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Social Worker-Adult Mental Health & Protective Services

Employer
Goodhue County Human Resources
Location
Red Wing, MN
Salary
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MINNESOTA MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GOODHUE COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: County Agency Social Worker-Adult Mental Health and Protective Services

Come join the public service team at Goodhue County Health & Human Services! You will be a part of skilled, caring and knowledgeable HHS professionals whose talents and contributions promote, strengthen and protect the health of individuals, families and communities in Goodhue County every single day!
The Goodhue County Social Services Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of County Agency Social Worker in Adult Mental Health and Adult Protective Services.

Kinds of Work:
Under general supervision, provides Adult Mental Health Case Management and Adult Protective Services.
Examples of Work:
 Develop an individualized Functional Assessment and Case Plan.
 Assess needs and assist in accessing care/services, thus reducing more intrusive services.
 Be familiar with area resources for the member to access.
 Ensure coordination of client mental health services and other services.
 Monitor the delivery of services for effectiveness.
 Conduct Adult Protection Assessments on vulnerable adults.
 Conduct Pre-Petition Screenings for Civil Commitment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 Knowledge of the principles and techniques of interviewing.
 Knowledge of social casework objectives, principles and methods.
 Knowledge of mental health/illness, vulnerable adults and substance use.
 Ability to work well on a multi-disciplinary team.
 Ability to work collaboratively in the development and coordination of community resources to meet client's needs, utilizing a strength based lens.
 Ability to manage time productively.
 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, along with utilizing technology.

Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or closely related field.

Rate of Pay: Compensation: The pay range is $27.84/hr. Full time: 40 hours/week. The County's comprehensive benefit package includes medical and dental insurance, health savings account, employer paid life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave and 12 paid holidays per year. County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Completion of a Minnesota Merit System application is required. Applications can be accessed and submitted online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm (or by clicking on the ''apply'' button) by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022.

GOODHUE COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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Welcome to Goodhue County!

We have multiple full time opportunities available.

The County's comprehensive benefit package includes medical and dental insurance, health savings account, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave and 12 paid holidays per year. County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Visit us online to view our open positions.
www.co.goodhue.mn.us/jobs

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