Company:
Dakota County, MN
Location: Apple Valley
Closing Date: 07/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary : $67,643.00 - $105,693.00 Annually
Location : Apple Valley, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 3220z.24.001
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 10/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
HOURS: Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $67,643 - $76,099/year (108 Salary grade)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $67,643 - $105,693/year
LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-person at the Western Service Center, Apple Valley
UNION: AFSCME 306
CLOSE DATE: Moved to continuous with first review of applications 10/18/2024
Come join us at Dakota County and "Be more". Dakota County employs over 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions makes Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work County government does is unique. Dakota County offers important careers - the kind of careers that make a difference in people's lives.
Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.
This position is responsible for investigating child abuse and neglect reports.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related Human Services field
AND
• One year full-time professional experience in a social services agency OR Two years full-time para-professional experience in a social services agency.
AND
• Valid Driver's License
Preferred education beyond minimum qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
Preferred experience beyond minimum qualifications:
Forensic interviewing or experience in a child protection agency
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this class.
1. Assess/investigate reports of child physical and sexual abuse and neglect
2. Conduct child forensic interviews using approved protocols
3. Collaborate with the various professions/agencies that may be encountered during an assessment such as: medical and mental health, law enforcement, attorneys, courts, other County social service staff, etc.
4. Effectively engage individuals and families to assess and evaluate needs and strengths, including child safety and risk.
5. Coordinate and provide services and advocacy to clients and families.
6. Facilitate access to community resources on behalf of the client.
7. Apply knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and statutes and professional practice.
8. Complete agency, state, and federal required documentation as related to client activity according to mandated timelines.
9. Ability to work flexible schedule in response to emergency case assignments, clients availability, and other work related duties that may result in working outside the normal business hours.
10. Ability to present to the general public about child protection statutes and child protection practices specific to Dakota County
11. Testify in court (criminal, family, juvenile), prepare court documents and work with families involved in the court process
12. Assess requests for child welfare matters. Assist in obtaining/providing any identified services.
Essential Functions: 1-12
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
• Knowledge of human development, family dynamics and systems, including crisis management and cultural competency.
• Knowledge of community resources and funding sources.
• Knowledge of medical diagnoses, medications, and basic medical terminology, as well as medical insurance processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to social work and the ability to research the same.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer software and information systems.
• Interviewing, gathering information, problem solving, safety planning, negotiation, and listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to engage with, listen or, and interact with persons (being served and co-workers) effectively
• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for the diversity of customers, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with a disability or whose first language may be other than English.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a County office building and on visits to client's homes. Some travel may be required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents and vibration; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases and poor ventilation; hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids; inadequate lighting; work space restricting movement; and intense noise may occur on visits to client's homes. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, camera, tape recorder and copy and fax machines.
SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
01
*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
02
Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position.
03
Please select the highest level of education completed or Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
04
If you have a Bachelor's degree please note Major. If you have no degree indicate "NONE".
05
I have a Master's degree in one of the following fields.
06
How many years of work experience do you have at a County or State agency where you were employed as a child protection worker?
07
How many years of PAID full-time experience do you have as a professional level Social Worker? Convert any part-time experience to years (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time.)
08
Please describe your professional level Social Worker experience. If you have no experience indicate "NONE".
09
How many years do you have of full time paraprofessional experience working in a social service\human service agency? Paraprofessional experience is supporting case management of individual or families in a social/human services agency. Internships are considered paraprofessional experience. Convert any part-time experience to years (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time.)
10
Describe your paraprofessional experience working in a social/human services agency. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
11
How many years of experience do you have working with multiple agencies (police, courts, schools, mental health providers, etc)?
12
Describe your experience working in the field of children and family services, group homes or residential facilities. If you have no experience indicate "NONE".
13
How many years of professional or paraprofessional work experience do you have working in with families who are accessing services based on their family situations (e.g. homelessness, exposure to domestic violence, substance abuse, or in correctional setting)?. Internships are considered paraprofessional experience.
14
Describe your experience working with children who are accessing services based on their family situations? Include job title and tasks. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
15
How many years of professional work experience have you had interviewing children, in a forensic setting, that have experienced child abuse?
16
Describe your experience/training, in performing forensic interview with children that may have experienced child abuse. Describe your experience/job duties in performing these interviews. Include only forensic examples. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
17
Are you proficient in a language in addition to English?
18
If yes above, what language(s)?
19
If selected for this position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary?
20
Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
21
If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
Required Question
Location : Apple Valley, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 3220z.24.001
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 10/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
HOURS: Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $67,643 - $76,099/year (108 Salary grade)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $67,643 - $105,693/year
LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-person at the Western Service Center, Apple Valley
UNION: AFSCME 306
CLOSE DATE: Moved to continuous with first review of applications 10/18/2024
Come join us at Dakota County and "Be more". Dakota County employs over 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions makes Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work County government does is unique. Dakota County offers important careers - the kind of careers that make a difference in people's lives.
Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.
This position is responsible for investigating child abuse and neglect reports.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related Human Services field
AND
• One year full-time professional experience in a social services agency OR Two years full-time para-professional experience in a social services agency.
AND
• Valid Driver's License
Preferred education beyond minimum qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
Preferred experience beyond minimum qualifications:
Forensic interviewing or experience in a child protection agency
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this class.
1. Assess/investigate reports of child physical and sexual abuse and neglect
2. Conduct child forensic interviews using approved protocols
3. Collaborate with the various professions/agencies that may be encountered during an assessment such as: medical and mental health, law enforcement, attorneys, courts, other County social service staff, etc.
4. Effectively engage individuals and families to assess and evaluate needs and strengths, including child safety and risk.
5. Coordinate and provide services and advocacy to clients and families.
6. Facilitate access to community resources on behalf of the client.
7. Apply knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and statutes and professional practice.
8. Complete agency, state, and federal required documentation as related to client activity according to mandated timelines.
9. Ability to work flexible schedule in response to emergency case assignments, clients availability, and other work related duties that may result in working outside the normal business hours.
10. Ability to present to the general public about child protection statutes and child protection practices specific to Dakota County
11. Testify in court (criminal, family, juvenile), prepare court documents and work with families involved in the court process
12. Assess requests for child welfare matters. Assist in obtaining/providing any identified services.
Essential Functions: 1-12
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
• Knowledge of human development, family dynamics and systems, including crisis management and cultural competency.
• Knowledge of community resources and funding sources.
• Knowledge of medical diagnoses, medications, and basic medical terminology, as well as medical insurance processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to social work and the ability to research the same.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer software and information systems.
• Interviewing, gathering information, problem solving, safety planning, negotiation, and listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to engage with, listen or, and interact with persons (being served and co-workers) effectively
• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for the diversity of customers, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with a disability or whose first language may be other than English.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a County office building and on visits to client's homes. Some travel may be required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents and vibration; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases and poor ventilation; hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids; inadequate lighting; work space restricting movement; and intense noise may occur on visits to client's homes. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, camera, tape recorder and copy and fax machines.
SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
01
*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
02
Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position.
03
Please select the highest level of education completed or Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
- High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
- Professional/Technical Certificate equivalent to 1 year of full-time post-secondary education
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
04
If you have a Bachelor's degree please note Major. If you have no degree indicate "NONE".
05
I have a Master's degree in one of the following fields.
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Other
- I don't have a Master's Degree
06
How many years of work experience do you have at a County or State agency where you were employed as a child protection worker?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 + years
- None
07
How many years of PAID full-time experience do you have as a professional level Social Worker? Convert any part-time experience to years (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time.)
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 5 + years
- None
08
Please describe your professional level Social Worker experience. If you have no experience indicate "NONE".
09
How many years do you have of full time paraprofessional experience working in a social service\human service agency? Paraprofessional experience is supporting case management of individual or families in a social/human services agency. Internships are considered paraprofessional experience. Convert any part-time experience to years (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time.)
- Less than 2 years
- 2 or more years
- None
10
Describe your paraprofessional experience working in a social/human services agency. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
11
How many years of experience do you have working with multiple agencies (police, courts, schools, mental health providers, etc)?
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months - 2 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 + years
- None
12
Describe your experience working in the field of children and family services, group homes or residential facilities. If you have no experience indicate "NONE".
13
How many years of professional or paraprofessional work experience do you have working in with families who are accessing services based on their family situations (e.g. homelessness, exposure to domestic violence, substance abuse, or in correctional setting)?. Internships are considered paraprofessional experience.
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 plus years
- No experience
14
Describe your experience working with children who are accessing services based on their family situations? Include job title and tasks. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
15
How many years of professional work experience have you had interviewing children, in a forensic setting, that have experienced child abuse?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 plus years
- No experience
16
Describe your experience/training, in performing forensic interview with children that may have experienced child abuse. Describe your experience/job duties in performing these interviews. Include only forensic examples. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
17
Are you proficient in a language in addition to English?
- Yes
- No
18
If yes above, what language(s)?
19
If selected for this position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary?
20
Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
- Friend, Family or Colleague
- InDeed
- Job Fair or Dakota County Event
- Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
- JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
- League of Minnesota Cities
- Minneapolis Diversity.com
- Minnesota Diversity.com
- Minnesota Works Website
- Minnesota Jobs Network.com
- Minnesota Association of Counties
- Monster
- Professional Association Website
- Referred by a Dakota County Employee
- St Paul Diversity.com
- College Website, Instructor, Career Services
- Dakota County Website
- Other
21
If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
Required Question
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