)/licensure(s) you have. Check all that apply.

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• None of the above

09

Do you have supervisory or lead worker experience?

• Yes

• No

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Describe your supervisory or lead worker experience, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

11

How many years of experience do you have working in a supervisory, coaching, mentorship, or other leadership role overseeing responsibilities and delegating tasks to team members?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more

12

Describe your experience working in a supervisory, coaching, mentorship, or other leadership role overseeing responsibilities and delegating tasks to team members, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

13

How many years of experience do you have in the juvenile justice system or family court?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more

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Describe your experience in the juvenile justice system or family court, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)

• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)

• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County

• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee

• Hennepin County job notification emails

• Indeed.com

• Job fair or networking event

• LinkedIn

• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)

• Professional association (job board or email)

• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com

• Other

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Required Question

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