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Job Posting End Date: June 17, 2024 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $60,819.20 to $72,966.40 ($29.24 to $35.08 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year, pro-rated based on part-time status. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 06/17/2024 in order to be considered. Position Description Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health has a current opening for a part-time Associate Social Worker. Associate Social Workers work closely with case managers to provide quality service to our clients and will be part of the interdisciplinary team. This position requires candidates who are detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills. Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to those in need within the community and if your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today! Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to adults within the community! If your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today! This is a part-time, non-exempt, hybridposition. Interviews will take place the week of June 24th, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Salary: $60,819.20 to $72,966.40 ($29.24 to $35.08 per hour). 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32. $60,819.20 to $85,113.60 ($29.24 to $40.92 per hour). 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays, pro-rated based on part-time status. Pension plan and other retirement investment options. Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303. This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. This position will work in the community as needed, in client homes and transporting clients. Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Associate Social Worker. Assist clients in the community in pursuing their recovery goals. Provide instruction, modeling, and feedback in the area of supportive living skills. Lead by example with coping strategies that have been helpful in their own recovery. Provide paraprofessional support, such as transcribing and submitting client reports. Provide direct services to clients with diverse issues including mental illness, chemical dependency, domestic violence, criminal involvement, developmental disabilities, and homelessness. Balance administrative and direct services responsibilities by prioritizing assignments from social workers and supervisor. May be required to attend court hearings and meet with clients to complete related paperwork. Assist clients and case managers in completing medical assistance applications and related financial paperwork. Access financial services information through state databases. Complete case notes. Maintain case files and records. Participate in support planning and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Respond to crisis situations to ensure safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, S ills, and Abilities Needed Bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field. In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed One year or more (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience of job-related experience working with persons with serious and persistent mental illness. Experience working with Minnesota Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), Medical Assistance (MA), Social Services Information System (SSIS), MnCHOICES assessment, OnBase electronic filing system, and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience working within SSIS database. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Skilled in problem-solving, critical thinking and effective time management. Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment Travel within the community as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!Hear from other Anoka County employees... For full info follow application link. Anoka County is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.