• Job Description

  Req#: 4466557
  POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
  DEPARTMENT: Social Services
  HOURS: Full-time
  PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $67,643 - $76,099/annually (Salary Grade 108)
  FULL SALARY RANGE: $67,643 - $105,693/annually
  LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-person at the Northern Service Center, West St. Paul
  UNION: AFSCME 306
  CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 4/26/2024
  
  Currently, there are 2 vacancies available for this position.
  
  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 - Social Worker 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.
  
  The area/population this position will work with:
  
  Under 65: Individuals under age 65 with a strong focus on children living in their family home or in out-of-home voluntary placement with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities providing coordination, collaboration, and supports through the Home and Community Based Wavers - Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Community Alternative Care (CAC), and Brain Injury (BI) waivers or Developmental Disability (DD) waivers. 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
  • QDDP (Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional - This position is specific work with Rule 185 Developmental Disability Find the definition of QDDP here. Search CBSM-Glossary and then the letter Q;
  AND
  • Required license(s): Valid Driver's license.
  
  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.
  • Prior work with supporting children in Out-of-Home Voluntary Foster Care Placement under MN Statute 260D.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, and children's mental health.
  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.
  
  Essential Functions: 1-11• 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, or familiarity with, Out-of-Home Voluntary Child placement practices.
  • Knowledge crisis stabilizations services and supports.
  • Knowledge of medical/psychiatric /diagnoses, medications, and basic medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of Home and Community Based Service Waivers (CAC, CADI,BI, DD).
  • 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

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