Social Worker- Pre-petition Screener/Diversion

NEED TO HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related human services field AND
• One year of full-time professional experience OR two years of para-professional experience in a social services agency; AND
• Valid Drivers License

• Bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields including, but not limited to, social work, psychology or nursing from an accredited college or university AND
• Case manager experience with at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to adults with mental illness.

• Previous work with Serious Persistent Mental Illness population
• Previous work with substance use disorder
• Knowledge or previous experience with civil commitments
• Previous work with involuntary clients
• Previous experience working with court services
• Fluency in a language other than English
• Previous experience working in a county social services agency

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 classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

1. Screen for commitment of persons with mental illness, chemical dependency, mentally ill and dangerous, Rule 20 deemed incompetent, developmentally disabled, or a combination of any of the above. Screenings are time sensitive, and most often, need to be completed while an individual is under a 72-hour hold.
2. Assess and evaluate dangerousness/safety to self and/or the community while at the same time determining if there are less restrictive alternatives that will ensure the safety of the individual and community.
3. Screener must complete and/or file court documents including petition for civil commitment, exhibit A, Pre-Petition screening report, 60-90-day treatment report to the court, and final treatment report to the court.
4. Assess mental health and/or chemical health needs, collaborate and coordinate with service providers including AMRTC, St. Peter, and CARE programs.
5. Represent Dakota County Pre-Petition in civil commitment hearings and testify as requested.
6. Monitor and document risk, safety, and compliance with any court orders. File revocations as appropriate.
7. Complete clinical documents including mental health assessment, functional assessment and individual goal plan. Obtain and review diagnostic assessment. Implement goal plan.
8. Evaluate, document, and monitor client progress toward goals.
9. Maintain and apply knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, statutes and professional practice standards.
10. Complete agency, state and federal required documentation related to client activity according to mandated timelines.
11. Demonstrate a commitment to support cultural diversity across Dakota County, actively support the county's inclusion, diversity equity and access initiatives and work to address the needs of diverse and underserved communities.
12. Provide other case management functions as related or assigned.

• Knowledge of human development and family dynamics and systems, including crisis management and cultural competency.
• Knowledge of community resources and funding sources.
• Knowledge of medical diagnoses, medications, basic medical terminology and 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 applicable computer software and information systems.
• Interviewing, information gathering, problem solving, safety planning, negotiation and listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Critical decision-making skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a highly time sensitive position.