Job Information
State of Minnesota Social Worker / Social Worker Senior (Day Shift) in Hastings, Minnesota
Working Title : Social Worker
Job Class: Social Worker Senior
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID: 81880
Location: Hastings
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 11/19/2024
Closing Date: 12/02/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary / MAPE
Division/Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary - Social Services
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm
Days of Work: Monday - Friday with working every 8th weekend
Travel Required : Yes, 10%
Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees / MAPE
Work Area: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Social Services
FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $5,000!
Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the incumbent of this position will provide professional social work services including case management, counseling, referral, and discharge planning for a caseload of residents at the Minnesota Veterans Home Domiciliary Program in Hastings and Minneapolis. Residents generally possess multiple disabling factors and many medical, psychiatric, and/or chemical dependency diagnoses.
This position will travel between Hastings and Minneapolis Domiciliary Program locations.
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical, and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.
The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128 acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these qualifications will be considered for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Current Minnesota Social Work License
One year of Social Work experience
Valid driver's license or the ability to travel regularly between Hastings and Minneapolis Veterans Homes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Veterans
Experience working with electronic charting systems
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position . Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
Finalists may be required to pass a driver's license check
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.