Pre-Interview Questions
The following questions are to help us get to know you better, and help you learn more about the job. We are not expecting long essays, just concise, well-written responses. We will discuss your answers further with you if selected for an interview.
About You
First Name
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Last Name
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Preferred Name
Pronouns
Cell Phone Number
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Email
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Position Details
How did you hear about this position?
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Adoptive Foster Kinship Connections
CASCW
DHS Permanency Newsletter
Handshake
Metro State Social Work Department
Minnesota Association of Black Social Worker
Minnesota Council of Non-Profits (MNCN)
Minnesota Social Services Association (MSSA)
Other
Word of Mouth
If other, please indicate how you heard about this position?
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What job(s) are you applying for?
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Please share why you are interested in this/these positions.
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Please describe how your skills, experience, and/or education make you a good candidate for this/these position(s).
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Resume
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Direct Service Work with Clients
Our agency works with youth and family clients from anywhere in the state. The majority of our family clients reside in the greater metro area.
Does your current lifestyle and other commitments allow for such flexibility and variability in your schedule?
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What are your initial reactions to working away from co-workers and supervisors as a typical part of your job? For Program Director applicants, what's your reaction to supervising positions that are frequently in the field?
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What do you think you’d enjoy about that kind of work? What do you think you’d struggle with/not enjoy as much?
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Do you have any concerns about your ability to manage these tools, or questions about their use?
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Our Agency
Ampersand Families provides permanency and adoption services to older youth and families who face barriers to equity in child welfare, and champions systemic changes that advance belonging, dignity and hope.
Describe your understanding of the circumstances that would result in a youth being in need of an adoptive family as a teen.
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Please share any thoughts, reflections, or observations about where and how systemic bias shows up in child welfare.
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Please share 1-2 ways you can support these efforts if you were selected for this position.
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