Recruitment began on April 25, 2025
and the job listing Expires on May 8, 2025
Olmsted County has earned the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work – Southeast Minnesota designation.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Expected starting salary range $33.45 to $44.66. Full salary range $33.45 to $55.87.
Bachelor’s OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Desirable Qualifications:
Two (2) years of social service-related experience.
Nature of Work
Under supervision, and within Federal, State and locally developed programs and policies, identifies individual and/or family needs and works toward meeting those needs through County and community support services. Provides case management and/or advocacy for customers. May provide education in community-based settings. Works within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
Examples of Work
* Conducts home visits and interviews clients to assess needs, challenges, and strengths within individuals and family systems.
* Partners with families in the development of case plan goals that leverage family strengths to address barriers or challenges.
* Partners with families and schools to address attendance and behavioral concerns for children.
* Participate in school and other community-related meetings to address educational outcomes for children.
* Assists families with connecting to and accessing community resources (Early childhood education, childcare, employment, food, cash, and health benefits).
* Advocates for children, families, and communities.
* Maintains electronic case file documentation in compliance with program requirements.
* Promotes and supports engagement of natural supports and collaboration using case planning, family group, and other conference meetings.
* Participates in and presents work with families during weekly unit consultation.
* Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
* Knowledge of the social sciences.
* Knowledge of the principles of social work.
* Knowledge of community resources.
* Knowledge of social and economic problems.
* Knowledge of motivating factors of human behavior.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
* Knowledge of therapeutic and strength-based approaches.
* Knowledge of agency policies.
* Knowledge of data practices and confidentiality.
* Skill in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data.
* Skill in the use of computers and technology.
* Skill in individual and community advocacy.
* Ability to understand individual and family needs with empathy and objectivity
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
* Ability to organize efficiently and keep records systematically.
* Ability to work with diverse populations.
* Ability to serve as a liaison to community resources.
* Ability to drive an automobile.
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
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