County Agency Social Worker
Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services
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Job overview
Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services is hiring a County Agency Social Worker. Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) is seeking a full-time County Agency Social Worker. This role involves conducting assessments, providing case management and crisis intervention to individuals with complex social, physical, and emotional health challenges. The position requires managing judicial processes, communicating with partners, meeting deadlines, developing support plans, and providing guidance to paraprofessional staff. On-call services are required.
Key focus areas include Conduct assessments for individuals with complex health challenges, Provide ongoing case management to individuals, and Provide crisis intervention to individuals.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Social Work Or Psychology Or Sociology Or Any Field With One Year Experience and Social Worker Experience. Important skills include Conducting Assessments, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Managing Judicial Processes, Consistent Communication, and Meet Strict Deadlines.
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Job Duties
Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill a full-time position for a County Agency Social Worker. DVHHS serves Cottonwood and Jackson Counties in Minnesota. This position is responsible for conducting assessments and providing on going case management and crisis intervention to individuals experiencing complex social, physical, and emotional health challenges, requiring a high level of skill and expertise. This role involves managing judicial processes and maintaining consistent communication with individuals, community partners, and service delivery providers. The position requires the ability to meet strict deadlines, develop comprehensive support plans, implement effective intervention strategies, and provide guidance to paraprofessional staff. This position will be required to provide on-call services, as scheduled, and callback assistance on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Education Required
Minimum qualifications of education and experience for this position: This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or 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 year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum qualifications of education and experience for this position: This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or 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 year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$29.71 - $38.77 / Hourly
Postal Code
56101
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
45133
Job Benefits
See website for agency benefits: www.dvhhs.org/employment
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