Social Worker Associate

Full Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Aging and Disability Services , Bureau of Community Integration, Targeted Case Management is seeking a Social Work Associate to join our team!

This position will be based in Des Moines, Iowa and will perform key duties to support a team of case managers and a supervisor who provide case management services to adults and children receiving in-home and community based services through various HCBS waivers including: Intellectual Disability (ID), Developmental Disability (DD), Brain Injury (BI), Health and Disability (HD), Physical Disability (PD) Habilitation (HAB), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and Elderly.

Hours and Travel:

Monday-Friday between 8:00am to 4:30pm. Some travel is required.

Special Requirements:

A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle are required for this position.

Core Job Duties:

The duties include but are not limited to

• Technical and paraprofessional social work responsibilities that support the unit in providing case management services and supporting the team in a variety of administrative duties.
• Assists the unit in assuring that work assignments are carried out by; performing in accordance with set procedures, policies, and standards, such duties as compiling statistical or narrative information, documenting this information in report form, and preparing correspondence.
• Organizes and oversees files and records of a confidential, complex or otherwise sensitive nature.
• Evaluates work situations and exercises judgment in making technical decisions in accordance with prescribed laws and technical rules, regulations, and policies and practices.
• Conducts interviews to obtain necessary information for case summaries and histories, prepares fiscal reports, assessments, social histories, service plans, case records and referral summaries.
• Offers recommendations to professional staff for casework planning and programming.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of case work methods
• Knowledge of the target populations
• Interviewing skills
• Team building and team facilitation skills
• Effective customer service skills,
• Ability to evaluate situations and make correct decisions
• Ability to correctly interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.

Experience working with the following populations is a plus

• Intellectual Disability (ID)
• Developmental Disability (DD)
• Brain Injury (BI)
• Health and Disability (HD)
• Physical Disability (PD)
• Habilitation (HAB)
• Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
• Elderly is preferred.

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply.

Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.

The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited area college with an Associate's of Arts or Science Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Case Management, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, or Nursing;an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of the required full-time experience in social work, human services, case management, public administration, sociology, psychology, or nursing for each year (30 semester hours or one year) of the required education.

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Additional Information

Some positions in this class may require a valid driver's license.

Travel may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.