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Social Worker - Child Protection

County Of Carlton • Full-time • Cloquet, Minnesota • 2w ago

Job Details

Cloquet (Community Services Building) - Cloquet, MN

Full Time

2 Year Degree

$63,960.00 - $76,167.00 Salary/year

Negligible

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Closes: 1/21/25

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services is an engaging and safe place to work with a flexible day-time weekday schedule. Ample opportunities for training, development, and career growth, with the possibility of telecommuting. Very competitive salary and benefit package with respectful and open atmosphere.

Why join Carlton County? The Public Health & Human Services department is committed to providing a welcoming environment. We offer:

41 hours personal paid time off and 12 paid holidays
Flexible scheduling and opportunity for part-time remote work
Comprehensive insurance including medical, dental, vision
Advancement/professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Employee well-being valued and culture of self-care
PERA pension plan
Limited evening and weekend hours may be worked for some positions.
The Minnesota Rural Public Health Nurse Loan Forgiveness program may be applied for if meet criteria(competitive)
https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/funding/loans/publichealth.html

Healthcare Benefits:

Family Health Insurance - Monthly Premium of $320.16

Single Health Insurance - Paid in Full by Employer

**HEALTH INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES COVERED IN FULL WITH A VEBA ACCOUNT FUNDED BY EMPLOYER

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Provide intensive social work services for the protection, reunification efforts, and care of children and their families that qualify as Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA); perform highly critical and culturally appropriate social work assessments on child protection services cases. Exercise a very high level of independent decision-making and problem-solving skills while meeting Federal and State requirements for ICWA cases. Work positively in a team environment, function constructively during conflict resolution and be positive and proactive when problem solving. Work may involve non-traditional hours and work sites. Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide ongoing array of services to county families and children to improve functioning and resolve issues

Develop a social service plan to address identified family issues.
- Make scheduled and unscheduled home visits throughout the state to determine needs of individuals and families for services and to monitor for compliance with service plan components.
- Address safety needs of children through safety planning.
- Monitor Children in Need of Protection and Services (CHIPS) cases that involve chemical dependency (CD) issues. Perform random urine analysis (UA) tests, interpret quick test results, and submit samples for formal analysis.
Provide referral services, follow up and coordination with community resources such as CD programs, counseling agencies, etc. Consult with PHN, CD assessor, psychologist and/or attorney in connection with case objectives.
Transport clients to/from court, appointments, visits, treatment facilities, foster homes, etc.

Manage out-of-home placements

Coordinate and implement legal components of assigned cases.
- Prepare information and make recommendations in connection with court cases and court proceedings. Maintain ongoing contact with Assistant County Attorney regarding status of cases.
- Testify in court proceedings.
- Interpret and implement judicial findings and court orders.
- Prepare for and participate in Parallel Protection Process (3P).
Provide out-of-home placement services.
- Assess “best fit” placement on least restrictive guidelines and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), consulting with other agencies as necessary. Comply with ICWA active effort guidelines.
- Refer, contact, and develop agreement with placement agencies.
  - Work with the family towards reunification.
  - Monitor placement and evaluate progress through client visits.
  - Coordinate services and post placement plans with appropriate individuals or agencies.

Maintain case records which meet federal, state and local guidelines.

Complete all required forms/documentation.
- Complete application.
- Social service plans.
- Placement plans.
- Transfer and closing paperwork.
- Pertinent case information (e.g., psychological information, court orders, etc.).
- SSIS time recording by the 5th of the next month.
- Other paperwork as required by federal, state and agency.
Complete extensive kinship and/or adoption forms/documentation.
Provide back licensing support for child care/foster care licensor as needed.

On-call back-up

Provide on-call services 3-4 times per month either by telephone or for walk-in clientele as back-up to the on-call social worker.
- Provide information and referral services to the general public.
- Assess the needs of persons requesting services.
- Refer to the appropriate community and/or inter-agency service(s).
- Relay information to ongoing case workers regarding calls received.
Receive reports of child maltreatment.
- Document reported information.
- Assess urgency of report and need for immediate action.
- Provide assessment worker or law enforcement officer with the reported information.
- Contact assessment worker or law enforcement via cell phone or by calling 911 if immediate action is needed.
- Provide on-call coverage on the weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Training/Meetings

Attend trainings, workshops and conferences to comply with State of Minnesota requirements for certification to perform child protection/child welfare services.
Attend required agency meetings to maintain awareness of relevant policies, resources and information. Meetings include unit, all staff, dialogue, Child Protection Team, Case Consultation, and Drug Court upon request.
Assist in training new co-workers in unit procedures and best practices for child protection services. Serve as a resource for questions.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

BA/BS in Social Work or Human Services-related field.
One (1) year professional work experience.
Additional experience in counseling, social work, chemical dependency or child protection preferred.

Note:

Selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal background study.

Training Required:

Ongoing Child Protection Services training to include forty (40) CEUs every two (2) years.

Certificates/Licenses Required:

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work case management as they apply to the treatment of major behavior and addiction.
Knowledge of the causative factors leading to social maladjustment.
Knowledge of and ability to implement relevant laws, regulations and policies regarding social service provision, reporting requirements, data practices/confidentiality and client rights. Knowledge of and ability to implement ICWA and MIFPA. Ongoing knowledge of statute changes.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural differences and special needs of various minority groups.
Knowledge of therapeutic processes and their appropriate uses.
Knowledge of community resources including functions of other social service agencies.
Knowledge of legal/court procedures.
Knowledge of human development and behavior, family and group dynamics, safety planning, and mental, physical and social dysfunctions.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in consultation, problem solving and coordination of service delivery.
Skill in assessing and diagnosing the social/mental functioning and treatment modality appropriate for clients and writing appropriate treatment plans.
Skill in counseling individuals and groups on short and long term bases.
Skill in identifying physical and sexual abuse symptoms.
Skill in interviewing adults and children.
Skill in educating/training others.
Ability to develop and maintain effective professional work relationships and therapeutic relationships with clients.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions/judgments with minimal consultation.
Ability to address conflict, hostility, and resistance and to assist clients to achieve realistic goals.
Ability to effectively handle and work within crisis and stressful situations/conditions.
Ability to read, write and speak other languages may be required for cultural sensitivity positions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

The person chosen for this position must fully support the core values and mission of Carlton County Public Health & Human Services

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