Temporary Associate Social Worker - Peer Support (Hybrid)

Job Posting End Date: March 4, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $60,819.20 to $72,966.40 ($29.24 to $35.08 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 03/04/2025 to be considered.

Position Description

Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health has two openings for Temporary Associate Social Worker – Peer Support Specialist positions. These positions will be housed within the Adult Mental Health unit. The Associate Social Worker – Peer Support Specialist will work closely with clients, other social workers, case managers, employment consultants and economic assistance specialists to assist clients in applying for medical assistance, work and/or financial assistance programs as needed. This position requires candidates who are compassionate, supportive, 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.

This is a temporary, non-exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of March 10th, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $29.24 to $35.08 per hour
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32: $29.24 to $40.92 per hour.
• 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, in client homes, and may be involved in transporting clients to activities or resources in the community.
• 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.

• Meet and work with clients in office-based or community-based settings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providers, agency staff, and the public.
• Lead by example with coping strategies that have been helpful in the client’s own recovery.
• Facilitate peer support group on a weekly basis to provide clients individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support.
• Assist clients in utilizing developing and asserting any of their active treatment or services plans.
• Serve as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for any effective recovery-based services and/or community resources that will aid the client in his/her daily living.
• Provide clients training for using personal development tools/skills and community resources in a group or individual setting as needed.
• Assist clients in building social skills in the community that will enhance functioning.
• Offer clients encouragement during times of crisis.
• Collaborate with case managers, family members or significant others involved in the treatment/recovery of clients as needed.
• Observe the rules of confidentiality related to clinical information and treatment when dealing with internal and external agencies or individuals.
• Advocate on behalf clients with mental/behavior health or substance abuse problems to assist in reducing social stigma.
• Assist clients in completing medical assistance and other financial assistance program paperwork or referring them to appropriate resources.
• Complete and maintain case notes and records.
• Organize and prioritize tasks and manage workflows for the position and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education or experience, substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for business use.

Knowledge, Skills, and Preferred Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work.
• Certification and/or registration as Certified Peer Support Specialist.
• One year (2,080 annual hours) or more of job-related experience of job-related experience in human services, social services, public assistance, or closely related field.
• Experience working with individuals struggling with mental illness or substance abuse.
• Ability to facilitate group using established standardized mental health processes.
• Familiarity with local community resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled in problem-solving, critical thinking and effective time management.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office and community 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.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

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

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