Hennepin County (Mn) Minneapolis , MN 55415
Posted 2 weeks ago
Description
The Behavioral Health area is seeking to hire a Senior Social Worker to assist in supporting individuals with mental health, medical, and substance use needs who are involved in the criminal justice systems. This position is part of Behavioral Health Court Services and works closely with Diversion Solutions and the Hennepin County Attorney Office. The Social Worker will work on a multi-disciplinary team to support the social, mental, and chemical health needs of the person referred to this program.
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 the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and at the Grain Exchange Building, 400 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. Ability to travel to attend meetings and meet with residents in the community will be required. 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 Social Worker, Senior.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position you will:
Need to have:
A valid driver's license and daily access to reliable transportation to travel primarily within Hennepin County.Nice to have:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
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 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.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips.
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 driver's license check, 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:
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 the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and at the Grain Exchange Building, 400 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. Ability to travel to attend meetings and meet with residents in the community will be required. 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 Hennepin County.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
02
Which of the following describes your education and experience as related to this posting? Check all that apply.
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
How many years of full-time supervised work experience do you have as a social worker?
05
Describe your 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.
07
If you selected, other license or licensed in another state, provide the types of current licensure you hold. If you did not select these options, type "N/A" in the space provided.
08
How many years of experience do you have serving individuals living with substance use disorders, and mental health conditions.
09
Describe your experience serving individuals living with substance use disorders, and mental health conditions, 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 serving individuals who are involved in the criminal justice system.
11
Describe your experience serving individuals who are involved in the criminal justice system, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
12
How many years of experience do you have interacting with people from diverse backgrounds including efforts towards disparity reduction?
13
Describe your experience interacting with people from diverse backgrounds including efforts towards disparity reduction, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
14
In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent:
15
If you selected other, provide the languages you are fluent in. If you selected none of the above, type "N/A" in the space provided.
16
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.
17
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
Hennepin County (Mn)