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Job Specifics

The Specialty Case Management team in the Adult Services Division is hiring a full-time Social Worker I/II to provide Rule 79 Targeted Case Management for adults with serious and persistent mental illness. The Social Worker will support individuals under civil commitment who also receive waiver services, partner with assigned waiver case managers to coordinate supports, track court-ordered requirements, and submit regular progress reports to the courts.

• Employment type: Full time
• Remote work: Telecommute option with in-office work in Stillwater and Cottage Grove offices (role offers flexibility)
• Hours: Typical schedule 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday (subject to department needs)
• Anticipated hiring rate: $70,720.00 - $96,470.40 annually

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Desirable Experience

• Paid experience providing Rule 79 Adult Mental Health Case Management in a government agency
• Paid experience providing Rule 79 Adult Mental Health Case Management in a non-governmental or contract agency
• Paid experience providing 2,000 hours of mental health services to adults
• Paid experience providing substance use disorder treatment services
• Experience serving clients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds

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Job Summary

The Social Worker I is an entry-level role responsible for identifying and assessing complex individual, family and community problems and strengths; selecting case work, group methods or community resources; and implementing plans to protect vulnerable people, promote independence and prevent abuse or neglect. Assignments may be in units such as Family/Children, Licensing, Chemical Health, Adult Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Adult Family Services, Adult Protection, Minnesota Family Investment Program/WorkForce Center, or Housing.

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Employment Criteria

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, or equivalent. Additional requirements may apply depending on assignment area.
• Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in social work or related field and one year of related social work experience is highly desirable.

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Core Competencies & Required Skills

Core competencies and job-specific knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals
• Provide inclusive and equitable service to all community members with dignity and respect
• Demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• Promote continuous quality improvement and demonstrate knowledge (or ability to learn) quality improvement methods
• Understand social work principles, techniques, ethics, and interviewing techniques
• Know relevant laws, policies, resources, legal and court proceedings
• Assess vulnerabilities and strengths of individuals and families and develop strength-based service plans
• Coordinate service implementation with families, agencies and community resources
• Provide counseling and supportive services, including crisis intervention
• Apply knowledge and skills to complex situations and prepare required documentation

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Duties & Responsibilities

Primary duties include (but are not limited to):

• Coordinate client intake and receive referrals
• Conduct interviews, investigations and assessments to identify needs and risk
• Develop, write, implement and monitor strength-based individual and family service plans
• Identify and coordinate community-based resources and referrals
• Develop and implement abuse prevention and intervention plans
• Assess risk to self and others and intervene in crisis situations; coordinate emergency services
• Provide client case management and maintain case records to established standards and timelines
• Prepare narratives, correspondence, eligibility reviews and court reports; provide testimony or written recommendations when required
• Deliver program information to the public, special interest groups and professional organizations

Performs other duties as assigned. Essential functions include the tasks listed above.

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Semi-sedentary work involving both office and field work. Lifting up to 20 pounds may be required. Potential exposures may include disagreeable odors, communicable diseases, bodily fluids and behavior challenges. Use of general office equipment (phone, mobile device, computer, recorder, etc.) is expected. Additional physical/mental requirements may be inherent to performing essential functions.

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Recruitment & Selection

Selection will be based on review of required application materials and evaluation of training and experience. Top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

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Legal & Employment Notices

Confidential Client participates in the federal E-Verify program. That means the client will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, you will receive written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before any adverse action is taken. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants or limit the choice of documents presented for Form I-9.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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