Social Worker-Developmental Disabilities Case Manager

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Social Worker-Developmental Disabilities Case Manager
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
STATUS: Full-time; 37.5 hours/week.
STARTING SALARY: The starting salary for this position is $63,277.50 annually. ($32.45/hr).

JOB OBJECTIVES:
To support individuals with a primary diagnosis of development disability or related condition. This position provides service coordination and works collaboratively with individuals, families, provider agencies, and community partners to ensure each individual has the supports and services needed for a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of those specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Provide person-centered case management services that assist individuals who receive services in locating and gaining access to needed waiver and other state plan services while meeting the person’s goals related to medical, social, housing, employment, and various other goal areas.
• Become certified in and conduct MnChoices assessments.
• With the individual’s involvement, develop and implement a person-centered Coordinated Services and Support Plan (CSSP) that is based on the MnChoices assessment results and a Consumer Directed Community Supports Plan when appropriate.
• Evaluate, facilitate and monitor services and individual progress in relationship to established goals and objectives. Works with the person to adjust service plans as necessary.
• Plan and arrange for services and prepare appropriate service agreements.
• Act as a liaison with community and referral services.
• Prepare and maintain case records which meet federal, state, and local statutes/rules.
• Under the direction of supervisor, seek court intervention when needed to protect the health/safety of vulnerable children or adults: prepare reports needed for court, testify in court as may be necessary, implement court orders.
• Participate in team meetings, agency all staff meetings, county meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.
• Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.
• Reliable, predictable attendance and punctuality.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT HIRE:
Education
High School diploma or G.E.D.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely-related field
or
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one (1) year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.

You may apply before graduating, but no more than 60 days prior to receiving your Bachelor's Degree.

You will be asked to verify your degree with office transcripts upon hire.

Experience
See required minimum qualifications at hire.

Licenses and Other Requirements
Valid Minnesota driver’s license.

REQUIRED MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & QUALITIES AT HIRE:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of interviewing and recording in social work and the ability to apply them.
• Knowledge of individual and group behavior.
• Knowledge of social casework objectives, principles, and methods.
• Knowledge of social-economic factors, which promote stable family life, and understanding of the elements, which affect family security.
• Knowledge of the principles of community organization.
• Knowledge of social welfare research methods.
• Knowledge of family systems and dynamics.
• Ability to effectively apply casework knowledge and skills.
• Working ability to work constructively within an agency in the community setting and in effectively utilizing appropriate resources and services.
• Ability to work constructively in the development and coordination of community resources to meet special needs.
• Ability to organize and keep records, ability to exercise good judgment, and demonstrate leadership.
• Ability to manage time productively.
• Ability to prioritize caseloads.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Considerable knowledge of federal and state welfare programs and laws.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of mental illnesses and intellectual disabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Public building and working with the public both in the office and out in the community.
May involve occasionally interacting with hostile and unstable clients.
Exposure to the elements when out in the field, including icy roadways, unpaved roads, untrained or aggressive pets, unsanitary/unsafe living conditions, heat, rain, cold, and snow. Circumstances are often unknown until arrival.

HOURS
Generally, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
37.5 hours per week.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS CAN INVOLVE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Must possess physical dexterity and an ability to climb, crouch, crawl, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, sit, stand, walk, run, etc. Physical abilities are required in making home visits, caring for children, moving clients, etc.; some physical effort is required.
Amount Lifted:
Amount Lifted Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs.,17 min
Amount Lifted 11 to 40 lbs.: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min
Amount Lifted 41 to 101 lbs.: Not Present
Amount Pushed or Pulled:
Amount Pushed or Pulled 10 to 101lbs .: Not Present
Near Vision: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours
Far Vision: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Depth: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Field of Vision: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min
Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Contact With Others:
Works Alone: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min
Works with Others: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Works around Others: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours
Customer/Public Contact: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Clients with Behavior Challenges: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min
Communications:
Talking/Reading: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours
Hearing: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min
Basic Body Positions:
Sitting: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Standing: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min Walking/Moving About: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Balancing/Crawling: Not Present
Crouching/Kneeling/Climbing: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min
Motor Skills:
Handling: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Grasping/Using Fingers: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min
Reaching: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min
Feeling: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min
Driving: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Exposures To:
Mechanical/Pressurized/Electrical/Burning Equipment: Not Present
Explosive/ Radiant Energy: Not Present
Moving Equipment: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs, 39 min
Heights: Not Present
Fumes/Odors: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min
Dirt/Dust: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min
Gases: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min

See also Physical and Environmental Factors Form.

EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT USED
Computer, telephone, fax machine, laptop, photocopy machine, calculator, email, iPad, automobile, GPS, infant/child car seats (installation and use), county vehicles, on-call cell phone, and other necessary software including Compass/Compass Copilot, SSIS, Microsoft Office, Tyler Host, MGA, and MMIS/MAXIS.

OTHER
All listed above are essential functions of this job.

SALARY: The starting salary for this position is $63,277.50 annually. ($32.45/hr). *Receive anniversary step increases for earning potential of $81,256.50 ($41.67/hr). In addition, receive annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits- We also offer no-cost/low-cost health insurance plan options. Douglas County contributes to a Health Savings Account and a (PERA) pension plan. Become vested in as little as 3 years of employment for lifetime benefits upon retirement! Douglas County is also a qualified Employer for the Public Sector Loan Forgiveness Program.

Life Insurance– as a County employee you will be covered by $40,000 of life insurance at no expense. Supplemental coverage is available for you, your spouse, and your dependents.

The official holidays for this Douglas County postion are: *New Year’s Day *Martin Luther King Jr Day *Presidents’ Day *Memorial Day *Fourth of July *Veterans’ Day *Thanksgiving Day *Day after Thanksgiving (in place of Columbus Day) *When Christmas Eve falls on a work day, the County offices will close at noon *Christmas Day *Juneteenth *Labor Day *Personal Holiday.

Sick Leave/Earned Safe and Sick Time: An employee shall be credited with 1 day of sick leave for each month of service accumulative to 90 days. The first 48 hours (or up to 80 hours if any eligible time was carried over) will be counted as ESST.

Vacations:
Employees will accrue vacation according to the following schedule:
0 - 5 years - 10 working days.
6 -10 years - 15 working days.
11 - 15 years - 20 working days.
16 - 20 years - 25 working days.
Over 20 years - 30 working days.