Job Description

Expected starting salary is $33.45 to $44.66. Full salary range $33.45 to $55.87.
Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Desirable Qualifications:
Two years of social service-related experience. Experience with child foster care licensing and monitoring compliance of Minnesota Rule and Statute.
Under supervision, and within Federal, State and locally developed programs and policies, identifies individual and/or family needs and works toward meeting those needs through County and community support services. Provides case management and/or advocacy for customers. May provide education in community-based settings. Works within a multi-disciplinary team setting. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

• Assess applicants and their home settings in accordance with licensing standards to determine eligibility for foster care licensure
• Assist applicants and license holders with completing licensing documents to obtain licensure, maintain eligibility, monitor ongoing compliance of licensing requirements, and evaluation of foster homes and services provided
• Conduct home study assessment process to identify family strengths, needs, and challenges
• Assess and address individual family's needs to ensure appropriate support and service coordination and resource information
• Support families in identifying and strengthening their natural support systems
• Provide support to kinship and relative care providers by helping them navigate grief and loss, trauma, court process, and complex family relationships
• Coordinate out-of-home placements requests by matching children with foster families based on individual strengths and needs
• Inform clients about available resources, their rights and their responsibilities under programs and services
• Serve as a liaison and support resource between foster parents, social workers, and other service providers
• Collaborate and correspond with referring social workers and agencies to share information and coordinate services
• Participate in Family Involvement Strategies meetings as needed to identify and enhance natural supports for child and families
• Maintain detailed documentation and records in electronic case files to ensure compliance with state and federal licensing requirements
• Consult and collaborate with the licensing team, other county departments and community service providers to develop and provide appropriate and timely services
• Consult with Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) regarding licensing requirements and violations
• Represents the department in community outreach and community engagements, including presenting program information and collaborating on service planning
• Participate in Rule 13 audits as needed to ensure compliance with MN Rule and Statute.

• Knowledge of the social sciences
• Knowledge of the principles of social work
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of social and economic problems
• Knowledge of motivating factors of human behavior
• Knowledge of the dynamics of victimization and the root causes of violence
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, including victim rights
• Knowledge of therapeutic and strength-based approaches
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to victim issues, victim needs
• Knowledge of agency policies
• Knowledge of data practices and confidentiality
• Skilled in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data
• Skill in the use of computers and technology
• Skills in individual and community advocacy
• Ability to understand individual and family needs with empathy and objectivity
• Ability to exercise good judgment in recommending possible solutions for individual and family needs and when utilizing conflict management and advocacy skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, public officials and citizens of the community
• Ability to organize efficiently and keep records systematically
• Ability to work independently and to recognize when supervision is needed
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to serve as a liaison to community resources
• Ability to drive an automobile

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
Function:
24% or Less
25% - 49%
50%-74%
75% or more
Office environment
X
Lab/hospital environment
X
Clinical environment
X
Community visits
X
Exposure to needle sticks/sharps exposure
X
Exposure to human blood/pathogens/body fluids
X
Exposure to atmospheric conditions, weather, extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid
X
Sitting
X
Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing, handling, feeling
X
Repetitive hand movements, typing/data entry
X
Talking, hearing
X
Operate vehicle
X
Close vision
X
Distance vision
X
Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)
X
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills Required