Senior Social Worker - Child Protection Investigations (Hybrid)

Senior Social Worker

Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health is committed to meeting people's needs through quality services. We have an immediate need for a full-time Senior Social Worker in our Child Protection Family Investigations Unit. This position investigates all reports of abuse and neglect of children and provides resources and referrals to support families' needs.

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 posting may also be used to create an eligibility list for upcoming and future Senior Social Worker vacancies in Child Protection.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of June 8, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $85,363 to $119,496 annually ($41.04 to $57.45 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.
• 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 Senior Social Worker.

• Monitor and assess child safety and well-being.
• Investigate reports of abuse/neglect through interviews of children, caretakers, and collateral contacts.
• Assess clients' needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals. Develop care plans/safety plans for clients.
• Engage with family systems to develop intentional supportive connections for family support.
• Provide referrals to service providers and coordinate services for families.
• Document case information, assessments, and evaluations to ensure proper case management.
• Identify people and communities in need of help. Evaluate clients (existing, new and prospective) based on their needs, limitations and desires.
• 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.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a closely related field.
• Four 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Master's degree or higher in Social Work or a closely related field.
• Five years or more (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Understanding of ICWA and MIFPA requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• 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, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a 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!

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.