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| Job ID: 14040938 |
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| Job Title: | Social Worker - LADC |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | 401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | • Bachelor's degree with a major in social work, psychology, sociology, or closely related field AND
• Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor in the State of Minnesota
• Valid Driver's License in the State of Minnesota |
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| Job Description: |
Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC) Social Worker position.
This position will serve to expedite access to substance use disorder treatment for individuals served by both the Otter Tail County Human Services Department and the Otter Tail County Probation Department. The individual selected for the position will complete Comprehensive Use Assessments in community and correctional settings and work collaboratively with probation agents, treatment coordinators, and other professionals in the process of timely referral for individuals to recommended treatment settings. Additional assignments will include leading monthly consultation with treatment coordination staff to provide support and guidance related to substance use disorder treatment components of support to people served. The position will require the ability to establish collaborative relationships across multiple departments and the willingness to implement agency goals, policies, and procedures to provide optimal services to people served.
• Assess the need and eligibility for Substance Use Disorder services, voluntary and court ordered.
• Complete Comprehensive Substance Use Assessment, as outlined in state statute, for adolescents and adults.
• Determine and recommend the need for services and discuss assessment results with the person, identified family supports, and associated professionals (following applicable confidentiality laws and practices). Provide information of program/service options and process to access.
• Coordinate with the person, family, child protective services, involved agencies and professionals, and the courts to develop appropriate treatment and after care plans.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with providers and resources that may be a referral source or working contact, development of public relations and early intervention activities.
• Consult with Treatment Court teams for DWI and Drug Court participants and may participate in Treatment Court team review and planning.
• Complete ongoing training and education, serving as a content area expert in matters related to Substance Use Disorder.
• Advocate and develop system changes and service development.
• Consult with program/team staff.
• Interpret rules/policy related to Substance Use Disorder and Comprehensive Assessments.
• Represent team, department or agency in community assignments and groups.
• Administrative tasks:
o Attend staff and supervisory meetings as scheduled.
o Attend conferences as scheduled or agreed upon with supervisor.
o Attend training as related to job responsibilities.
o Complete required documentation, agency time sheets, and employee records in a timely manner.
o Utilize SSIS as the case management system, including time documentation and case notes. Utilize the electronic document management system for case records, and other systems as applicable.
o Communicate schedule changes with supervisor.
o Utilize agency status board consistently to keep agency staff aware of availability.
o May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.
This position is regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 p.m. The 2024 starting salary for this position is $32.30 hourly, depending on qualifications, with career advancement to $51.23.
The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview. Prior to hire, finalists will be required to pass a background investigation. A standard twelve month probationary period applies.
Please note: This position is considered a safety-sensitive position due to the essential job duties in accordance with Minn. Stat. §181.950, Subd. 13. Safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing. In addition, all employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, follow-up, and post-accident.
How To Apply
To apply for this position, go to: https://ottertailcounty.gov/jobs/. Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only you and authorized employees have access to the information submitted.
When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete.
Veterans Preference
Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and any supporting documentation must be included with the employment application.
Background Investigation
All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include but are not limited to gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant.
Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the application or background investigation process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment.
Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace.
Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex (pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, or genetic information.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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