Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements will be placed on the eligible list.

Telework is available, but the hired candidate must reside in the state of Iowa and should be aware that the position will require some time in the Des Moines office.

The Iowa Department of Human Services is currently seeking to hire a Social Worker 6 who will be responsible for multiple activities centered on Dependent Adult Protection.

Duties include planning, directing, and administering the Department’s policy and procedure regarding Dependent Adult Abuse and Assessment. Tasks include but are not limited to revising and developing Administrative Rules and employee manual in a timely manner; providing complex consultative services to the Department’s service areas, Field Operations Support Unit, and contractors; authoring procurement documents and contracts; monitoring program performance through compliance and data reports; and making recommendations based on compliance and data reports. This position will have a key role in executing and managing state and federal grants by ensuring reporting requirements are met and related programming is implemented.

As a policy member for the Dependent Adult Abuse Program, this position is responsible for coordinating and assuring conformance with policy and code requirements pertaining to confidentiality of dependent adult abuse information, providing guidance and consultation on single point of access automated record check system (SING) access requests per Code of Iowa, preparing data to be used on the analysis of program goals and policies, and providing consultation.

The SW6 will meet with internal and external stakeholders and represent the Department on various committees and workgroups. Responsibilities may include responding to requests for information from the legislature, stakeholders, and the public; assisting with the development of budget proposals; and assisting with monitoring and implementing an Operational Plan.

Critical attributes to the success of the Social Worker 6 include:

• Demonstrated expertise as a self-directed problem-solver with high standards for quality and a strong commitment to public service.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and in a variety of contexts.
• Consistently maintain effectiveness even when experiencing changes in work responsibilities, priorities and deadlines and takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; champions policy/ practice changes instituted by upper management as well as a willingness to identify issues and address them proactively and collaboratively.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to independently prioritize tasks and not only work on multiple projects simultaneously, but also be able to provide status updates on projects at a moment’s notice. Must have the ability to report for work regularly and on time, follow instructions and directives, and build positive relationships with others.

Domicile location is flexible. Telework is available with negotiable in-person days in Des Moines on the beautiful Capitol Complex, after training is complete. Flexibility in the daily start and end times.
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Benefits
The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website.

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