Social Worker, Senior Child Protection Services

Description

The Child Protection Services area in the Human Services department is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) unit. FGDM is a family-centered, strengths-based and culturally relevant approach to engaging families that can aid the collaboration between the family and the agency. FGDM gathers the parents and the extended family of children involved with Hennepin County Child Protection, or other child welfare services, together to thoughtfully and carefully plan for the protection and safety of their children. As the Children Family Services area continues its mission with transformation and our work on disparities and equity, additional facilitation expectations will be required.

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 in the community and remote as job duties require. This position will require some traveling throughout and outside of Hennepin County to conduct in-person meetings with families. Generally, the work schedule is Monday through Friday, typical work hours are 8:00 a.m.

• 5:30 p.m., but schedule flexibility is essential as some of the conferences may be held in the evenings and/or weekends. 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 a Social Worker, Senior.

Click here to view the job classification specification for Social Worker, Senior.

In this position you will:

• Prepare and maintain case records, case findings, correspondences, and reports.

• Facilitate meetings between social workers/service providers and family members.

• Increase family engagement in collaborative decision making for the purposes of case planning, placement prevention, reunification, safety planning, permanency planning and/or for youth preparing for independence.

• Collaborate with social workers in all Child Protection Service areas, Kinship, Foster Care Licensing, Child Welfare, Child Services, Children's Mental Health, Extended Foster Care, and community agencies using the Family Group Decision Making model.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

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

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, three years or more of full-time supervised experience as a social worker.

• Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field with course work emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles or social welfare.

A valid driver's license and daily access to reliable transportation to travel primarily within/outside of the metro area to meet with clients in their residential settings and/or perform authorized off-site work duties.Nice to have:

• Experience:

• Working within child welfare.

• Coordinating and facilitating meetings between social workers, service providers, and family members.

• Increasing family engagement in collaborative decision making for the purposes of case planning, placement prevention, reunification, safety planning, permanency planning and/or for youth preparing for independence.

• Using Microsoft Teams and Zoom to facilitate virtual meetings.

Ability to:

• Possess awareness and sensitivity to various cultural practices and strengths.

• Engage quickly and effectively with children, youth, families, and service providers.

• Be assertive in moving meetings forward.

• Manage conflict and emotional situations without becoming central to the process.

Candidates with fluency in a language in addition to English 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.

Criminal background checks: Applicants with convictions are not automatically disqualified.

Each case is considered on its individual circumstances and the type of work.

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

Final candidates will be required to complete a driver's license check, drug test and/or background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Katie.Bakke

Katie.Bakke@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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The requirements of the positions are:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both in the community and remote as job duties require. This position will require some traveling throughout and outside of Hennepin County to conduct in-person meetings with families. Generally, the work schedule is Monday through Friday, typical work hours are 8:00 a.m.

• 5:30 p.m., but schedule flexibility is essential as some of the conferences may be held in the evenings and/or weekends. 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 meet with clients in their residential settings and/or perform authorized off-site work duties.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

02

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

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

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three years of full-time supervised experience as a social worker.

• Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field with course work emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles or social welfare.

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

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

• None of the above.

03

List your relevant education making reference to area(s) of study, school(s) attended, credits completed and certificate(s)/degree(s) earned. Include your 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

04

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

• I do not have this experience

• Less than one year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more

05

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

06

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

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

• Licensed Graduate Social Worker

• Licensed in another state

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

• Mental Health Professional (per MN Statute 245.462 Subd. 18)

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

• Mental Health Practitioner (per MN Statute 245.4871.)

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

• None of the above

07

Which of the following application(s) have you used to facilitate virtual meetings? Check all that apply.

• Microsoft Teams

• Zoom

• None of the above

08

How many full-time years of experience do you have working within child welfare?

• 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

09

Briefly describe your experience working within child welfare, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

10

How many years of experience do you have coordinating and facilitating meetings between social workers, service providers, and family members?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than one 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

11

Describe your experience coordinating and facilitating meetings between social workers, service providers, and family members, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

12

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

• Spanish

• Hmong

• Somali

• Russian

• Laotian

• Vietnamese

• American Sign Language

• Amharic

• Cambodian

• Cantonese

• Bosnian

• Mandarin

• Oromo

• Lakota/Dakota/Nakota

• Ojibwe

• Other American Indian language(s)

• Other

• None of these

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

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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