Salary: $32.24 – $45.22 Hourly
Location : Faribault, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-061
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 07/27/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
**FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AUGUST 10TH
The MnCHOICES Certified Assessor completes assessments and provides case management services to individuals under the age of 65 in Rice County regardless of payer source. Assessments provide information and resources to individuals and/or their legal representatives based on their stated preferences and assessed needs. Assessments are also used to determine an individual’s eligibility for Long Term Services and Supports, and the Minnesota Waiver Programs.
Examples of Duties
- Completes MnCHOICES assessments for individuals to identify appropriate options for care.
- Provides case management services to individuals under the age of 65 residing in Rice County receiving PCA services, and not on a Minnesota Waiver Program.
- Attends training sessions and staff/community meetings.
- Provides back-up intake support for the County and responds to calls on the County crisis line.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services field, and two years of supervised experience working with individuals with physical disabilities, mental illness, brain injuries or developmental disabilities. A valid Driver’s license is required upon hire. The Social Worker must be a MnCHOICES Certified Assessor through the State of Minnesota.
Preferred Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Social Work, and three years of experience as a County Social Worker is preferred.
Supplemental Information
HIRING RANGE / UNION: $32.24 – $33.77 per hour / SS unit – Grade 12
HOURS: Business hours are 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday. Full-time hours equal 40 hours per week.
Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.
County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
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Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the “Education,” “Work Experience” or “Skills” section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
- I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
- I do not agree to the above information.
02
Which of the following best describes your level of education at the closing date of the job posting?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related human service field.
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or related human service field.
- Other degree not in Social Work or related human services field.
- None of the above.
03
Which best describes your level of professional work experience with Home and Community Based Waivered services?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 – 2 years of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
04
Please indicate which programs you have experience in:(check all that apply)
- AC/EW = Alternative Care and Elderly Waiver
- CADI = Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals
- CAC = Community Alternative Care
- BI = Brain Injury Waiver
- DD = Waiver for Persons with Developmental Disabilities or Related Conditions or Rule 185 Case Management
- MH = Targeted Case Management for people with mental illness
- PCA = Assessments for personal care assistance services
- HCP = conducting assessments and developing service plans/care plans for a home care provider
- Other or some other experience doing assessment and care planning for people who live in the community.
- None of the above
05
IF YOU ANSWERED NONE OF THE ABOVE/NO EXPERIENCE to question 2, 3, or 4 please explain in detail how your combined education and experience is equivalent to meet the minimum qualification requirements. (If not applicable list “NA”).
06
Which best describes your professional work experience as a Social Worker in a county social service agency?
- No experience
- Less than one year of experience.
- 1 – 2 years of experience.
- 3 – 4 years of experience.
- 5 or more years of experience.
07
Please provide in detail where you gained your professional experience with a County Social/Human Service Agency in question #6. List the employer, position held, length of employment. If not applicable, please list NA.
08
Do you have professional work experience ensuring confidentiality of files and records and using discretion in controlling access to and release of information.
- Yes
- No
09
Please provide in detail where you gained your professional experience with ensuring confidentiality of files and records and using discretion in controlling access to and release of information in question #8. If not applicable, please list NA.
10
Do you have experience with the Social Service Information System (SSIS)?
- Yes
- No
11
Please provide in detail where you gained your professional experience with Social Service Information System (SSIS) in question #10. If not applicable, please list NA.
12
Do you have experience coordinating crisis intervention strategies including but not limited to activating EMS?
- Yes
- No
13
Please provide in detail where you gained your professional experience with Crisis Intervention Strategies including but not limited to activating EMS in question #12. If not applicable, please list NA.
14
Do you have professional work experience creating case plans?
- Yes
- No
15
Please provide in detail where you gained your professional experience with creating case plans in question #14. If not applicable, please list NA.
16
Do you have professional experience directing a team of service providers to meet the needs of an individual with disabilities?
- Yes
- No
17
Please provide in detail where you gained your professional experience with directing a team of service providers to meet the needs of an individual with disabilities in question #16. If not applicable, please list NA.
18
Which best describes your years of professional experience working with families? (e.g. engaging families in services, screening and assessing family situations, utilize therapeutic approaches to stabilize and support families)?
- No experience.
- Less than 1 year of experience.
- 1 – 2 years of experience.
- 3 years or more of experience.
19
Do you have professional experience working with health care providers regarding client needs?
- Yes
- No
20
Please provide in detail where you gained your professional experience with health care providers regarding client needs in question #19. If not applicable, please list NA.
21
Do you have professional experience working with Managed Care Providers?
- Yes
- No
22
Please provide in detail where you gained your professional experience with working with Managed Care Providers in question #21. If not applicable, please list NA.
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