Working Title:

College Social Worker

 

Institution:

Hennepin Technical College Social Worker

 

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

 

City:

HENN - Brooklyn Park CampusHENN - Eden Prairie Campus

 

FLSA:

Job Exempt

 

Full Time / Part Time:

 

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited (Fixed Term)

 

Salary Range:

$23.63 - $34.18

 

Job Description

 

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest that the nation and our college community has experienced, the College Social Worker exists to provide a range of professional social services to Hennepin Technical College (HTC) students. These can include both direct and indirect services to students. Indirect services include coordinating culturally responsive partnerships with external services providers to support students’ needs as identified in annual student needs assessments across campus. Indirect social work may also include providing expertise to college faculty and departments to create trauma informed teaching, programs and service delivery throughout campus. This position will work closely with law enforcement faculty, staff and students to ensure training and development around responding to community where social services needs have been identified. The goal of this position is to assist students in overcoming specific barriers through programmatic efforts and referral to supportive services within the college community and the larger community in which the campus resides. This position coordinates activities and resources in the Hunger Free Task Force and Campus Assessment Referral and Education Teams. Direct services may include engaging students either individually or in groups, to assess barriers to participating fully in their education.

Specific Job Duties include:

 

• Provide case work services to HTC students experiencing difficulties in accessing education, and coordinate activities and resources.

• Collaborate with law enforcement faculty, staff and students to ensure training and development
  around responding to community where social services needs have been identified

• Develops and maintains professional relationships with community agencies to address student barriers to accessing college education and services and stay abreast of student populations and their needs.

• Coordination basic needs initiatives including the Hunger Free Campus Initiative, Campus Assessment Referral and Education (CARE) Teams, and Child Care resources.

• Promotes student social well-being through a variety of resources, handouts, web presence, and workshops.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Social Work Licensure with the Minnesota Board of Social Work (LSW)

• Knowledge of intervention techniques sufficient to meet the needs of diverse student populations.

• Knowledge of client data privacy guidelines.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations affecting social work practice.

• Ability to establish good working relationships with students, their families, college and social service personnel, public officials and private citizens.

• Ability to communicate effectively, written and oral.

• Ability to prepare complete social histories and case plans, and reports

 

Preferred Qualification 

• Three or more years working as a Social Worker or Human Services worker with adult populations

• Experience with creating or furthering new and/ or existing programs

• Working knowledge of FERPA and data privacy laws in higher education

• Skill in utilizing a variety of computer applications software systems for data collection and recall

• Experience in Law Enforcement and/or Community Policing

 

Other Requirements

 

The College Social Worker must have a working knowledge of all college policies and procedures in order to troubleshoot problems on behalf of the students, faculty or staff. As state and federal regulations and reporting requirements change, the College Social Worker must initiate the development of new procedures and recommend these to the Dean of Student Development. The College Social Worker must also be able to solve unique problems that are acceptable to students, faculty and administration. Daily problem-solving involves prioritizing the many and varied demands, defining, analyzing and resolving the problems brought to this position and making decisions which have an overall impact on student success and well-being.

 

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8am - 4:30pm.

Two Year assignment guaranteed

Weekends and Evenings as needed

 

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9,500 and offers degree and non-degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate within its network of industry partners, Hennepin Technical College prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400,000 students. It is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the United States.

Hennepin Technical College with campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college is strategically positioned to meet the economic and workforce development needs of business and industry throughout Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be successful in obtaining the education and skills that can result in employment and a career. Curriculum is industry validated and delivered in an environment that emulates the work setting. Students receive a well-rounded educational experience that gives them the skills and ability to secure the first job in their career as well as to advance in their career. For more information about Hennepin Technical College, please visit our website at: http://www.hennepintech.edu

 

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

 

Desired Start Date:

08-19-2024

 

Position End Date:

08-22-2025

 

Open Date:

08-05-2024

 

Close Date:

09-09-2024

 

Posting Contact Name:

Marissa King

 

Posting Contact Email:

ek1537bo@minnstate.edu