Social Worker - Ongoing Child Protection (Hybrid)

County of Anoka•Anoka, MN

6d•$74,214 - $103,896•Hybrid

About The Position

Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health (CSS/BH) seeks a full-time Social Worker for our Child Protection Ongoing unit. This role provides case management services to families facing child protection issues, with the goal of addressing those concerns to enhance the safety and well-being of children. Responsibilities include: collaborating with families to resolve child protection concerns and facilitate successful reunification; developing and implementing child-specific out-of-home placement and in-home service plans, documenting progress toward reunification; ensuring children are safe and placed in environments that meet their social-emotional and physical needs; providing crisis management; assessing children and making referrals for support services; and identifying and pursuing relative and non-relative permanency options when reunification is not viable. The position also involves preparing court documents and providing testimony in court. Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to families within the community! If your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today! This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of April 6th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a closely related field.
Two years (2,080 annual hours) 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Social Work or a closely related field.
Five years (2,080 annual hours) or more of job-related experience.
Direct Child Protection, Permanency or Guardian Ad Litem past experiences.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with families to resolve child protection concerns and facilitate successful reunification
Developing and implementing child-specific out-of-home placement and in-home service plans, documenting progress toward reunification
Ensuring children are safe and placed in environments that meet their social-emotional and physical needs
Providing crisis management
Assessing children and making referrals for support services
Identifying and pursuing relative and non-relative permanency options when reunification is not viable
Preparing court documents and providing testimony in court
Monitor and assess child safety and well-being
Ensure youth have safe and stable living settings
Assess children and youth needs and strengths to develop appropriate case plan goals
Engage with family systems to develop intentional supportive connections and permanency planning
Facilitate the completion of Adoptions and Transfer of Legal and Physical Custody Agreements for children/youth
Provide Case Management Support to youth with the Permanency Disposition of Permanent Custody to the Agency (ages 16-18)
Provide referrals to service providers and coordinate services for children/youth and their caregivers/families
Consult with the Anoka County Attorney's Office
Attend and participates in court hearings
Provide crisis intervention
Maintain case files and records
Participate in onboarding new staff
Assist with program development for specific programs

Benefits

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 www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
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.

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