What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker MnCHOICES Assessor position at Benton County?
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EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY!COME JOIN OUR ASSESSOR TEAM!Benton County is currently seeking applicants for a full-time Social Worker role in the MnCHOICES/Adult Protection Unit of our Human Services Department. The primary responsibilities in this unit involve conducting MnCHOICES Assessments.The application review process for this position will begin once the posting officially closes on Monday, April 14th, 2025, at 4:30 pm. Consequently, we will not start reviewing applications until Tuesday, April 15th, 2025.WHAT TO EXPECT FOR INTERVIEWS: INITIAL INTERVIEWS MAY BE HELD VIA PHONE OR IN PERSON: TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd, 2025.PLEASE WATCH YOUR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION.PLEASE NOTE: A bachelor's degree is required for this position at the time of application, or must be completed by 5/10/2025, or must possess such a degree upon offer of employment to meet minimum qualifications.Therefore, if you are offered an interview, you will be requested to provide an unofficial copy of your College Transcript for the hiring panel to review at the time of the interview. You also have the option to attach a copy of your Unofficial College Transcript to your application before submitting it. This is helpful during the application review process.Upon hire, Benton County would still require an Official Sealed College Transcript to be provided to the Human Resource Department for review.NOTE: The MnCHOICES Assessor role may necessitate routine work beyond standard working hours.The main caseload for this social worker role involves MnCHOICES Assessments. The position is full-time, with standard department hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.The role includes participating in the on-call rotation for two weeks annually. Additional compensation is offered for on-call duties. Position SummaryThe Social Worker’s primary purpose is to ensure the health and safety of individuals we serve and provide person-centered planning with an effort to enhance individual lives and to promote happiness, independence, and autonomy. Social Workers must determine eligibility for the programs coordinated and monitored by the County, as well as assist clients in making informed choices regarding services. Determining eligibility includes but is not limited to conducting the assessment and gathering financial and any other information required to make that determination.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsA. Assess clients to determine individual needs and establish treatment/service goals.B. Maintain caseload and provide ongoing case management including crisis management.C. Effectively interview and engage clients to assess and evaluate needs. C.1. Interview and counsel client. C.2. Make field visits to clients’ homes. C.3. Explain policies, regulations, and programs to clients and the public. C.4. Provide immediate response in crisis situations to maintain the safety of clients and the community.D. Develop and complete assessments and documentation, including social histories, home assessments, and individual or family service plans to treat identified problems. Determine individual needs and eligibility for a multitude of programs (county, state, and federal). Prepare intensive long or short-term treatment plans.E. Manage individual clients or families to explore, identify, resolve, prevent, or control problems.F. Complete required paperwork and documentation related to client activity according to mandated timelines. F.1. Prepare and maintain case records that meet federal, state, and local guidelines.G. Attend court hearings as required.H. Update client information (SSIS).I. Generate case plans and assessments to outline the needs, current functioning levels, and expectations of clients.J. Interprets policies and regulations to clients.K. Provides casework services for rehabilitation and care of clients.L. Facilitate access and provide information to individuals upon request, and/or refer them to appropriate community services/resources.M. Follow through on treatment/service plans.N. Monitor progress toward goals and objectives.O. Perform intake as assigned. O.1. Prepare and maintain case records that meet federal, state, and local guidelines.P. Handle on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis with other social workers. P.1. Available to respond to weekend, holiday, or crisis situations, on-call as scheduled.Q. Other duties as assigned.Additional FunctionsA. Maintains accurate client records on the computer system, prepares reports, and submits to proper personnel and/or agencies.B. Prepares and maintains progress notes, narrative summaries, reports, and other required case documentation in the file and SSIS.C. Collaborates and consults with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to achieve desirable outcomes for clients.D. Attends continuing education programs and participates in in-service training.E. Maintains knowledge of best practices in the profession.F. Works closely with law enforcement and county attorney staff in the development and follow-up of court cases.G. Consult with other agency units/workers when services/needs overlap with programs.H. Maintain professional boundaries.I. Function as a contributing and productive member of the unit and agency by attending and participating in meetings.J. Provide community education and other associated duties as assigned.K. Participate and comply with social services on-call systems.L. Be available for consultations and other crisis interventions during non-office hours.M. Maintain a paperless system for record keeping.N. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.ADDENDUM – MnCHOICES ASSESSORA. Coordinate services for Community First Services and Supports recipients.B. Determine individual needs and eligibility for a multitude of county, state, and federal programs through MnCHOICES assessments.C. Take on projects as assigned to develop, revise, and update policies and procedures.D. Attend MnCHOICES meetings with local counties.E. Prepare for, respond to, and represent Benton County at court appeal hearings.F. Complete all paperwork included with the MnCHOICES Assessment.G. Complete the residential service plan if the person is living in a customized living setting and will be accessing EW.H. Determine individual’s needs and eligibility for 11 different counties, state, and federal programs.I. Provide professional, accurate, and timely assessments for clients to determine individual needs.Additional Minimum QualificationsA. MnCHOICES Certification within 6 months of hire.B. Maintain MnCHOICES certification every 3 years.C. Knowledge of Maxis, MMIS, SMRT, and MnCHOICES Revised Tool.ADDENDUM – ADULT PROTECTIONA. Protect and promote safety, independence, and quality of life for vulnerable adults.B. Assist in providing safe environments for adults.C. Petition court to establish emergency and full guardianship/conservatorship as directed by courts/judicial district.D. Complete Adult Protection Investigation as assigned. Assess the health, risk, and safety of individuals. Provide immediate response in crisis situations to maintain the safety of clients in the community. Aid and assist in the establishment of guardianship/conservatorship to protect vulnerable adults.Additional Minimum QualificationsA. Adult Protection training within one year of hire, with 8 hours of ongoing training per year.B. MnCHOICES Certification within six months of hire.C. Maintain MnCHOICES Recertification (every 3 years).ADDENDUM – CHILD PROTECTION/CHILD SERVICESA. Provide professional social worker services involved in assessments, evaluations, and implementation of child protection service plans to assist clients and ensure the safety of children.B. Communicate effectively with community partners, including law enforcement, mental health, school, medical, and court professionals.C. Ensure the immediate safety and well-being of children.D. Review reports of alleged cases of neglect or abuse.E. Screen to see if it meets maltreatment guidelines.F. Make field visits to clients’ homes.G. Manage safety planning and placement of children outside the home.H. Direct care of children.I. Supervises supervised visits.J. Transports clients and children.K. Completes relative searches.L. Manage the Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) to assist at-risk clients with voluntary services by providing connections to community organizations. L.1. Address concerns impacting families, such as poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence, behavioral health concerns, and past history of abuse or neglect. L.2. Reduce childhood abuse and neglect by providing clients with the resources they need.Additional Minimum QualificationsA. Child Protection Foundations within six months of hire.B. 15 additional hours on continuing education annually.C. Completion of CARS training before transporting children.D. Forensic Interviewing within six months of hire. (CPS Investigations)E. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally.ADDENDUM – ADOPTIONA. To locate and support adoptive parents.B. Advise and consult with CP case managers on permanency issues.C. Support parents through Report to Court post.D. Complete parent home studies through ICPC and supervising placement if approved.E. Complete all DHS-required permanency paperwork.F. Complete Northstar Assistance.Additional Minimum QualificationsA. DHS Foundations training within six months of hire.B. DHS permanency training within one year of hire.C. PACC adoption training within two years of hire.ADDENDUM - INTAKEA. Maintain the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in Benton County.B. Take child protection reports over the phone and write them up.C. Write up child protection intake reports from law enforcement, hospitals, educators, and other mandated reporters.D. Check MGA, Maxis, and SSIS for history regarding new intakes.E. Take BHF and Commitment requests.F. Write up child and adult mental health intakes.G. Communicate effectively with community partners, including law enforcement, mental health, school, medical and court professionals.H. Screen to see if reports meet maltreatment guidelines. Intake is responsible for screening out reports, cross-reporting to law enforcement, and sending mandated reporter letters.I. Complete 15 hours of continuing education annually.J. Provide community resources to residents.K. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally.ADDENDUM – ADULT and CHILD MENTAL HEALTHA. Performs duties for adult and child mental health-targeted case management. Adult duties include case management for voluntary and civilly committed clients.B. Coordinate with mental health, housing, medical, educational, and vocational providers.C. Monitor client compliance with terms of court orders, and provisional discharges, and report to the courts, DHS, and State Forensics Services to ensure the safety of client and community members.D. Create strategies to improve and monitor attendance to avoid court action.E. Make mental health referrals.F. Coordinate mental health services for clients.G. Obtain resource information and provide it to clients.H. Serve as members of the commitment screening team and are responsible for deciding whether a client is referred to the county attorney for civil commitment.I. Make decisions about whether clients are revoked from provisional discharges and stays of commitment.J. Provide crisis intervention work with suicidal clients.K. Research to find placement options for clients.Additional Minimum QualificationsA. Rule 79 Certification within one year of hire.B. 15 hours of Mental Health training annually.ADDENDUM - LICENSINGA. Monitor license timelines for current providers and training timelines for current providers.B. Provide support and oversight for licensed foster care and family childcare providers.C. Prepare and review paperwork for licensing renewals on and off years.D. Complete childcare assistance visits and background checks.E. Coordinate background studies through Net Study systems for all household members over 13 and substitute caregivers.F. Provide support with investigations of complaints and violations of licensing statutes.G. Ensure MN statute and rules governing licensed foster care.H. Assist providers through the initial licensing process and investigate complaints and violations of licensing statutes.I. Coordinate visits and inspections to maintain licenses.J. Complete investigations of foster care and family childcare sites.K. Follow up with DHS to ensure procedures are followed to implement consequences for licensing violations.L. Coordinate and implement strategies for recruitment and appreciation of foster providers and facilitation of support meetings.M. Licensors participate and/or facilitate regional and state resource/consultation meetings.N. Monitor cases and review for Rule 13 compliance by DHS. These audits occur every 2 years for family childcare and 4 years for foster care programs.O. Coordinate and complete unannounced visits on an annual basis to maintain licenses in childcare, use the ELICI checklist and ensure compliance with rules.P. Follow up with the state licensing office to ensure procedures are followed to implement consequences for licensing violations when necessary.Additional Minimum QualificationsA. Must complete Fire Marshall inspection training every four years.B. Must complete DHS-required licensor training within the first six months of employment.C. Licensors must also accrue a minimum of six licensing training hours annually.ADDENDUM – HOME and COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES (HCBS)A. Waiver case management services to individuals who are eligible for Alternative Care, Elderly Waiver, Community Alternative Care, Community Access for Disability Inclusion waiver, Developmental Disability Waiver, Rule 185, Community First Services and Supports, Family Support Grant, Semi-Independent Living Services, Relocation Services, and Essential Community Support includes but is not limited to: A.1. Evaluate and determine services needed to support health and safety for persons with disabilities or the aging population. A.2. Educate individuals receiving services, family members, and community providers of services available through waiver programs. A.3. Develop a person-centered care plan. A.4. Coordinate referrals and services. Assist with access and navigation of social, health, educational, vocational, housing, and other community supports and services. A.5. Manage individual service plan budgets within state guidelines and cost-effectiveness. A.6. Monitor the quality and effectiveness of services provided through waiver funding for the safety and well-being of the person receiving the services.B. Develop, revise, and update internal agency policies and procedures for Waiver Case Management as assigned.Additional Minimum Qualifications: A. DHS Person-Centered Support Plan Training within one year of hire.B. Twenty (20) hours per year of training in the area of case management or developmental disabilities. B.1. Education and Training must include: Person-Centered Planning, Informed Choice, Cultural Competency, Employment Planning, Community Living Planning, Self-Direction Options, and Use of Technology Supports. Getting to Work a Case Manager Guide to Supporting Employment.DD Case Management Only: A. Minimum one year of experience in education or treatment of people with developmental or related conditions or a minimum of one course that specifically focuses on developmental disabilities.ADDENDUM – HOMELESS OUTREACHA. Connect chronically homeless individuals to housing and available housing streams to support housing.B. Develop and maintain a community housing resource list.C. Develop relationships with community property owners to assist increase housing options for hard-to-place individuals.D. Screen for basic needs and assist with referral services to community living resources that meet individual client needs and choices.E. Assist clients with application process to secure housing.F. Work collaboratively in several multi-disciplinary teams such as BCAT, CAMHI, and other housing related groups.G. Provide information and referral services to individuals from diverse populations both in the jail and in the community for housing, mental health, and chemical health issues.H. Complete jail duties as assigned.I. Respond to Mental Health calls as requested.J. Provide daily needs supplies to clients.K. Coordinate PIT count (point in time count).L. Data entry as required by grants.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesA. Ability to maintain, review, and interpret program management reports.B. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations including data privacy and human services programs.C. Understanding of basic social work practices and a working knowledge of other units and services within the agency and community resources.D. Ability to plan, assess, and make decisions under pressure.E. Determine work priorities and manage workload requirements.F. Ability to perform the job functions as governed by policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and law.G. Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and meet realistic time frames. Flexibility to adjust to crisis situations.H. Demonstrate dedication and conscientiousness in carrying out job responsibilities.I. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients, colleagues, agency administration, and professionals, and work with the public positively.J. Ability to work independently.K. Ability to plan and coordinate workflow for maximum efficiency and effectiveness with a team and with a supervisor.L. Ability to handle confidential information and follow data practice requirements.M. Skill with human resource management practices including training, delegation, and performance appraisal.N. Ability to apply professional/ managerial principles and judgment within overall goals/ direction established by senior management.O. Considerable analytic ability is needed to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources.P. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with various internal and external contacts to achieve organizational objectives.Q. Ability to travel in with your daily work assignment.R. Ability to travel within Minnesota, including extended overnight stays.S. Ability to work extended, evening, and weekend hours as needed.T. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.U. Performs physical/mental demands of the work environment requirements for this position.V. Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours, and outside regular hours, as necessary.W. Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.X. Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to private data. Any access to private data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that is necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data is being accessed, employee should take reasonable measures to ensure the private data is not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is finished the private data must be properly stored according to county policies and the Minnesota Statutes.Physical Demands & Working ConditionsA. Positions in this job typically require sitting, walking, standing, driving, talking, hearing, typing, repetitive movement, and seeing.B. There is exposure to computer keyboards and computer screens.C. This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force on occasion and the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects.D. Working conditions include exposure to odors, chemicals, and unsanitary living conditions of clients.E. Exposure may include animals, animal odors, animal waste, contagious diseases, or illness.F. This position is exposed to black mold, direct contact with illicit drugs and/or paraphernalia, and illicit chemical odors.G. Exposure to potentially violent clients whose behavior may include biting, kicking, spitting, and nudity.H. Exposure may include clients who are mentally ill, using illegal drugs, intoxicated, and enraged in violent and illegal activities.I. May be exposed to firearms or deadly weapons.J. This position is frequently exposed to mental effort and stress.K. This position continuously works under high attention to detail.L. Work is performed in the office and the community. Options for telework (when not required to be in the office or the community) may be permitted at the discretion of the Department Head.Hours of WorkA. Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. may be scheduled to be on call.Equipment UtilizedA. Office equipment, medical equipment, computer hardware and software, personal vehicle, and county automobile.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The County Board, County Administrator, or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.Benton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY!COME JOIN OUR ASSESSOR TEAM!Benton County is currently seeking applicants for a full-time Social Worker role in the MnCHOICES/Adult Protection Unit of our Human Services Department. The primary responsibilities in this unit involve conducting MnCHOICES Assessments.The application review process for this position will begin once the posting officially closes on Monday, April 14th, 2025, at 4:30 pm. Consequently, we will not start reviewing applications until Tuesday, April 15th, 2025.WHAT TO EXPECT FOR INTERVIEWS: INITIAL INTERVIEWS MAY BE HELD VIA PHONE OR IN PERSON: TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd, 2025.PLEASE WATCH YOUR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION.PLEASE NOTE: A bachelor's degree is required for this position at the time of application, or must be completed by 5/10/2025, or must possess such a degree upon offer of employment to meet minimum qualifications.Therefore, if you are offered an interview, you will be requested to provide an unofficial copy of your College Transcript for the hiring panel to review at the time of the interview. You also have the option to attach a copy of your Unofficial College Transcript to your application before submitting it. This is helpful during the application review process.Upon hire, Benton County would still require an Official Sealed College Transcript to be provided to the Human Resource Department for review.NOTE: The MnCHOICES Assessor role may necessitate routine work beyond standard working hours.The main caseload for this social worker role involves MnCHOICES Assessments. The position is full-time, with standard department hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.The role includes participating in the on-call rotation for two weeks annually. Additional compensation is offered for on-call duties. Position SummaryThe Social Worker’s primary purpose is to ensure the health and safety of individuals we serve and provide person-centered planning with an effort to enhance individual lives and to promote happiness, independence, and autonomy. Social Workers must determine eligibility for the programs coordinated and monitored by the County, as well as assist clients in making informed choices regarding services. Determining eligibility includes but is not limited to conducting the assessment and gathering financial and any other information required to make that determination.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsA. Assess clients to determine individual needs and establish treatment/service goals.B. Maintain caseload and provide ongoing case management including crisis management.C. Effectively interview and engage clients to assess and evaluate needs. C.1. Interview and counsel client. C.2. Make field visits to clients’ homes. C.3. Explain policies, regulations, and programs to clients and the public. C.4. Provide immediate response in crisis situations to maintain the safety of clients and the community.D. Develop and complete assessments and documentation, including social histories, home assessments, and individual or family service plans to treat identified problems. Determine individual needs and eligibility for a multitude of programs (county, state, and federal). Prepare intensive long or short-term treatment plans.E. Manage individual clients or families to explore, identify, resolve, prevent, or control problems.F. Complete required paperwork and documentation related to client activity according to mandated timelines. F.1. Prepare and maintain case records that meet federal, state, and local guidelines.G. Attend court hearings as required.H. Update client information (SSIS).I. Generate case plans and assessments to outline the needs, current functioning levels, and expectations of clients.J. Interprets policies and regulations to clients.K. Provides casework services for rehabilitation and care of clients.L. Facilitate access and provide information to individuals upon request, and/or refer them to appropriate community services/resources.M. Follow through on treatment/service plans.N. Monitor progress toward goals and objectives.O. Perform intake as assigned. O.1. Prepare and maintain case records that meet federal, state, and local guidelines.P. Handle on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis with other social workers. P.1. Available to respond to weekend, holiday, or crisis situations, on-call as scheduled.Q. Other duties as assigned.Additional FunctionsA. Maintains accurate client records on the computer system, prepares reports, and submits to proper personnel and/or agencies.B. Prepares and maintains progress notes, narrative summaries, reports, and other required case documentation in the file and SSIS.C. Collaborates and consults with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to achieve desirable outcomes for clients.D. Attends continuing education programs and participates in in-service training.E. Maintains knowledge of best practices in the profession.F. Works closely with law enforcement and county attorney staff in the development and follow-up of court cases.G. Consult with other agency units/workers when services/needs overlap with programs.H. Maintain professional boundaries.I. Function as a contributing and productive member of the unit and agency by attending and participating in meetings.J. Provide community education and other associated duties as assigned.K. Participate and comply with social services on-call systems.L. Be available for consultations and other crisis interventions during non-office hours.M. Maintain a paperless system for record keeping.N. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.ADDENDUM – MnCHOICES ASSESSORA. Coordinate services for Community First Services and Supports recipients.B. Determine individual needs and eligibility for a multitude of county, state, and federal programs through MnCHOICES assessments.C. Take on projects as assigned to develop, revise, and update policies and procedures.D. Attend MnCHOICES meetings with local counties.E. Prepare for, respond to, and represent Benton County at court appeal hearings.F. Complete all paperwork included with the MnCHOICES Assessment.G. Complete the residential service plan if the person is living in a customized living setting and will be accessing EW.H. Determine individual’s needs and eligibility for 11 different counties, state, and federal programs.I. Provide professional, accurate, and timely assessments for clients to determine individual needs.Additional Minimum QualificationsA. MnCHOICES Certification within 6 months of hire.B. Maintain MnCHOICES certification every 3 years.C. Knowledge of Maxis, MMIS, SMRT, and MnCHOICES Revised Tool.ADDENDUM – ADULT PROTECTIONA. Protect and promote safety, independence, and quality of life for vulnerable adults.B. Assist in providing safe environments for adults.C. Petition court to establish emergency and full guardianship/conservatorship as directed by courts/judicial district.D. Complete Adult Protection Investigation as assigned. Assess the health, risk, and safety of individuals. Provide immediate response in crisis situations to maintain the safety of clients in the community. Aid and assist in the establishment of guardianship/conservatorship to protect vulnerable adults.Additional Minimum QualificationsA. Adult Protection training within one year of hire, with 8 hours of ongoing training per year.B. MnCHOICES Certification within six months of hire.C. Maintain MnCHOICES Recertification (every 3 years).ADDENDUM – CHILD PROTECTION/CHILD SERVICESA. Provide professional social worker services involved in assessments, evaluations, and implementation of child protection service plans to assist clients and ensure the safety of children.B. Communicate effectively with community partners, including law enforcement, mental health, school, medical, and court professionals.C. Ensure the immediate safety and well-being of children.D. Review reports of alleged cases of neglect or abuse.E. Screen to see if it meets maltreatment guidelines.F. Make field visits to clients’ homes.G. Manage safety planning and placement of children outside the home.H. Direct care of children.I. Supervises supervised visits.J. Transports clients and children.K. Completes relative searches.L. Manage the Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) to assist at-risk clients with voluntary services by providing connections to community organizations. L.1. Address concerns impacting families, such as poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence, behavioral health concerns, and past history of abuse or neglect. L.2. Reduce childhood abuse and neglect by providing clients with the resources they need.Additional Minimum QualificationsA. Child Protection Foundations within six months of hire.B. 15 additional hours on continuing education annually.C. Completion of CARS training before transporting children.D. Forensic Interviewing within six months of hire. (CPS Investigations)E. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally.ADDENDUM – ADOPTIONA. To locate and support adoptive parents.B. Advise and consult with CP case managers on permanency issues.C. Support parents through Report to Court post.D. Complete parent home studies through ICPC and supervising placement if approved.E. Complete all DHS-required permanency paperwork.F. Complete Northstar Assistance.Additional Minimum QualificationsA. DHS Foundations training within six months of hire.B. DHS permanency training within one year of hire.C. PACC adoption training within two years of hire.ADDENDUM - INTAKEA. Maintain the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in Benton County.B. Take child protection reports over the phone and write them up.C. Write up child protection intake reports from law enforcement, hospitals, educators, and other mandated reporters.D. Check MGA, Maxis, and SSIS for history regarding new intakes.E. Take BHF and Commitment requests.F. Write up child and adult mental health intakes.G. Communicate effectively with community partners, including law enforcement, mental health, school, medical and court professionals.H. Screen to see if reports meet maltreatment guidelines. Intake is responsible for screening out reports, cross-reporting to law enforcement, and sending mandated reporter letters.I. Complete 15 hours of continuing education annually.J. Provide community resources to residents.K. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally.ADDENDUM – ADULT and CHILD MENTAL HEALTHA. Performs duties for adult and child mental health-targeted case management. Adult duties include case management for voluntary and civilly committed clients.B. Coordinate with mental health, housing, medical, educational, and vocational providers.C. Monitor client compliance with terms of court orders, and provisional discharges, and report to the courts, DHS, and State Forensics Services to ensure the safety of client and community members.D. Create strategies to improve and monitor attendance to avoid court action.E. Make mental health referrals.F. Coordinate mental health services for clients.G. Obtain resource information and provide it to clients.H. Serve as members of the commitment screening team and are responsible for deciding whether a client is referred to the county attorney for civil commitment.I. Make decisions about whether clients are revoked from provisional discharges and stays of commitment.J. Provide crisis intervention work with suicidal clients.K. Research to find placement options for clients.Additional Minimum QualificationsA. Rule 79 Certification within one year of hire.B. 15 hours of Mental Health training annually.ADDENDUM - LICENSINGA. Monitor license timelines for current providers and training timelines for current providers.B. Provide support and oversight for licensed foster care and family childcare providers.C. Prepare and review paperwork for licensing renewals on and off years.D. Complete childcare assistance visits and background checks.E. Coordinate background studies through Net Study systems for all household members over 13 and substitute caregivers.F. Provide support with investigations of complaints and violations of licensing statutes.G. Ensure MN statute and rules governing licensed foster care.H. Assist providers through the initial licensing process and investigate complaints and violations of licensing statutes.I. Coordinate visits and inspections to maintain licenses.J. Complete investigations of foster care and family childcare sites.K. Follow up with DHS to ensure procedures are followed to implement consequences for licensing violations.L. Coordinate and implement strategies for recruitment and appreciation of foster providers and facilitation of support meetings.M. Licensors participate and/or facilitate regional and state resource/consultation meetings.N. Monitor cases and review for Rule 13 compliance by DHS. These audits occur every 2 years for family childcare and 4 years for foster care programs.O. Coordinate and complete unannounced visits on an annual basis to maintain licenses in childcare, use the ELICI checklist and ensure compliance with rules.P. Follow up with the state licensing office to ensure procedures are followed to implement consequences for licensing violations when necessary.Additional Minimum QualificationsA. Must complete Fire Marshall inspection training every four years.B. Must complete DHS-required licensor training within the first six months of employment.C. Licensors must also accrue a minimum of six licensing training hours annually.ADDENDUM – HOME and COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES (HCBS)A. Waiver case management services to individuals who are eligible for Alternative Care, Elderly Waiver, Community Alternative Care, Community Access for Disability Inclusion waiver, Developmental Disability Waiver, Rule 185, Community First Services and Supports, Family Support Grant, Semi-Independent Living Services, Relocation Services, and Essential Community Support includes but is not limited to: A.1. Evaluate and determine services needed to support health and safety for persons with disabilities or the aging population. A.2. Educate individuals receiving services, family members, and community providers of services available through waiver programs. A.3. Develop a person-centered care plan. A.4. Coordinate referrals and services. Assist with access and navigation of social, health, educational, vocational, housing, and other community supports and services. A.5. Manage individual service plan budgets within state guidelines and cost-effectiveness. A.6. Monitor the quality and effectiveness of services provided through waiver funding for the safety and well-being of the person receiving the services.B. Develop, revise, and update internal agency policies and procedures for Waiver Case Management as assigned.Additional Minimum Qualifications: A. DHS Person-Centered Support Plan Training within one year of hire.B. Twenty (20) hours per year of training in the area of case management or developmental disabilities. B.1. Education and Training must include: Person-Centered Planning, Informed Choice, Cultural Competency, Employment Planning, Community Living Planning, Self-Direction Options, and Use of Technology Supports. Getting to Work a Case Manager Guide to Supporting Employment.DD Case Management Only: A. Minimum one year of experience in education or treatment of people with developmental or related conditions or a minimum of one course that specifically focuses on developmental disabilities.ADDENDUM – HOMELESS OUTREACHA. Connect chronically homeless individuals to housing and available housing streams to support housing.B. Develop and maintain a community housing resource list.C. Develop relationships with community property owners to assist increase housing options for hard-to-place individuals.D. Screen for basic needs and assist with referral services to community living resources that meet individual client needs and choices.E. Assist clients with application process to secure housing.F. Work collaboratively in several multi-disciplinary teams such as BCAT, CAMHI, and other housing related groups.G. Provide information and referral services to individuals from diverse populations both in the jail and in the community for housing, mental health, and chemical health issues.H. Complete jail duties as assigned.I. Respond to Mental Health calls as requested.J. Provide daily needs supplies to clients.K. Coordinate PIT count (point in time count).L. Data entry as required by grants.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesA. Ability to maintain, review, and interpret program management reports.B. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations including data privacy and human services programs.C. Understanding of basic social work practices and a working knowledge of other units and services within the agency and community resources.D. Ability to plan, assess, and make decisions under pressure.E. Determine work priorities and manage workload requirements.F. Ability to perform the job functions as governed by policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and law.G. Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and meet realistic time frames. Flexibility to adjust to crisis situations.H. Demonstrate dedication and conscientiousness in carrying out job responsibilities.I. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients, colleagues, agency administration, and professionals, and work with the public positively.J. Ability to work independently.K. Ability to plan and coordinate workflow for maximum efficiency and effectiveness with a team and with a supervisor.L. Ability to handle confidential information and follow data practice requirements.M. Skill with human resource management practices including training, delegation, and performance appraisal.N. Ability to apply professional/ managerial principles and judgment within overall goals/ direction established by senior management.O. Considerable analytic ability is needed to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources.P. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with various internal and external contacts to achieve organizational objectives.Q. Ability to travel in with your daily work assignment.R. Ability to travel within Minnesota, including extended overnight stays.S. Ability to work extended, evening, and weekend hours as needed.T. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.U. Performs physical/mental demands of the work environment requirements for this position.V. Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours, and outside regular hours, as necessary.W. Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.X. Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to private data. Any access to private data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that is necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data is being accessed, employee should take reasonable measures to ensure the private data is not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is finished the private data must be properly stored according to county policies and the Minnesota Statutes.Physical Demands & Working ConditionsA. Positions in this job typically require sitting, walking, standing, driving, talking, hearing, typing, repetitive movement, and seeing.B. There is exposure to computer keyboards and computer screens.C. This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force on occasion and the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects.D. Working conditions include exposure to odors, chemicals, and unsanitary living conditions of clients.E. Exposure may include animals, animal odors, animal waste, contagious diseases, or illness.F. This position is exposed to black mold, direct contact with illicit drugs and/or paraphernalia, and illicit chemical odors.G. Exposure to potentially violent clients whose behavior may include biting, kicking, spitting, and nudity.H. Exposure may include clients who are mentally ill, using illegal drugs, intoxicated, and enraged in violent and illegal activities.I. May be exposed to firearms or deadly weapons.J. This position is frequently exposed to mental effort and stress.K. This position continuously works under high attention to detail.L. Work is performed in the office and the community. Options for telework (when not required to be in the office or the community) may be permitted at the discretion of the Department Head.Hours of WorkA. Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. may be scheduled to be on call.Equipment UtilizedA. Office equipment, medical equipment, computer hardware and software, personal vehicle, and county automobile.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The County Board, County Administrator, or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.Benton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
