**FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS APRIL 11TH
The MnCHOICES Certified Assessor completes assessments and provides case management services to individuals under the age of 65 in Rice County regardless of payer source. Assessments provide information and resources to individuals and/or their legal representatives based on their stated preferences and assessed needs. Assessments are also used to determine an individual's eligibility for Long Term Services and Supports, and the Minnesota Waiver Programs.

• Completes MnCHOICES assessments for individuals to identify appropriate options for care.
• Provides case management services to individuals under the age of 65 residing in Rice County receiving PCA services, and not on a Minnesota Waiver Program.
• Attends training sessions and staff/community meetings.
• Provides back-up intake support for the County and responds to calls on the County crisis line.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services field, and two years of supervised experience working with individuals with physical disabilities, mental illness, brain injuries or developmental disabilities. A valid Driver’s license is required upon hire. The Social Worker must be a MnCHOICES Certified Assessor through the State of Minnesota.

Preferred Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Social Work, and three years of experience as a County Social Worker is preferred.

HIRING RANGE / UNION: $31.76 - $33.27 per hour / SS unit - Grade 12

HOURS: Business hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Full-time hours equal 40 hours per week.

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.