Social Worker- Child Protection

Job Description

Examples of Work:

• Interviews prospective clients at intake.
• Conducts child protection assessments and investigations according to state guidelines and laws, and/or works with child protection families on an ongoing basis to address risk factors and increase safety.
• Coordinates services for families and individuals to increase safety.
• Provides written court reports and court testimony as needed.
• Places and supervises children in foster home placements.
• Completes thorough and timely documentation.
• Conduct forensically sound, person-centered interviews to collect information about families, assess the safety and well- being of children, and develop plans to ensure safety and access to resources.
• Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team with law enforcement, the county attorney’s office, and other community agencies.

Minimum Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or closely related field. 

The pay is $33.48/hr.  Full time: 40 hours/week. The County's comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, health savings account, employer paid life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, Public Employees Retirement Plan, accident insurance, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays per year.  County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Completion of a Minnesota Merit System application is required.  Applications can be accessed and submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem by 4:00 on Monday, December 16, 2024.       

Job Description