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Social Worker (Community Re-Entry Team) - (Open)
 St. Louis County, Minnesota | |
 United States, Minnesota, Duluth | |
 Mar 16, 2025 | |
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We are looking for a highly motivated, self-directed professional with the ability to think critically. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, as well as the capacity to work independently and collaboratively with probation services. This position will be engaged with multiple intersections of the criminal justice and public safety systems to support successful community reentry. This is a grant funded position providing re-entry case management. This Social Worker will work with a Probation Officer as part of a team addressing the complex needs of individuals reintegrating into society after repeated periods of incarceration. Responsibilities include professional work performing assessments, intervention, case management and person-centered advocacy by providing support in areas such as housing, employment, mental health, and substance use. The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. Below is the full salary range including longevity. Social Worker $27.70 - $41.73 per hour. Social Worker (MSW) $30.14 - $45.75 per hour. This position is part of the Merit Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. An employee in this class is responsible for providing social work services on cases involving complex social problems and social treatment plans. Duties include performing responsible and difficult casework, directing service programs or providing work direction to paraprofessional staff. Child Protection Services (CPS) Social Workers are assigned social work cases involving voluntary and non-voluntary child protective service cases. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff. These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Near and midrange vision; Grasp/handle; Works with others; works around others; Inside. FREQUENT: Lift-push/pull while stationary up to 20 pounds; Carry-push/pull while moving about up to 20 pounds; Hearing close proximity (0-5 feet); Maintain posture; Reach; Sit; Static neck position; Talk/speak; Customer/public contact; Clients with Behavioral Challenges. OCCASIONAL: Hearing distance up to 20 feet; Balance; Move about; Stand; Taste/Smell; Walk; Works alone; Extended day; Outside and Drive. RARE: Carry-push/pull while moving about up to 50 pounds; Climb stairs; Kneel. SOCIAL WORKER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 9-13. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history. Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions. VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position. DRUG TESTING: Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test. BACKGROUND CHECK: Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION: All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment. NON-DISCRIMINATION: St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law. Please see job description PI265583638 Please see job description | |