Social Worker - Diversion And Recovery Team (Dart)

Description

The Diversion and Recovery Team (DART) in Hennepin County's Human Services and Public Health (HSPH) Behavioral Health division is seeking a Social Worker who is passionate about harm reduction, integrated care, and health equity. This position will provide voluntary, intensive case management to Hennepin County residents, who are 18+, living with a substance use disorder (SUD) and experiencing housing instability and has an interest in improving quality of life. You will work on an interdisciplinary team that includes additional case managers, peer recovery specialists, a nurse, and a vocational services worker.

This position will partner with a variety of agencies and organizations to advocate for client's autonomy and their desired recovery path as client's move through transitions of care. This often involves an understanding of client's choice and capacity and routine communication with partner agencies to negotiate a realistic plan of action. You will operate from a harm-reduction position with an ability to comfortably serve individuals in a variety of recovery avenues and support their autonomy and dignity by connecting the individual with community resources that match their goals. You will use a non-judgmental approach to engage with diverse clients, who may be experiencing a crisis related to mental health (MH) and/or a SUD, and have the ability to make quick decisions with the client under limited supervision.

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, working primarily face-to-face in the community, at 1800 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55405, and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evenings may be required. 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 Worker.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Provide voluntary case management services rooted in a person-first, trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach.

• Develop rapport and form long-term relationships with diverse clients with SUD, assess their evolving needs, engage in creative problem-solving, and deploy de-escalation techniques.

• Advocate for client's desired recovery path while maintaining positive working relationships with partner agencies, including medical facilities, and other MH, SUD, and/or housing programs.

• Work with a variety of partner agencies, including but not limited to; the Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic, American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC), crisis residences, hospitals, withdrawal management, board and lodges, and substance use treatment agencies.

• Maintain case records and correspondence with an interdisciplinary team, including completing assessments (e.g., needs assessments, functional assessments, and harm reduction assessments).

• Maintain and contribute to policies, procedures, and resources for the staff team.

• Provide support and consultation to other teammates, including but not limited to case consultation, signing the documentation, facilitating workgroups or meetings, or developing tools and resources.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

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

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

A valid driver's license, daily access to reliable transportation to travel throughout Hennepin County, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's permit.

Nice to have:

• Dually licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), or any of the following:

• Current Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LSGW), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and working towards becoming clinically licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).

• Experience:

• Serving individuals living with SUD.

• Employing harm-reduction strategies with individuals.

• Serving individuals living with a MH condition.

• Effectively interacting with people from diverse backgrounds including efforts towards disparity reduction.

Knowledge of:

• County and community resources for MH, SUD, social services, and basic needs.

• Harm reduction and trauma-informed care principles.

• Person-centered thinking.

• Social determinants of health.

• De-escalation strategies.

Ability to:

• Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.

• Effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Work well in a group setting, be accountable to the team.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

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 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 (select 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 may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

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 a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Taylor Dahlberg

taylor.dahlberg@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, working primarily face-to-face in the community, at 1800 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55405, and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evenings may be required. 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, daily access to reliable transportation to travel throughout Hennepin County, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers permit is required. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

02

Which of the following describes your education and experience as it relates to this posting? Check all that apply.

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

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

• None 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.

• Dually licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)

• Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

• Licensed in another state

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

• None of the above

05

How many years of experience do you have serving individuals living with SUD?

• 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

06

Describe your experience serving individuals living with SUD, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

How many years of experience do you have employing harm-reduction strategies with individuals?

• 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

08

Describe your experience employing harm-reduction strategies with individuals, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

09

How many years of experience do you have serving individuals living with a MH condition?

• 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

10

Describe your experience serving individuals living with a MH condition, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

11

In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent:

• American Sign Language

• Amharic

• Bosnian

• Cantonese

• Croatian

• Hmong

• Khmer

• Lakota/Dakota/Nakota

• Lao

• Mandarin

• Ojibwe

• Oromo

• Russian

• Spanish

• Somali

• Vietnamese

• Other American Indian language(s)

• Other

• None of the above

12

If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please indicate what other language you are fluent in. If are not fluent in another language, type "None" in the space provided.

13

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

14

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