Social Worker / Senior Social Worker

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.

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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 :

Need to have :

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.

Nice to have :

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

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

Recognize and respect cultural differences and culturally appropriate services.

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 :

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.

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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

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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?

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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Do you have experience working with the Native American communities?

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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