Child Protection Case Manager

Job Summary

Do you want to make an impact through the work you do every day? Are you seeking meaningful work that directly improves the lives of children and families? Join Us in Making a Difference!

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor safety and case plans tailored to address and correct conditions of maltreatment and child safety, permanency and well-being in compliance with Minnesota Statutes and agency policy.
• Conduct in-home and field visits to evaluate living conditions, safety, and family progress.
• Assess for child safety, family strengths and needs, risk, and protective factors.
• Connect families with community resources like mental health services, chemical health treatment, and housing assistance.
• Determine appropriate placement or arrangements to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
• Provide support for reunification and concurrent planning to promote timely permanency.
• Provide resources, services, and support for youth in extended foster care.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with schools, law enforcement, legal professionals, county and state agencies, tribes, and other community partners.
• Prepare detailed documentation, testify in court, and implement judicial findings and court orders.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records regarding client progress and legal actions.
• Prepare and submit detailed case documentation, including case notes, Court reports, and assessments in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work or closely related field. Must have a valid MN driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Experience: Social Worker I: Minimum of completed Social Work internship or closely related field/less than 1 year of Social Work experience. Social Worker II: Minimum of 1 year of Social Work experience or equivalent education plus work experience.

Qualifications

Desirable Training/experience/education: Social Worker CORE/Foundation training, Addressing Disparities and Disproportionality training, Signs of Safety training, Trauma training, SSIS training, Child Welfare IV-E Scholar preferred.

Skills

Must be able to endure extended travel, up to 8 hours or more per day. Must be able to provide own means of transportation when county vehicles are not available. May be required to travel to remote areas and in all weather conditions. Must be able to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (15-25 pounds).

Benefits

This position offers a unique opportunity to be a steady, compassionate presence—someone who listens, advocates, and helps guide families toward healing and hope. Ongoing Child Protection Case Management provides intensive social worker services to families where abuse or neglect has been reported. The work of Sherburne County Health and Human Services is governed by the pillars of serving People, through collaboration and Partnership, to help resident achieve Prosperity, using an Equity lens in all we do.

Pay

Hiring Salary Range: Social Worker I: $32.36 - $38.85/hour (Grade 12) Social Worker II: $34.63 - $41.57/hour (Grade 13)

Schedule

Usual work schedule of 40 hours per week generally during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; may include occasional evening and weekend hours. Physical Requirements And Work Environment: Must be able to endure extended travel, up to 8 hours or more per day. Must be able to provide own means of transportation when county vehicles are not available. May be required to travel to remote areas and in all weather conditions. Must be able to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (15-25 pounds). Typical Working Environment: 80% Inside Work (office and field work), 20% Travel. (These percentages are an estimate and may vary based on job duties.) Work is performed both in the office and in the field (some examples of settings include client’s: homes, apartments, hospitals, group homes, schools, shelters, correctional facilities, and treatment facilities).