Social Worker - Long Term Services And Supports

Description

The Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Service Area of the Human Services and Public Health Department (HSPHD) is seeking a Social Worker to complete initial assessments. In this position you will complete assessments utilizing the MnCHOICES assessment tool and will be a member of an interdisciplinary team of Public Health Nurses and Social Workers. The Long Term Services and Supports assessments provide referral and planning, are person-centered, strength and needs based, and serve to inform recipient of options, determine eligibility, level of care and service needs. The team administers Medicaid waiver and state programs that in addition to serving frail seniors, serves individuals with brain injury, mental health, complex medical, developmental, and physical disabilities.

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 on-site at various Hennepin County locations and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 this position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as a Social Worker.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Conduct person-centered comprehensive social/health/medical/psych assessments.

• Create person-centered support plans utilizing formal services, community resources, and informal supports, making referrals as necessary.

• Determine applicants' risk of institutional care and their level of care according to state and federal criteria.

• Assist the applicant in identifying relevant goals along with specific supports that will enhance a person's ability to meet goals.

• Provide eligible applicants Waivers and PCA services according to availability.

• Document data and case activities in State and County computer-based programs.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or an equivalent field.

• Licensure as a social worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work

A valid driver's license and daily access to reliable transportation to travel primarily within/outside of the metro area to visit clients in their residential setting. Nice to have:

• Experience with:

• Providing home and community-based services.

• Conducting person-centered comprehensive assessments.

• Documenting data and case activities in state and county computer-based programs.

Knowledge of:

• Medicaid Waiver programs and MA Home Care services.

• Payer sources for home and community-based services and existing community-based services.

Ability to demonstrate interpersonal, organizational, and person-centered skills.

About the department:

Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.

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 with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive 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.

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

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Taylor Dahlberg

taylor.dahlberg@hennepin.us

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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.

01

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various Hennepin County locations and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

A valid driver's license and daily access to reliable transportation to travel primarily within/outside of the metro area to visit clients in their residential setting.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

02

Which of the following describes your education and experience as related to this position? Check all that apply.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or an equivalent field

• Licensed as a Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work

• Neither of the above

03

List any post high school education you have completed. Indicate the school(s) you attended and your major area(s) of specialization, and any degree(s) earned. If you do not have post high school education, type "None" in the space provided.

04

Indicate which of the following active State of Minnesota certifications/licensures you have. Check all that apply.

• Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

• Clinical Nursing Specialist (CNS)

• Licensed Graduate Social Worker

• Licensed in another state

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

• Licensed Mental Health Professional

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

• Licensed Psychologist (LP)

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

• Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Not a licensed social worker at this time, but I am eligible for licensure

• None of the above

05

How many full-time years of experience do you have providing home and community-based services?

• 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

06

Describe your experience providing home and community-based services, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

Do you have experience conducting person-centered comprehensive assessments?

• Yes

• No

08

Describe your experience conducting person-centered comprehensive assessments, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

09

Do you have experience documenting data and case activities in state and county computer-based programs?

• Yes

• No

10

Describe your experience documenting data and case activities in state and county computer-based programs, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

11

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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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs