Child Service Worker

3 weeks ago

Hennepin County, United States Hennepin County Full time

Description

The Child Protection division of Health and Human Services is seeking to hire multiple Social Workers who will function as a Child Service Worker and will work on cases with an Ongoing Child Protection Social Worker as a team. The Child Service Workers will work to ensure that the physical, educational, medical, cultural, mental health and general well-being needs of children in out of home placement are met while the family is receiving child protection services. A particular emphasis will be securing out of home placements for children who are ordered into out of home placement and are in need of foster care and continuous placement. Additional expectations include working effectively in teams with other social workers, foster parents, therapists, Guardians ad Litem, medical personnel, and other professionals.

Hennepin County is an agency that strives towards an equitable, respectful, and diverse workplace. Individuals hired into these positions will support decreasing disparities in this work and will work towards supporting families, youth, and children in a trauma informed and culturally appropriate way.

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 visitemployee referral program. 

Location and hours:
These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various designated Child Protection satellite offices, in the community, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but flexibility will be required to work outside of these hours and at time that will include evenings and weekends. Additionally, various Child Protection positions will require being able to report/respond in person to an emergent situation within 30 to 60 minutes. While these positions are 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 these position types :
These are a full-time, benefit earning position.
These positions are internally classified as a Social Worker
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In these positions you will:

Team with Child Protection Social Workers and internal/external stakeholders to increase child well-being, safety, and permanency. Interview, assess, and perform case evaluations of clients to determine individual needs and establish appropriate treatment and service goals. Ensure children's physical, educational, medical, cultural, and mental health needs are met while they are in out of home placement care and provide transportation when needed. Provide preventive and direct services to clients who have mental, emotional, or physical disabilities and other cases involving complex social and financial problems. Complete Out-of-Home Placement Plans addressing the specific needs of the child or youth. Complete Independent Living Skills Plans for youth ages fourteen and older addressing housing, employment, education, transportation, physical and mental health, social connections and supports, and vital documents. Make referrals to appropriate community resources and arrange for services while interpreting social and emotional factors to other's involved in treatment of children/youth.  Make monthly visits to clients' homes. Explain policies, regulations, and programs to clients and the public. Prepare social histories with emphasis on psychosocial factors, adoption, or foster home placements. Prepare court reports, attend court hearings, and notify court and County Attorneys regarding youth updates. Need to have: One of the following:Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or equivalent field.Licensure as a social worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work. A valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers permit, and daily access to reliable transportation sufficient to transport clients and attend meetings. Nice to have: Experience: Providing professional social work services such as case management. Working directly with clients and identifying and appropriately responding to their needs.Working with diverse and underserved population of different backgrounds and cultures. Recognition and respect for culture differences and culturally appropriate services.  Knowledge of county and community resources.  Ability to function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.  Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

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