What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Supported Decision Maker position at Rice County, MN?
Salary : $34.79 - $48.71 Hourly
Location : Faribault, MN
Job Type : Grant Funded Position
Job Number : 2025-002
Department : Social Services
Opening Date : 12 / 23 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Job Summary
- FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS JANUARY 13TH
The Social Worker of Supported Decision Maker (SDM) is responsible for assisting individuals who do not meet the statutory criteria of "incapacitated" for guardianship or conservatorship. This position will work to assist those who voluntarily agree to supported decision making. This position will also be required to educate our community on Support Decision Making (SDM) by meeting with providers and / or families.
Examples of Duties
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and two years of experience working with vulnerable individuals. Valid driver's license required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Master's degree in Social Work, and previous experience as a county social worker is preferred.
Supplemental Information
HOURS : Full-time (40 hours per week). Typical work hours between approximately 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Flexible scheduling. May occasionally work limited hours on weekend, holiday, or evening.
Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.
County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
Which of the following best describes your level of education at the closing date of the job posting?Please make sure your degree is listed in the Education section of your application.
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Which best describes your level of professional work experience working with people with physical, mental or developmental disabilities?
Which best describes your experience supporting individuals in a person-centered manner?
Which best describes your experience collecting / analyzing data and reporting to required agencies?
Which best describes your professional experience assisting individuals to locate housing and / or services?
Which best describes your professional experience working with individuals who have chemical and mental health challenges?
What is your professional experience in providing community education and engagement?
Which best describes your professional experience assisting an individual with financial liabilities and monitoring financial dispersement.
Which best describes your professional experience assisting others to apply for public assistance benefits?
Which best describes your professional experience working with individuals in crisis?
Required Question
Salary : $35 - $49