Social Worker - Adult Protection

About the role

The Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health department is committed to meeting people's needs through quality services, and the Social Worker plays a key role in fulfilling this mission. This position provides assessment, case planning, support, and resources to individuals and families to help address challenges and enhance overall well-being. The Social Worker builds rapport with clients and their support networks, maintains accurate case documentation, coordinates services and referrals, and collaborates with the County Attorney's Office, law enforcement, and other community partners. The role also attends and participates in court hearings as required. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place starting the week of October 19th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations of maltreatment of adults who are vulnerable and provide protective interventions when necessary.
• Assess clients' safety, needs, strengths, and support networks to jointly develop safety plans.
• Spend significant time in the field conducting visits to homes, law enforcement agencies, medical facilities, financial institutions, and other locations as needed.
• Build rapport with clients and their support networks.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Help clients adjust to changes and challenges in their lives.
• Advocate or raise awareness with and on behalf of their clients.
• Maintain case files and records.
• Provide referrals to service providers and coordinate services for vulnerable adults and their support networks.
• Consult with the Anoka County Attorney's Office and local law enforcement agencies.
• Attend and participate in court hearings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services, nursing, social work, psychology or a closely related field and at least two years of job-related experience.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in human services, nursing, social work, psychology, or a closely related field.
• Three years or more (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience working with vulnerable adults and/or individuals affected by neglect, domestic violence, disability, mental health, homelessness, and financial insecurities.
• Experience working with protective services.
• Experience working within SSIS database.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in problem‑solving, critical thinking and effective time management.
• Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness; close, distance, and adjustable focus vision.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Ability to perform sedentary work with occasional sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling.
• Frequent wrist and finger manipulation for computer work.
• Occasional lifting of 10‑20 lbs.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off.
• Up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits