Social Worker- Child Welfare

Come join the public service team at Goodhue County Health & Human Services! You will be a part of a group of skilled, caring and knowledgeable HHS professionals whose talents and contributions promote, strengthen and protect the health of individuals, families and communities in Goodhue County every single day!

Goodhue County Health & Human Services is seeking qualified applicants for Child Welfare Social Workers. Two new positions are available within our team that provides support to families through Intake, Family Child Care Licensing, Foster Care Licensing, Child Protection Assessment, Parent Support Outreach, and Child Welfare Services. Specific duties for these positions may vary depending on the needs of the unit, so we are seeking candidates who are willing to be flexible and learn a variety of programs. Additional duties within Child Protection Case Management may also be assigned as needed. These positions may include some of the following duties :

• Collects information to determine eligibility for services and / or process applications for licensure.
• Collaborates with community organizations as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure services to support families in the community and ensure safety.
• Provides written court reports and court testimony as needed.
• Submits recommendations to the state.
• Supervises children in foster home placements.
• Provides support for licensed providers.
• Completes thorough and timely documentation that meets state and agency standards and complies with all data practices requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in social work or related human services field and two (2) years of full-time work experience preferred as a Social Worker in a public human services agency and / or a private community services agency that contracts services with a public human services agency. Or

A Master's Degree in social work or related field may substitute for up to one year of required Social Worker experience.

A valid Minnesota driver's license.

Required Social Work experience must have occurred after receipt of Bachelor's Degree.

Compensation and Benefits

County employees receive competitive pay and a generous benefit offering. The Child Protection Social Worker is compensated at salary grade 112 (full range $71,718 -$111,196.80). Starting annual compensation is $71,718 annually.

Application Deadline

Interested candidates must submit a Goodhue County employment application. The position will close on December 3, 2025.

At Goodhue County we embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of Equality isn't just the right thing to do, it is also the smart thing.