Social Worker - Ongoing Child Protection
Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being.
We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential.
Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Expected starting salary range $33.45 to $44.66. Full salary range is $33.45 to $55.87.
Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Desirable Qualifications:
Two years of social service related experience.
Nature of Work
Under general supervision of a program manager or supervisor, and within State and locally developed programs and policies, responds to concerns from individuals, families and the community regarding the safety and well-being of children. Under guidance of State Statute and Rule, and group decision making, determine responses to reported concerns and possible interventions to support the child and family. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Examples of Work
- Provides services to youth, families, and providers in a variety of settings that include but are not limited to home visits, office, and facilities. Follows through on treatment and service plans per program requirements.
- Completes and maintains documentation in compliance with statutory, program, and audit requirements
- Works collaboratively with youth and families on development of treatment and service plans per program requirements.
- Provides advocacy, education, resources, and referrals based on policies, regulations, funding, and unique needs of youth and families.
- Conducts investigations and/or assessments of needs utilizing various assessment tools.
- Participates in case consultation and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Actively engages networks of support for families.
- Secures funding and assists with accessing benefits and other entitlements.
- Actively participates in growth and development opportunities
- Provides crisis response and intervention to youth and families which may be outside of traditional work hours
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of family-based services/family dynamics/ family group conferencing.
- Knowledge of child protection and child welfare problems and services.
- Knowledge of mental health programs and services.
- Thorough knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of social work.
- Knowledge and appreciation for impact of secondary stress reaction, including ability to exercise self-care strategies.
- Considerable knowledge of dynamics of individual and family behavior.
- Considerable knowledge of human growth and development.
- Considerable knowledge of the use of community resources.
- Knowledge of social and economic problems.
- Knowledge of federal and state social services programs and laws.
- Knowledge of agency policies.
- Knowledge of diverse cultures.
- Ability to use counseling techniques effectively on an individual, family, or group basis.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients, co-workers, public officials, and citizens of the community.
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.