Associate Social Worker - Community Connector (Hybrid)

Position Description

Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health has two openings for full-time Associate Social Workers. This position will be housed within the Community Resources and Volunteers unit. The Associate Social Worker - Community Connector will work closely with Social Workers (including MnChoices Assessors) and Economic Assistance staff to assist clients in applying for medical assistance and/or financial assistance programs. This position requires candidates who are detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills.

Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to those in need within the community.

These are full-time, non-exempt, hybrid positions. Interviews will take place the week of January 27th, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $60,819.20 to $72,966.40 ($29.24 to $35.08 per hour).
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32: $60,819.20 to $85,113.60 ($29.24 to $40.92 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
• This position will work in the community as needed, including client homes and transporting clients.
• Expected work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Associate Social Worker.

• Assist clients in completing medical assistance and other financial assistance program paperwork.
• Meet with clients in office-based or community-based settings.
• Assist clients in obtaining verifications needed to obtain assistance.
• Complete and maintain case notes and records.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providers, agency staff, and the public.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including, but not limited to, Adult Protection social workers and Economic Assistance staff.
• Organize, prioritize, and manage workflow.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work.
• One year or more (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience of job-related experience in human services, social services, public assistance, or closely related field.
• Experience working with Minnesota Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), Medical Assistance (MA), Social Services Information System (SSIS), MnCHOICES assessment, OnBase electronic filing system, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or individuals that are affected by issues including neglect, domestic violence, disability, mental health, homelessness and financial insecurities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in problem-solving, critical thinking and effective time management.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Travel within the community as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO