Social Worker - Disability Services Assessment

About the Department

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.

Position Duties

Under supervision of a Program Manager, and within Federal, State and locally developed programs and policies, reviews referrals for State Plan and Waiver Services, provides Long-Term Care Consultation, and completes MnCHOICES Assessments and Reassessments.  Eligibility for home and community-based services and medical assistance services is evaluated.  Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reviews referrals received by integrated intake team. Gathers information about functional abilities, medical information, and level of care for services. 
• Provides assessment and occasional case management for individuals served through State Plan, Waiver Programs, and Medical Assistance Programs.
• Conducts MnCHOICES assessments, reassessments, courtesy screens, and county of location reassessments for individuals applying for State Plan or Waivered Programs and other related services.  
• Assesses the functional needs and abilities of the individual to determine eligibility for services.
• Interviews client/caseloads to determine financial eligibility and identify eligibility for service/programs.
• Develops and writes individual service plans, support plans, etc.
• Utilizes State and Local computer programs to document work for the county and the individual.
• Provides information about health care access and assists individuals to access Medicare and Medical Assistance funded health care services.
• Completes required contacts and paperwork within established/required timelines.
• Advises clients of community resources, information and referrals for services, rights and responsibilities under programs or services.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of the social sciences
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of social and economic problems
• Knowledge of motivating factors of human behavior
• Knowledge of physical health, mental health, and chemical health needs.
• 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
• 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.
• Supports healthy workplace culture.
• 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 as a team member.
• Ability 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands: