Social Worker - PACE (Parents & Children Excel)

Olmsted County has earned the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Expected starting salary range $33.45 to $44.66.  Full salary range $33.45 to $55.87.

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 (2) years of social service-related experience.

Nature of Work

Under supervision, and within Federal, State and locally developed programs and policies, identifies individual and/or family needs and works toward meeting those needs through County and community support services. Provides case management and/or advocacy for customers. May provide education in community-based settings. Works within a multi-disciplinary team setting.

Examples of Work

• Conducts home visits and interviews clients to assess needs, challenges, and strengths within individuals and family systems.
• Partners with families in the development of case plan goals that leverage family strengths to address barriers or challenges.
• Partners with families and schools to address attendance and behavioral concerns for children.
• Participate in school and other community-related meetings to address educational outcomes for children.
• Assists families with connecting to and accessing community resources (Early childhood education, childcare, employment, food, cash, and health benefits).
• Advocates for children, families, and communities.
• Maintains electronic case file documentation in compliance with program requirements.
• Promotes and supports engagement of natural supports and collaboration using case planning, family group, and other conference meetings.
• Participates in and presents work with families during weekly unit consultation.
• Performs related work as required.

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 trauma-informed practices.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and strength-based approaches.
• Knowledge of agency policies.
• Knowledge of data practices and confidentiality.
• Skill in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data.
• Skill in the use of computers and technology.
• Skill in individual and community advocacy.
• Ability to understand individual and family needs with empathy and objectivity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to organize efficiently and keep records systematically.
• 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.