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Job Posting End Date: June 26, 2024 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $70,012 to $84,011 annually ($33.66 to $40.39 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 06/26/2024 in order to be considered. Position Description Consider joining a team where your strengths can shine and help foster change for good in parts of the community that need it most. Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health (CSS/BH) currently has three full-time Social Worker positions open in Child Protection between the Ongoing Case Management team and Investigation team. We are hiring for two positions in ongoing case management and one in investigations. Ongoing Case Management Ongoing Child Protection Social Workers (Case Managers) provide case management services to families who have been Court-ordered to participate in services to ensure the safety and well-being of their children. Most often, children have been removed from their family of origin and placed in foster care (relative/kinship or non-relative) due to safety concerns. Case managers work closely with the parents and children to develop plans to resolve the child protection issues to ensure the reunification of the family. There are times reunification isn't possible and permanency decisions are made cooperatively with parents or decided through a trial if needed. Investigation Child Protection Investigation Social Workers (Investigators) investigate screened-in reports of maltreatment alleging abuse and/or neglect of children that meet criteria for an investigative response (child is in immediate or significant danger, and/or allegation requires an investigative response per MN screening guidelines). During an investigation, the Investigator interviews the child who is the alleged victim of the maltreatment, the child's parents, the alleged offender of the maltreatment and other people, such as school staff or medical providers, who may have information regarding the child's safety. Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to families within the community! If your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today! These are full-time, exempt, hybridpositions. Virtual Interviews will take place the week of July 8th, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Salary: $70,012 to $84,011 annually ($33.66 to $40.39 per hour). 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $70,012 to $98,009 annually ($33.66 to $47.12 per hour). 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays. Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits. Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center. Pension plan and other retirement investment options. Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location These positions will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303. These positions may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Ano a County Social Worker. Identify people and communities in need of help. Evaluate clients (existing, new and prospective) based on their needs, limitations and desires. Assess clients' needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals. Develop care plans for clients. Build rapport with clients and their families. Assist clients in receiving services by telephone and in person. Research, refer, and advocate for community resources, such as food stamps, childcare, and healthcare, to assist and improve a client's well-being. Respond to crisis situations such as child abuse and mental health emergencies. Help clients adjust to changes and challenges in their lives. Monitor clients' situations, and follow up to ensure that they have improved. Advocate or raise awareness with and on behalf of their clients. Maintain case files and records. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a closely related field. Two years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience working in child protection, child welfare, or a closely related field. In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Master's degree or higher in social work, psychology, or a closely related field. Three years or more (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment. Occasional lifting of 10 - 20 pounds. Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!Hear from... For full info follow application link. Anoka County is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.