POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
HOURS: Full-time, 1.0 FTE
This position requires the ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
This position is grant funded with potential of a permanent position within Social Services after the grant funded position ends.
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 Saint Paul
UNION: AFSCME
CLOSE DATE: Continuous with first review of applications on 3/16/2024

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. You will not be just another employee; you'll be a valued employee making a difference in the lives of Dakota County residents every single day. Will you be the next person to join us at Dakota County?

Crisis Stabilization Social Workers are responsible for providing short-term, intensive, in-home therapeutic services to children and adults who are experiencing ongoing mental health crisis.

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy
AND
Licensure as a Mental Health Professional
AND
Valid Driver's License


*Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3102 (L), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive.

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. Develop and implement all or part of an individualized treatment plan, defining initial and ongoing measurable goals and objectives.
2. Provide, arrange, and coordinate direct services and advocacy to clients and families. 3. Facilitate, integrate, and mobilize community resources on behalf of the client. Develop services where needed resources do not exist.
4. Evaluate, document, and monitor progress toward goals and objectives.
5. Research, maintain, and apply knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and statutes. Provide training and education to others.
6. Complete agency, state, and federal required documentation as related to client activity according to mandated timelines.
7. Closure of crisis stabilization activity with client based on resolution of established goals and/or successful integration to community resources. Terminate activity with client when client requests closure or when involuntary closure is ordered.
8. Assist with occasional pre-petition screenings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1-7 are essential functions.

* Knowledge of child and human development, family dynamics and systems, including crisis management and cultural competency.
* Knowledge of community resources and funding sources.
* Knowledge of medical diagnoses, medications, and basic medical terminology, as well as medical insurance processes and procedures.
* Knowledge of statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to social work and the ability to research the same.
* Interviewing, negotiation, and listening skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a County office building and on client home visits. Some travel is required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to inadequate lighting may occur on client home visits. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, cell phone, pager, audio/visual equipment, and copy and fax machines.

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.

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