Social Worker - Child Protection

Position:Social Worker - Child Protection

Location: Sandstone, MN

Union: AFSCME Health & Human Services

FLSA status:Non-Exempt, Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)

General Definition of Work

Ability to comprehend complex screening criteria, assess situations based on the criteria, assimilate and process information which is not presented in a concurrent fashion, and to make recommendations for disposition of this information. Prepares various reports, summaries, findings, etc. on cases. Consults with psychiatrists, attorneys and others regarding cases.

Essential Functions

• Provides social services to residents and their families; arranges diagnostic assessments; plans and coordinates services; maintains regular contact with clients and service providers.
  
• Performs investigations/family assessments through interviews with all individuals where abuse/neglect are suspected, and observations of children and homes within required response time.
  
• Assesses situations and determines appropriate actions.
  
• Coordinates placement options, services, and resources needed.
  
• Documents all information obtained on each case to comply with federal, state, and local guidelines.
  
• Participates in daily, weekly and monthly meetings/ trainings.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of social, economic and health problems; thorough knowledge of social institutions and the methods of the helping process; general knowledge of individual and group behavior; ability to identify social problems and needs to assess the ability of individuals and families to utilize services; ability to plan and organize work and to understand and interpret laws, policies and regulations; ability to prepare reports and maintain records; ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with clients, associates, other professional and technical staff, social agencies and the public.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor�s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field
  

• OR -
  
• A bachelor�s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.
  
• Valid driver's license and appropriate certification and licensure
  

All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and proof of minimum qualifications.

Why Pine County?

• Medical Insurance Plan Options
  
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  
• Dental Plan Options
  
• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement
  
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
  
• Company sponsored Life/AD&D Insurance
  
• Group Decreasing life
  
• Vision
  
• Generous time off including PTO, personal days, and 12 paid holidays
  
• Wellness Program
  

Pine County is the fastest growing county in Minnesota and known for wide varieties of outdoor recreational activities.

Come work with us in the 'middle of it all'.

Classification County Agency Social Worker

Pay Grade Grade 10; $29.38 - $36.92/hour DOQ

Rating Method: The selection process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other methods of selection.

Closing Date Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:30pm

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer