Full-Time Social Worker – Aging & Care Coordination
Job Description
- Olmsted County has earned the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work – Southeast Minnesota designation.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
- 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
- Expected starting salary is $32.72 to $43.68. Full salary range is $32.72 – $54.64.
This position provides consultation and referral services to individuals, families, and target groups in the community. Works primarily within the Adult & Family Services Division with work assignments to include Care Coordination for Managed Care Organizations for individuals over 65 years of age.
Examples of Work
- Provides assessment and care coordination for individuals over 65.
- Interviews client/caseloads to determine and identify problems or needs for service/ programs.
- Develops and writes individual service plans.
- Provides information about health care access and assists individuals to access Medicare and Medical Assistance funded health care services.
- Provides information about managed care health benefits.
- Completes required contacts and paperwork within established timelines.
- Advises clients of community resources, information and referrals for services, rights and responsibilities under programs or services.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Considerable knowledge of the social sciences
- Knowledge of home and community-based services and supports.
- Knowledge of social and economic problems
- Knowledge of motivating factors of human behavior
- Knowledge of the principles of social work
- Some knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge of federal and state welfare programs and relevant laws
- Knowledge of agency policies
- Skilled in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data
- Ability to consider clients’ problems with empathy and objectivity
- Ability to exercise good judgment in recommending possible solutions for client’s difficulties and when utilizing conflict management and advocacy skills
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, co-workers, public officials and citizens of the community
- Ability to organize efficiently and keep records systematically
- Ability to complete MnCAT Certified Assessor Training to become a MnCHOICES Certified Assessor
- Ability to work independently and to recognize when supervision is needed
- 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.
How to Apply
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