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PH Social Worker ISalary$27.93 HourlyLocation Missoula, MTJob TypeRegular Part-time, less than 40 hours/weekJob Number202500009DepartmentMissoula Public Health- Health ServicesOpening Date01/16/2025Bargaining UnitMFPE - Local 8512Work SiteMissoula County Health DepartmentScheduling/Hours of WorkFiling two positions at 36 hours per weekDefinitionThese are 36 hour per week positions with full-time benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay rate for this position is $27.93 per hour.The Health Department is seeking two PUBLIC HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER I to join their team. This position performs professional level duties and case management work in the field of public health social work for the Health Services Division of the Missoula City-County Health Department. Employees hired as Public Health Social Worker I must obtain licensure as LBSW in the State of Montana within one year of hire. Employees are eligible for promotion to Public Health Social Worker II upon becoming licensed. Applicants with current licensure as LBSW in the State of Montana may be hired as Public Health Social Worker II. Details: Initial screening of applications will begin on Thursday, January 30, 2025. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed weekly until the positions are filled. To Apply: •Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested/submitted.•Please include with a complete application the following attachments: College transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), a letter of interest, and a resume.•Incomplete applications will be disqualified.•Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.Representative Examples of WorkProvides case management services for pregnant women and families. Develops and implements individual client care plans based on social needs. Monitors and evaluates care plan effectiveness. Triages socially related needs of clients. Coordinates client referrals utilizing appropriate community resources. Provides individual and family support and crisis intervention as needed through home visiting. May be assigned to evidence-based programs, such as SafeCare, Circle of Security, Parents As Teachers, etc. Serves as a Social Work resource person to other social and health agencies. Identifies available community resources for specific client populations and acts as a social service resource person for the agency and other community organizations. Educates clients on the appropriate use of social services. Develops social service protocols including protocols for accessing medical and financial resources. Develops assessment and screening tools as needed. Assists with program development and coordination. Participates in strategic and emergency planning, quality improvement, performance management, workforce development, and accreditation documentation and activities. Serves as part of incident command during emergencies. Participates in department-wide strategic activities. Advocates for regulations and policies that protect public and environmental health.Minimum Qualifications•Requires a bachelor's degree in social work and the ability to become a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Montana. •Requires two years of experience working with families in a health care or community health setting which included case management experience.•SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a valid Montana Driver's License. Requires current CPR certification. Requires successfully passing a criminal background check. Requires ability to obtain licensure as LBSW within one year of hire. New employees will be asked to volunteer vaccination status for required vaccines upon hire and will be offered assistance during hiring to receive necessary immunizations. Employees who have not received the vaccines required for their positions or who are unwilling to voluntarily provide vaccination status for required vaccines will receive a reasonable accommodation where such accommodation does not require an undue hardship or endanger the health or safety of any person. Physical/Environmental DemandsThe work requires some physical exertion such as walking, bending, lifting (20 pound range). Crisis intervention work may involve exposure to potentially dangerous situations. The employee delivers services primarily in home settings, which may require climbing stairs and driving a vehicle.Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.EmployerMissoula CountyAddress200 W BroadwayMissoula, Montana, 59802Phone406-258-4874Websitehttp://www.missoulacounty.us