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1 Page 1 of 5 DAKOTA COUNTY Employee Relations Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, MN INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: Social Worker- Child Protection Investigate/Assessment (REPOST) OPEN DATE: 02/12/15 CLOSE DATE: 03/02/15 An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY Salary: See Position Description POSITION SOCIAL WORKER- CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATE/ASSESSMENT (REPOST) - Job # 3220Z POSTING TYPE: External- Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Social Services HOURS:Full-time HIRING RANGE: $55, $62,597.00/year (108 Salary grade) LOCATION: WSC in Apple Valley UNION: AFSME 306 CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on Monday, 3/2/2015 Under supervision and within State, Federal, and County; develop programs and policies, identify client needs, funding sources, create and develop a service plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the service plan. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related Human Services field AND One year full-time professional experience in a social services agency. OR Two years full-time para-professional experience in a social services agency. AND Valid Driver's License Preferred education beyond minimum qualifications: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field. Required License(s): Some positions will require QMRP status. * Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3102 (L), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this class. 1. Assess/investigate reports of child physical and sexual abuse and neglect 2. Conduct child forensic interviews using approved protocols

Position Description POSITION SOCIAL WORKER- CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATE/ASSESSMENT (REPOST) - Job # 3220Z.15.

2 Page 2 of 5 3. Collaborate with the various professions/agencies that may be encountered during an assessment such as: medical and mental health, law enforcement, attorneys, courts, other County social service staff, etc. 4. Effectively engage individuals and families to assess and evaluate needs and strengths, including child safety and risk. 5. Coordinate and provide services and advocacy to clients and families. 6. Facilitate access to community resources on behalf of the client. 7. Apply knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and statutes and professional practice. 8. Complete agency, state, and federal required documentation as related to client activity according to mandated timelines. 9. Ability to work flexible schedule in response to emergency case assignments, clients availability, and other work related duties that may result in working outside the normal business hours. 10. Ability to present to the general public about child protection statutes and child protection practices specific to Dakota County 11.Testify in court (criminal, family, juvenile), prepare court documents and work with families involved in the court process Essential Functions: 1-11 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Knowledge of human development, family dynamics and systems, including crisis management and cultural competency. Knowledge of community resources and funding sources. Knowledge of medical diagnoses, medications, and basic medical terminology, as well as medical insurance processes and procedures. Knowledge of statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to social work and the ability to research the same. Comprehensive knowledge of computer software and information systems. Interviewing, negotiation, and listening skills. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a County office building and on visits to client's homes. Some travel may be required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents and vibration; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases and poor ventilation; hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids; inadequate lighting; work space restricting movement; and intense noise may occur on visits to client's homes. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, camera, tape recorder and copy and fax machines. SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: OR Dakota County Employee Relations - Administration Center 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, MN EXAM #3220z SOCIAL WORKER- CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATE/ASSESSMENT (REPOST) GM Social Worker- Child Protection Investigate/Assessment (REPOST) Supplemental Questionnaire

staff, etc. 4. Effectively engage individuals and families to assess and evaluate needs and strengths, including child safety and risk. 5.

3 Page 3 of 5 * 1. Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you have reviewed, understand and possess the minimum qualifications for this position. * 2. Check all that apply I have a Bachelor's Degree, in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology I have a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Sociology I have at least one year of full time PROFESSIONAL work experience in the field of Social Work I have at least two years of full time paraprofessional experience working in a human service related agency. I'm a licensed Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker or Psychologist I have previous work experience in a county social service agency. I have a Valid Driver's License I don't have any of the above * 3. Please select the highest level of education COMPLETED/Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment.) High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent Associate's Degree Bachelors' Degree Master's Degree or above * 4. If you have a Bachelor's degree please note Major. If you have no degree indicate "NONE". * 5. I have a Master's degree in one of the following fields. Social Work Psychology Sociology Other I don't have a Master's Degree * 6. How many years of experience do you have as a Professional level Social Worker? 1-3 years 4-5 years 5 + years * 7. Please describe your Professional level Social Worker experience. If you have no experience indicate "NONE". * 8. How many years of full time paraprofessional experience working in a social service\human service agency do you have? Less than 2 or more years * 9. Describe your experience working in a Human Services Agency. If you have no experience indicate "NONE".

PROFESSIONAL work experience in the field of Social Work I have at least two years of full time paraprofessional experience working in a human service related agency.

4 Page 4 of 5 * 10. How many years of experience do you have working with multiple agencies (police, courts, schools, mental health providers, etc)? Less than 6 months 6 months years 5 + years * 11. Describe your experience working in the field of children and family services, group homes or residential facilities. If you have no experience indicate "NONE". * 12. How many years of professional work experience do you have working with families who are involved with child protection? * 13. What type of experience have you had working with families who are involved with child protection? Include job title and tasks. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE". * 14. How many years of professional work experience do you have working with children who are accessing services based on their high-risk family situations (e.g. homelessness, exposure to domestic violence or substance abuse, in correctional settings)? * 15. What type of experience have you had working with children who are accessing services based on their high-risk family situations? Include job title and tasks. If you have no experience, indictae "NONE". * 16. How many years of professional work experience have you had interviewing children that have experienced child abuse? * 17. Desribe your experience interviewing children that have experienced child abuse. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE". * 18.

If you have no experience indicate "NONE". * 12. How many years of professional work experience do you have working with families who are involved with child protection? * 13.

5 Page 5 of 5 Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed above. It is important that information provided on the application support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions. Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years. * 19. If selected for this position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary? 20. Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. You may have been asked this question in the Agency Wide Questions but we would ask you to please complete this question here as well. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity. Dakota County Website Job Interest s from Dakota County Careerbuilder College Website, Instructor, Career Services JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul League of Minnesota Cities MN Association of Counties Minnesota Council of Non-Profits Minnesota Works Website Monster InDeed Social Media (LinkedIn, Mad Mimi) Job Fair or Dakota County Event Professional Association Website I am a former employee of Dakota County Referred by A Dakota County Employee Friend, Family or Colleague Other * 21. If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County. * Required Question

Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge.

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How To Become A Data System Administrator Page 1 of 5 OPEN DATE: 03/30/15 CLOSE DATE: 04/13/15 DAKOTA COUNTY Employee Relations Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033-2372 651-438-4568 http://www.dakotacounty.us INVITES APPLICATIONS