Social Worker - Supported Decision Maker

Salary: $34.79 - $48.71 Hourly
Location : Faribault, MN
Job Type: Grant Funded Position
Job Number: 2025-002
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 02/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

**POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Social Worker of Supported Decision Maker (SDM) is responsible for assisting individuals who do not meet the statutory criteria of "incapacitated" for guardianship or conservatorship. This position will work to assist those who voluntarily agree to supported decision making. This position will also be required to educate our community on Support Decision Making (SDM) by meeting with providers and/or families.
Examples of Duties

• Assists individuals needing services and supports, access, information, and referrals.
• Attend various meetings; gathers data and completes necessary documentation and reporting as required per the State grant within the set timelines.
• Attends required training sessions and meetings as directed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and two years of experience working with vulnerable individuals. Valid driver's license required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Social Work, and previous experience as a county social worker is preferred.
Supplemental Information

HOURS: Full-time (40 hours per week). Typical work hours between approximately 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Flexible scheduling. May occasionally work limited hours on weekend, holiday, or evening.

**This position is Grant Funded
Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.

County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

For additional information, please follow the link to the Rice County website:
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Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
• I do not agree to the above information.

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Which of the following best describes your level of education at the closing date of the job posting?Please make sure your degree is listed in the Education section of your application.

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related human service field.
• Master's Degree or higher in Social Work or related human service field.
• Other degree not in Social Work or related human services field.
• None of the above.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your level of professional work experience working with people with physical, mental or developmental disabilities?

• No experience.
• One year or less.
• Two years.
• Three or more years.

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Which best describes your experience supporting individuals in a person-centered manner?

• No Experience.
• One year or less.
• Two years.
• Three or more years.

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Which best describes your experience collecting/analyzing data and reporting to required agencies?

• No experience
• One year or less
• Two years
• Three or more years

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Which best describes your professional experience assisting individuals to locate housing and/or services?

• No experience
• One year or Less than one year
• Two years
• Three or more years

08

Which best describes your professional experience working with individuals who have chemical and mental health challenges?

• No Experience
• One year or less
• Two years
• Three or more years

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What is your professional experience in providing community education and engagement?

• No Experience.
• One year or less.
• Two years' experience.
• Three or more years.

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Which best describes your professional experience assisting an individual with financial liabilities and monitoring financial dispersement.

• No experience.
• One year or less experience.
• Two years' experience.
• More than three years'

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Which best describes your professional experience assisting others to apply for public assistance benefits?

• No experience.
• Less than two years' experience.
• More than two years if experience.

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Which best describes your professional experience working with individuals in crisis?

• No experience.
• Less than two years' of experience.
• Two or more years experience.

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