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Social Worker / Senior Social Worker

Social Worker / Senior Social Worker

Hennepin County, MNMinneapolis, MN, United States
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Salary : $61,625.36 - $101,916.75 Annually

Location : Downtown Minneapolis

Job Type : Full-time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 25HSPH287KC028

Department : Human Services and Public Health

Division : ICWA-Case Management

Opening Date : 11 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

Hennepin County's Children & Family Services is seeking two Social Worker / Senior Social Workers to be assigned to children placed in foster care, children placed through the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC), and Permanent Custody to the Agency youth. One position will be assigned to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) unit. These positions will work to ensure children or youth in out of home placement receive support in foster placement and receive social services necessary to meet their needs to continue to grow and develop. The services are customized based on assessments, monitoring, and coordinating the team of professionals and foster parents working with the child. These positions focus on goals which impact safety, well-being, and permanency for each child. These positions will be responsible for a caseload of approximately 15-20 children / youth and providing case management services for those in out-of-home placement.

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Salary will be based upon qualifications :

Social Worker $61,625.36 - $92,429.73 Annually

Senior Social Worker $67,472.67 - $101,916.75 Annually

Location and hours :

These positions are hybrid and will work face-to-face in the community and with tribal partners throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and remotely as job duties require. Typical work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About these position types :

These are full-time, benefit earning positions.

These positions are internally classified as a Social Worker or Social Worker, Senior.

Click to view the job classification specification for Social Worker.

Click to view the job classification specification for Social Worker, Senior.

In the Social Worker position, you will :

  • Ensure children / youth well-being through supported placements, services, family connections, and cultural needs.
  • Assess ongoing needs of children / youth, make referrals, and monitor services.
  • Meet with children monthly to build relationships.
  • Transport children and parents to appointments as needed.
  • Make placement referrals and decisions when changes are necessary.
  • Complete Out-of-Home Placement Plans.
  • Complete Independent Living Skills Plans for youth 14+ (covering housing, employment, education, health, social supports, vital documents).
  • Collaborate with extended foster care team when permanency is not achieved before aging out.
  • Maintain and contribute to policies, procedures, and case records with an interdisciplinary team.

In the Social Worker, Senior position, you will :

  • Ensure children / youth well-being through supported placements, services, family connections, and cultural needs.
  • Assess ongoing needs of children / youth, make referrals, and monitor services.
  • Meet with children monthly to build relationships.
  • Transport children and parents to appointments as needed.
  • Make placement referrals and decisions when changes are necessary.
  • Complete Out-of-Home Placement Plans.
  • Complete Independent Living Skills Plans for youth 14+ (covering housing, employment, education, health, social supports, vital documents).
  • Collaborate with extended foster care team when permanency is not achieved before aging out.
  • Maintain and contribute to policies, procedures, and case records with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Conduct needs assessments, harm reduction assessments, and functional assessments.
  • Respond to clients experiencing mental health and / or substance use crises.
  • Provide support and consultation to teammates (e.g., case consultation, signing documentation).
  • Facilitate workgroups or meetings.
  • Develop tools and resources for the team.

    • Need to have :

  • For hire as a Social Worker , one of the following :

    • Licensed as a Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or equivalent field.
  • For hire as a Senior Social Worker , one of the following :

    • Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three years or more of full-time supervised experience as a social worker.
  • Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field with course work emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles or social welfare.
  • A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation to travel primarily within / outside of the metro area to meet with persons in their residential settings and / or perform authorized off-site work duties, and the ability to obtain a to provide transportation as needed to essential services.

    • Nice to have :

  • Current license or working toward being licensed as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and working towards becoming clinically licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
  • Experience :

    • Assessing the ongoing needs of children and youth and making referrals as needed.

  • Working with youth.
  • Working with the child welfare system.
  • Working with the Native American communities.
  • Working with American Indian children and families.
  • Working with children and youth in out-of-home placements.
  • Working with electronic medical records.
  • Knowledge of :

    • The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

  • County and community resources.
  • Cultural differences in beliefs and practices relating to mental health, treatment, family structure, and dynamics.
  • Ability to :

    • Recognize and respect cultural differences and culturally appropriate services.

  • Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.
  • Effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds and / or historically underserved populations.
  • Demonstrate strong listening, de-escalation, and engagement skills.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, team members, supervisors, and agencies.
  • Participate in and promote a respectful workplace culture.

    • Candidates with fluency in another language(s) in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

    About the department : Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.

    About Hennepin County : Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

    Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).

    Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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    Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

    Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and / or background check.

    If you have any questions, please contact :

    Kristin Checco

    Why work here?

    Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including :

  • Meaningful work
  • Public service
  • Competitive pay
  • Work-life balance
  • Generous benefits
  • Opportunities to grow
  • Commitment to your success

    • By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

    Visit our benefits page to learn more : bridge.hennepin.us / eligibility.

    If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation / Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and / or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found

    01

    These positions are hybrid and will work face-to-face in the community and with tribal partners throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and remotely as job duties require. Typical work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

    A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation to travel primarily within / outside of the metro area to meet with persons in their residential settings and / or perform authorized off-site work duties, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit to provide transportation as needed to essential services.

    Are you able to meet these requirements?

  • Yes
  • No

    • 02

    Which of the following describes your education and experience as related to this posting? Check all that apply.

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or an equivalent field
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three years of full-time supervised experience as a social worker
  • Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field with course work emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles or social welfare
  • Licensed as a Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work
  • Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work
  • None of the above

    • 03

    List your relevant education making reference to area(s) of study, school(s) attended, credits completed and certificate(s) / degree(s) earned. Include your 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided

    04

    How many full-time supervised years of work experience do you have as a social worker?

  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more

    • 05

    Describe your full-time supervised work experience as a social worker, referencing jobs listed on your resume / application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

    06

    Indicate which of the following active State of Minnesota certifications / licensures you have. Check all that apply.

  • Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)
  • Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
  • Licensed in another state
  • Not a licensed social worker at this time, but I am eligible for licensure
  • None of the above

    • 07

    How many years of experience do you have working with youth?

  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more

    • 08

    Describe your experience working with youth, referencing positions listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

    09

    How many years of experience do you have working with the child welfare system?

  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more

    • 10

    Describe your experience working with the child welfare system, referencing positions listed in your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the box provided

    11

    Do you have experience working with the Native American communities?

  • Yes
  • No

    • 12

    Describe your experience working with the Native American communities, referencing positions listed in your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the box provided.

    13

    Do you have experience working with American Indian children and families?

  • Yes
  • No

    • 14

    Describe your experience working with American Indian children and families, referencing positions listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

    15

    Do you have experience working with children and youth in out-of-home placements?

  • Yes
  • No

    • 16

    Describe your experience working with children and youth in out-of-home placements, referencing positions listed in your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the box provided.

    17

    In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent :

  • American Sign Language
  • Amharic
  • Arabic
  • Bosnian
  • Cantonese
  • Croatian
  • Hmong
  • Khmer
  • Lakota / Dakota / Nakota
  • Lao
  • Mandarin
  • Ojibwe
  • Oromo
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Somali
  • Vietnamese
  • Other American Indian language(s)
  • Other
  • None of the above

    • 18

    If you selected "other" in the previous question, please indicate which language you are fluent in.

    19

    Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

  • College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
  • Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
  • Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor / manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
  • Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
  • Hennepin County job notification emails
  • Job fair or networking event
  • LinkedIn
  • Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
  • Professional association (ASCE, APWA, ISACA, etc.)
  • Social media (Handshake, Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.)
  • hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

    • 20

    For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

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