Olmsted County has earned the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Expected starting salary is $32.72 to $43.68. Full salary range is $32.72 - $54.64.
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
Under general supervision of a Program Manager and within all state and agency statutes, policies, and procedures, this position provides Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management to individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness. Service recipients may be voluntary or under civil commitment, they may be living independently or in supportive settings, or may be unhoused. They may have co-occurring substance use disorder, medical issues, or other complicating factors. This role involves collaborating across multiple programs and providers, utilizing evidenced-based practices and person-centered approaches. This position is primarily office based, with most visits occurring in the community.
Examples of Work
- Assess the needs of adults with mental illness and co-occurring disorders and assist them in accessing available mental health, substance use, housing, medical, social, educational, and other available supports and services in the community
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with individuals receiving services
- Make appropriate referrals to community based care
- Collaborate with referral agencies to provide individualized service
- Provide specific case consultation to peers
- Conduct pre-petition screenings, consults, and complete civil commitment petitions
- Interact with law enforcement, courts, county attorney, and court administration to process civil commitments
- Maintain required documentation, records, and files as necessary
- Inform individuals of community resources, rights and responsibilities under programs or services
- Serve as a resource for the community at large
- Engage with and collaborate across county programs and services
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
- Skilled in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data
- Skilled in the use of computers and technology
- Skilled in individual and community advocacy
- Skilled in utilizing conflict management and advocacy skills
- Ability to understand individual and family needs with empathy and objectivity
- Ability to exercise good judgment in recommending possible solutions for individual and family needs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, public officials and citizens of the community
- Ability to organize efficiently and keep records systematically
- Ability to work independently and to recognize when supervision is needed
- 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.
