The following counties currently have vacancies:

Freeborn County Department Human Services deadline to apply is May 5, 2023
Lake of the Woods Social Services Department deadline to apply is May 10, 2023

Merit System Classification Summary
Under supervision, assists professional staff in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect; works directly in the home to reduce the incidence of abuse and neglect and to prevent or shorten out-of-home placement; works toward reunification of family in out-of-home placements; and performs related work as assigned.

Please see the Exam Process section below for details on how to apply.

• Assesses family dynamics in conjunction with the social worker in order to determine needs and level of service to be provided family.
• Develops concrete goals and expectations in conjunction with the social worker and the family.
• Demonstrates and teaches clients parenting skills, nurturing skills, discipline methods and child growth and development.
• Demonstrates and teaches household, time and money management techniques.
• Teaches clients health, safety and nutritional needs of the family and how to meet these needs.
• Teaches clients how to effectively deal with/manage stress.
• Demonstrates and teaches verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• May serve as protective payee for client, which includes setting up budgets, negotiating with creditors, balancing checking accounts and distributing checks
• Serves as an appropriate role model for families and provides on-going support and encouragement to clients in order to build self-esteem.
• Assists family members to understand and cope with separation and loss issues.
• Gives testimony in court for agency or may accompany client to court to give support.
• Recognizes and reports indicators of neglect and emotional, physical and sexual abuse of both children and adults.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other community agencies if signs or symptoms of other problems are exhibited.
• Guides the client in the development or restoration of socialization skills, including the ability to use recreation effectively.
• Documents significant information in case files and prepares written reports for social workers.
• Assists in the formation and implementation of parent education classes and encourages and assists parents in participating in them and other support groups.

Merit System Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate (or GED equivalent) and two (2) years of home management experience which includes child care experience (application must define timeframe and home/child care detailed work experience);

OR

Two (2) years of accredited, related, college coursework with emphasis in home economics, child development, health, social work, sociology, psychology, or a related behavioral science.

The examination will consist entirely of a experience and training rating.

Applicants must also answer the supplemental questions attached to this posting.