Social Worker - Disability Services Assessment

*Apply here: *https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/olmsted/jobs/4287526/social-worker-disability-services-assessment _*Olmsted County has earned the 2023 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.
*_ *Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience* Expected starting salary is $31.
84 - $42.
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Full salary range is $31.
84 - $53.
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Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position.
Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
*Desirable Qualifications:* Two years of social service-related experience.
*Nature of Work* Under supervision of a Program Manager, and within Federal, State and locally developed programs and policies, reviews referrals for State Plan and Waiver Services, provides Long-Term Care Consultation, and completes MnCHOICES Assessments and Reassessments.
Eligibility for home and community-based services and medical assistance services is evaluated.
*Examples of Work* * Reviews referrals through intake process.
Gathers information about functional abilities, medical information, and level of care for services.
* Provides assessment and occasional case management for individuals served through State Plan, Waiver Programs, and Medical Assistance Programs.
* Conducts MnCHOICES assessments, reassessments, courtesy screens, and county of location reassessments for individuals applying for State Plan or Waivered Programs and other related services.
* Assesses the functional needs and abilities of the individual to determine eligibility for services.
* Interviews client/caseloads to determine eligibility and identify need for service/programs.
* Develops and writes individual service plans, community support plans, etc.
* Utilizes State and Local computer programs to document work for the county and the individual.
* Provides information about health care access and assists individuals to access Medicare and Medical Assistance funded health care services.
* Completes required contacts and paperwork within established/required timelines.
* Advises clients of community resources, information and referrals for services, rights and responsibilities under programs or services.
*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required* * Knowledge of the social sciences * Knowledge of the principles of social work * Knowledge of community resources * Knowledge of social and economic problems * Knowledge of motivating factors of human behavior * Knowledge of physical health, mental health, and chemical health needs.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed practices * Knowledge of therapeutic and strength-based approaches * Knowledge of agency policies * Knowledge of data practices and confidentiality * Skilled in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data * Skilled in the use of computers and technology * Skilled in individual and community advocacy * Ability to understand individual and family needs with empathy and objectivity.
* Ability to exercise good judgment in recommending possible solutions for individual and family needs.
* Skilled in conflict management and advocacy skills * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, public officials and citizens of the community.
* Ability to organize efficiently and keep records systematically.
* Ability to work as a team member.
* Ability to recognize when supervision is needed.
* Ability to work with diverse populations.
* Ability to serve as a liaison to community resources.
* Ability to drive an automobile.
*Persons with disabilities:* the above is a general listing of job duties.
Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position.
Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
*Apply here:* https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/olmsted/jobs/4287526/social-worker-disability-services-assessment Job Type: Full-time Pay: $31.
84 - $42.
51 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: * Rochester, MN 55904: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Work Location: In person