Salary: See Position Description
Location : West St. Paul, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 32231A.23.003
Department: Social Services
Division: 30 CSS
Opening Date: 08/31/2023
Closing Date: 9/15/2023 4:30 PM Central
General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
HOURS: Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $65,514.00 – $73,703.00/annually (108 Salary Grade)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $65,514.00 – $102,365.00/annually
LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-person at the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul
UNION: AFSCME 306
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 9/15/2023
Come join us at Dakota County and “Be more”. Dakota County employs over 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions makes Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work County government does is unique. Dakota County offers important careers – the kind of careers that make a difference in people’s lives.
Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.
This specific Community Living Specialist -Case Manager/Reassessor performs functions related to case management for persons, who have a disability or may be at risk for placement in a nursing/hospital/intermediate care facility, residential treatment facility, or foster care, and receive home and community based services. This position will also be a certified MnCHOICES Reassessor for their caseload. This individual will perform functions related to eligibility for individuals with disabilities, developmental/intellectual disabilities using the MnCHOICES tool.
The area/population this position will work with:
Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities Rule 185: Individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities who are receiving non waivered county and state-funded services.
Currently, there are 2 vacancies available for this position
Minimum Qualifications
NEED TO HAVE:
• Bachelor’s degree in one of following fields: Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services, Special Education, or related Human Services field;
AND
• One year full-time professional experience OR two years full-time para-professional experience in a human service agency;
AND
• Required license(s): Valid Driver’s license.
• Must meet QDDP (Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional) or formerly known as QMRP Qualifications. Find the definition of QDDP Search CBSM-Glossary and then the letter Q.
NICE TO HAVE:
• Master’s degree and/or experience in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, or related field.
• Prior professional experience in supporting children with emotional, behavioral and developmental disabilities’ including mental health diagnoses and/or children receiving in home or community based settings.
• Ability to read, write, and/or speak in a secondary language (e.g., Somali, Spanish).
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
1. Effectively engages individuals/families to assess needs, strengths, and family dynamics, to evaluate level of safety and/or risk.
2. Engages virtually or in-person, of persons with disabilities or functional limitations, initially and/or within scope of ongoing case management.
3. Identifies Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and additional supports/services which may benefit persons being served, provides information and/or referrals to other Community Services departments or community agencies, and collaborates effectively with all stakeholders.
4. Develops and implements an individual community support and service plan per relevant policies, procedures, statutes, and professional practice using person-centered planning.
5. Completes federal, state, and agency required documentation for all persons assessed, receiving ongoing case management, and upon closure of services.
6. Assesses and monitors persons being served for progress toward goals through required contacts, service plan adjustments and coordination of services with various service providers.
7. Responds effectively in crises situations. Provides coordination of crisis management, develops and implements a safety plan for persons served to maximize safety and minimize community risk.
8. Engages and collaborates with K-12 schools, medical/behavioral health providers law enforcement, court, child and adult protection,
9. Attends regular and periodic meetings and trainings consistent with the role and participates on work teams as requested.
10. Other duties as assigned such as supporting community emergency response functions per county emergency response plan.
11. Demonstrates a commitment to support cultural diversity County wide, actively supports the County’s inclusion, diversity and equity initiatives, and works to address the needs of diverse and underserved communities.
12. Performs re-assessments, virtually or in-person, of persons with disabilities or functional limitations to determine eligibility for home and community-based services (HCBS).
Essential Functions: 1-12
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
• Knowledge of human development (specifically child development), children’s mental health and co-morbidity, cultural influences, family dynamics/systems and counseling/education concepts.
• Knowledge of complex service systems ranging from health care delivery system, medical insurance, and home and community based services.
• Knowledge of medical diagnosis, medications, and basic medical terminology.
• Knowledge of community resources and funding sources.
• Knowledge of statutes, rules, policies, and professional practices pertaining to specific discipline.
• Able to effectively use, learn and integrate various software applications/programs into practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to gather information and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to engage with, listen to, and interact with persons (being served and co-workers) effectively.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for the diversity of customers, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with a disability or whose first language may be other than English.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a hybrid environment with telework, work in a County office building and on visits to client’s homes. Travel is required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as environmental conditions of unsanitary homes and property, unsafe neighborhoods, challenging and potentially violent and unpredictable clients and family members, pets, and animals; Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents and vibration; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases and poor ventilation; hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids; inadequate lighting; work space restricting movement; and intense noise may occur on visits to client’s homes.
SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
Qualified candidates must pass a criminal history background check and may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Dakota County Employee Relations
www.co.dakota.mn.us
Main Number 651.438.4435 (contact 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday)
Fax 651.438.8178
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
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*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position.
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Check all that apply.
- I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, or Human Services related field.
- I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, or related field.
- I have at least one year of full-time PROFESSIONAL work experience.
- I have at least two years of full-time paraprofessional experience working in a human service related agency.
- I’m a licensed Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychologist
- I meet the requirements for Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP)
- I have a Valid Driver’s License
- None of the above
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Select the highest level of education COMPLETED/Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment.)
- High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
- Professional/Technical Certificate equivalent to 1 year of full-time post-secondary education
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree or above
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If you have a Bachelor’s degree please note major. If you have no degree indicate “NONE”.
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If you have a Master’s degree please note major. If you have no degree indicate “NONE”.
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How many years of experience do you have working as a professional in a social services or public health agency? Professionals: Occupations in which workers have a recognized degree or formal training and have the authority to solve or resolve problems with autonomy in their area of expertise.
- Less than 1 year
- 1 – 2 years
- 3 – 5 years
- 5 or more years
- None
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Describe your experience working as a professional in a social services or public health agency. List the agency you worked for, dates of employment and duties performed. If you have no experience, indicate “NONE”.
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How many years of full-time paraprofessional experience do you have working in a social servicehuman service agency? Paraprofessionals: Occupations in which workers perform some of the duties of a professional or technician in a supportive role, which usually require less formal training and/or experience normally required for a professional status.
- Less than 2 years
- 2 or more years
- None
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Describe your paraprofessional experience working in a human services agency. List the agency you worked for, dates of employment and duties performed. If you have no experience, indicate “NONE”.
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How many years of County social work experience do you have with protective services, children or adult mental health, assessment/case management for persons with disabilities, public health, or other services?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 – 2 years
- 3 – 5 years
- 5 + years
- None
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Describe your County social work experience with protective services, children or adult mental health, assessment/case management for persons with disabilities, public health, or other services. If you have no experience, indicate “NONE”.
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Do you currently have QDDP (Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional) or formerly known as QMRP status? Find the definition of QDDP here. Search CBSM-Glossary and then the letter Q.
- Yes
- No
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How many years of direct QDDP work experience do you have working in the field of developmental disabilities?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 – 2 years
- 3 – 5 years
- 5 + years
- None
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Describe your direct QDDP work experience in the field of developmental disabilities. List the agency you worked for, dates of employment and duties performed. If you have no experience, indicate “NONE”.
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Do you have experience with MnCHOICES Assessments?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 – 2 years
- 3 – 5 years
- 5 + years
- None
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Describe your MnCHOICES Assessment work experience. If you have no experience, indicate “NONE”.
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How many years of experience do have as a professional social work case manager (including direct supervision) with any one of the following key target groups: children, people with mental illness, chemical dependency, persons with physical/medical/cognitive/behavioral disabilities?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 – 2 years
- 3 – 5 years
- 5 + years
- None
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Describe your experience as a professional social work case manager (including direct supervision) with any one of the following key target groups including: children, people with mental illness, chemical dependency, persons with physical/medical/cognitive/behavioral disabilities. If you have no experience, indicate “NONE”.
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How many years of experience do you have coordinating/providing children’s mental health services?
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months – 2 years
- 2 – 4 years
- 5 or more years
- None
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Please describe your experience coordinating/providing children’s mental health services. If you have no experience indicate “NONE”.
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Are you proficient in a language other than English? If so, identify the skills you possess. Check ALL that apply.
- Speak
- Read
- Write
- None
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If you are proficient in a secondary language (e.g., Somali, Spanish) please identify the language and years of experience. If not, please indicate “NONE.”
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Describe how your background and experiences will contribute to Dakota County’s goal of promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity in all we do.
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How many years of experience (work, school, community, cultural experiences, etc.) do you have engaging with underrepresented communities (people of color, lower social-economic levels, etc.)? Include positions where your clients at least 20% from these populations.
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-5 years
- More than 5 years
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If selected for this position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary?
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Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. You may have been asked this question in the Agency Wide Questions but we would ask you to please complete this question here as well. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
- Dakota County Website
- Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
- Careerbuilder
- College Website, Instructor, Career Services
- JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
- League of Minnesota Cities
- MN Association of Counties
- Minnesota Council of Non-Profits
- Minnesota Works Website
- Monster
- InDeed
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Mad Mimi)
- Job Fair or Dakota County Event
- Professional Association Website
- I am a former employee of Dakota County
- Referred by A Dakota County Employee
- Friend, Family or Colleague
- Other
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If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
Required Question