Social Worker, Child Protection - Assessment (Hybrid)

Job Posting End Date: May 1, 2024 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $70,012 to $84,011 annually ($33.66 to $40.39 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 05/01/2024 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health (CSS/BH) currently has one full-time position available as a Social Worker in our Child Protection area. This posting is being used to fill an immediate vacancy in our Family Assessment area as well as establish a list for future opportunities possible in our Ongoing Case Management areas.

Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to those in need within the community and if your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today!

This is a full-time, exempt, hybridposition. Interviews will take place the week of May 6th, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. This posting is being used to fill an immediate vacancy as well as establish a list for future opportunities.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $70,012 to $84,011 annually ($33.66 to $40.39 per hour).

• 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34. $70,012 to $98,009 annually ($33.66 to $47.12 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at .

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.

• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

• Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Social Worker.

• Assess child safety and well-being.

• Evaluate immediate risk of children and take appropriate action to ensure their safety.

• Provide assessment and evaluation of client's needs and develop safety plans.

• Engage with family systems to develop intentional supportive connections for families.

• Provide crisis intervention.

• Utilize a family focused, strength based approach when working with families

• Provide collaborative case plan development and assist with implementation of case plans.

• Collaborate with other Professionals and other Collaterals to create support and evaluate services for families.

• Provide referrals to service providers and coordinate services for families.

• Document case information, including all contacts that relate to the case to ensure proper documentation.

• Assist clients in receiving services by telephone and in person. Research, refer, and advocate for community resources, such as food stamps, childcare, and healthcare, to assist and improve a client's well-being.

• Help clients adjust to changes and challenges in their lives. Monitor clients' situations, and follow up to ensure that they have improved.

• Consult with the Anoka County Attorney's Office.

• Attend and participates in court hearings.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field

• Two years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in child protection, child welfare, or a closely related field

• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

• Valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Master's degree or higher in social work or a closely related field

• Three years or more (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience working in child protection, child welfare, or a closely related field

• Experience working within SSIS database

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Skilled in problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective time management

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.

• Occasional lifting of 10 - 20 pounds.

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees .

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

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