Job Information
State of Minnesota Social Worker Senior in Montevideo, Minnesota
Working Title: Social Worker
Job Class: Social Worker Senior
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/23/2024
Closing Date : 05/07/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Montevideo
Division/Unit : Montevideo Veterans Home / Social Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (hours could vary)
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $24.20 - $35.13 / hourly
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Telework Eligible : No
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Montevideo! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $5,000! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!
Consider joining our team to provide social work services for applicants and residents of the home by performing assessments to determine the proper placement of applicants requesting admission. Provide clinical support and analysis to ensure residents' needs are addressed, and plan and implement social service programs for residents of the Home. This position will work effectively with the Home Administrator to ensure the delivery of social services meets regulatory requirements and agency standards.
This position is designated as part-time and primarily day shift. The work schedule will include at least 40 hours per 2-week pay period. This position is initially eligible for partial employer contribution toward health and dental insurance benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
• Current licensure in Minnesota as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or ability to obtain licensure by date of hire
• One year of professional-level experience as a Social Worker
• Skills in completing social work assessments sufficient to evaluate clients' social service needs
• Human relations skills sufficient to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, residents, resident representatives, and community groups
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience coordinating placements in senior housing or long-term care services
• Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing care facility
• Experience working with Veterans
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to skilled nursing facilities
• Experience in electronic charting systems such as PointClickCare
Additional Requirements
• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position. When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.