Job Description
Salary: $64,801.08 - $93,961.57 Annually
Location : North Mankato, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00332
Department: Health & Human Services
Division: Child Protection Services
Opening Date: 01/07/2025
Closing Date: 1/27/2025 11:59 PM Central
The purpose of this Child Protection Case Manager position is to work with children and their families to provide social work services for the protection, rehabilitation, and care of children.
The courts are involved in some cases, not in others; this position is responsible for case management in both situations. All work is done in accordance with Minnesota statutes regarding juvenile safety and placement, the reporting of maltreatment of minors, as well as Minnesota administrative rules regarding social services for children.
DUTY FREQUENCY BAND/GRADE Promotes safety, permanency and well-being of children who have been maltreated by offering services to prevent future maltreatment, safeguard and enhance child welfare and support family life. Provides case management and coordination of care to families experiencing child maltreatment. Monitors and evaluates client progress and appropriateness of services provided to families. Provides reasonable or active efforts to maintain or reunify families affected by child maltreatment. Collaborates with community partners including law enforcement, correctional agencies, attorneys, therapists, medical providers, chemical dependency services, housing services, domestic violence services, employment services, school, residential treatment providers to improve family functioning and child safety.
Daily
20%C4Provides case management services to families with child protection needs related to mental health, runaway, truancy, minor parent or general child welfare issues.
Daily
20%C4Provides initial response to reports of child maltreatment. Screens reports to determine the type of response required. Interviews children and adults to assess safety and risk within families in accordance with MN Statute 260E. Determines what the needs are of individuals and families for services. Completes assessments within mandated timeframes.
As requiredC4Provides after hours response for emergency and urgent child protection situations. Additionally provides general intake and emergency on-call social services as assigned.
Weekly
5%C4Identifies, selects, coordinates and monitors out of home placement for children experiencing maltreatment. Acts as legal guardian/custodian for children in foster care or state wards. Supervise visitation between parents and their children in foster care. Travels to see foster children wherever they are placed on monthly basis. Completes comprehensive relative search and engage relatives in case planning and services.
Daily
20%C4Interprets Federal law, Minnesota Statute & Rule as well as agency and DHS policies for children and families involved with child protective services. Participates in professional development activities including completion of 15 hours of mandated training in the area of child welfare.
Daily
5%
Identifies potential adoptive placements as required and completes tasks necessary for adoption finalization.
As needed
Prepares information and recommendations in connection with court cases and proceedings. Testifies in court proceedings; interprets and implements judicial findings and court orders.
Weekly
10%C4Maintains case records that meet federal, state and local guidelines in a timely manner.
Daily
10%C4Maintains accounting of time using Social Services Information System (SSIS) and other administrative tasks, including staff meetings, staff training and clinical supervision.
Daily
10%C4Provides public information on social services programs to the community and special groups.
As requiredC4Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings.
MonthlyC4Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication with clients, the public, and staff. Maintains good working relationships with clients and the public. Utilizes effective strategies to assist clients with limited English proficiency.
Daily
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
As requiredN/A
Minimum Qualifications - A valid driver's license; and
- A bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences (including but not limited to social work, psychology, sociology, human services, family services, or community corrections).
Preferred Qualification - A minimum of 2,000 hours of experience delivering social services to children and families, which can include volunteer time.
Nicollet County offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Pension plan for retirement
- Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
- 11.5 paid holidays
- Generous leave plans
- Public Sector Loan Forgiveness
- Free employee assistance plan service
01
Do you wish to claim veterans preference if you achieve a passing score? NOTE: If you elect to use veterans preference, you must provide documentation (DD214 and/or VA documents) establishing your right to claim the preference.
- Veteran: Defined as a person separated under honorable conditions that has served on active duty for a least 181 consecutive days or has completed the full period for which federally called to active duty; OR honorably discharged by reason of disability incurred while on active duty. (not active duty for training)
- Disabled Veteran: A veteran having a compensable service connected disability rating. (not active duty for training)
- Spouse of a disabled veteran with a service connected disability rating of 10% or greater, who is unable to work in the specific position being applied for.
- Spouse of a deceased veteran who died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury. (Spouse cannot have remarried.)
- Spouse of a deceased veteran who was disabled at time of death and died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury. (Spouse cannot have remarried.)
- Not a veteran or do not wish to claim a veterans preference.
02
Do you have a valid driver's license?
03
Do you have a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences (including but not limited to social work, psychology, sociology, human services, family services, or community corrections)?
04
How many hours of experience do you have delivering social services to children and families (can include volunteer time)?
- None
- Some, but fewer than 2,000 hours
- 2,000+ hours
05
How much experience do you have in a job that requires you to collaborate with law enforcement?
- No experience
- 1-2 years
- 2+ years
06
How much experience do you have in a job that requires you to know and follow specific laws and statutes?
- No experience
- 1-2 years
- 2+ years
07
How much experience do you have in working with children and their families?
- No experience
- 1-2 years
- 2+ years
08
How much experience do you have working in a job that requires you to meet strict deadlines?
- No experience
- 1-3 years
- 3+ years
09
How much experience do you have working in a job that required you to coordinate with community partners who provide human services?
- No experience
- 1-3 years
- 3+ years
10
How much experience do you have working in a job that required you write detailed documentation about the work you have completed?
- No experience
- 1-3 years
- 3+ years
11
How much experience do you have working with the court system, including reporting to the court and testimony?
- No experience
- 1-3 years
- 3+ years
12
How would you describe you ability to communicate with people who have limited English proficiency?
- Below average
- Average
- Above average
Required Question Nicollet County, MN
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Immediate start,