Salary: $67,308.80 - $100,921.60 Annually
Location :
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-01740
Department: Health & Human Services
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 11:59 AM Central

Job Summary

Ongoing Child Protection Case Management provides intensive social worker services to families where abuse or neglect has been reported. Responsibilities include collaborating with families to develop case plans and safety plans to address maltreatment, conduct home visits, and coordinate comprehensive resources to ensure child safety and family stability. Case Managers monitor progress, advocate for children and families, engage networks, and participate in Court when necessary. They seek to enhance protective factors to strengthen families with the lasting goals to promote child safety, permanency, and well-being.

Our Mission: The mission of Sherburne County Health and Human Services (SCHHS) is to promote and protect the health, safety, well-being, and self-sufficiency of Sherburne County residents.

Our Vision: It is the intent of the organization to provide human service programs to the residents of Sherburne County, designed to protect and enhance the lives of vulnerable populations (such as the developmentally disabled, children in need of protective services, vulnerable adults, mentally ill, and others).
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.

We offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Remote and flexible hours
• Ongoing education and training
• Individual focus rooms
• Fleet vehicles
• Onsite wellness room
• Onsite employee medical clinic
• Supportive teams

This position is located at the Government Center in Elk River, MN, however will also require work in the field. Our regular business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, though the department provides staff with flexibility in effort to strive for a desired work/life balance. Sherburne County is one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota, where you can find a nice blend of suburban and rural life. If you are interested in bringing your skill and talent to a dynamic department in a growing community, we encourage you to apply for this great opportunity.
Learn more about our workplace culture and a brief overview of our employee benefits.

To Gain Knowledge of What It Really Means to Be a Social Worker Within a Child Protection Unit in Minnesota, Follow the link:to View Child Protection Work in Minnesota: A Realistic Job Preview.
To Learn More About Child Protection Work and The Programs, Resources, And Services Within Child Protection, Follow thelink: to Visit the DHS MinnesotaDepartment of Human Services Child Protection Page.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
Case Planning: 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.

Assessments: 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.

Resource Coordination: 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.

Legal & Court Duties: 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.

Documentation: Prepare and submit detailed case documentation, including case notes, Court reports, and assessments in a timely and professional manner.
Minimum Qualifications
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 experienc.
Social Worker II: Minimum of 1 year of Social Work experience or equivalent education plus work experience

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

Supplemental Information
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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

Union: Teamsters
Vacancies: 2

Interviews: Selected candidates will be informed via email on August 6th and 7th to self-schedule a 10-minute phone interview to be held on August 11th. Second interviews will be onsite and tentatively scheduled for August 14th and/or 17th.

Location: The first 6 months will be on-site at 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River MN 55330, then after options for working remote.

Hours of Work: 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). Headaches, eyestrain, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury in the office. Field visits to clients' homes may expose employee to unsanitary conditions, communicable illnesses, infrequent exposure to health hazards, unpredictable and/or unsafe environments.
Likelihood of verbal abuse and threats from hostile, frustrated clients and may include unpredictable situations.
Sherburne County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical (employee, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family coverage). Monthly premiums for Employee only coverage are covered 100% by the county.
  • County Contributions to VEBA and HSA plans
• Employer paid $25,000 Term Life Policy
• Optional Benefits:
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Additional Supplemental Life Insurance for self, spouse and child(ren)
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care Reimbursement and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account)
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Care Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Paid Time Off accrual of 21 days to start, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days per year.
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• On-Site Well@Work Clinic available to Sherburne County Employees and Dependents covered under our plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Employees Retirement (PERA):

Part-Time employees working less than 30 hours per week, Seasonal, Temporary and Interns are not eligible for benefits.
01

Each applicant must complete the supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. Responses will be used as an evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" and the like as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Initial below to confirm that you have have read the above.
02

You must have a valid driver's license to qualify for this position. Do you have a current Minnesota driver's license or are you eligible to obtain one upon offer of employment?

• Yes
• No

03

List your highest level of education completed. Degree must be Social Work or Social Work related (NOTE: Degree must be held by the closing date of this posting to receive credit. Examples of RELATED fields include: Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Family Studies, Pastoral Counseling or Therapeutic Recreation.)

• Less than a Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

04

In what field of study did you receive your degree? i.e. Social Work, Psychology, etc.
05

Do you have experience working for a City, County, State, or Federal Government Human Services Agency?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time experience do you have working directly with families in a professional capacity in a Human Service Agency? Include all paid, internship and volunteer experience. NOTE: Direct Care/CNA/PCA, Case Aide, Eligibility/Financial Worker, Child Support Officer, and other similar type positions are not considered Social Work experience.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

07

List the name of the agency and your primary duties. Do not write 'See Resume'. Agency listed must be included in the Work Experience portion of your online application in order to receive full credit.
08

Have you completed either a Child Welfare or Child Protection internship?

• Yes
• No

09

List the agency the internship was completed.
10

Have you completed any of the training listed? Check those that apply.

• CornerHouse or First Witness Training Program
• Addressing Disparities and Disproportionality training through the MN Child Welfare Training Academy
• Neither

11

Do you hold any active social work licensure?

• Licensed Social Worker - LSW
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker - LGSW
• Licensed Independent Social Worker - LISW
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW
• Other
• No current licensure

12

Do you have direct hands-on experience with any of the following? Check all that apply.

• Conducting forensic interviews
• Conducting Vulnerable Adult Investigations
• Working with Law Enforcement/County Attorneys with regard to Social Service issues
• Testifying in court
• Using Signs of Safety - an innovative strengths-based, safety-organized approach to child protection casework created by Andrew Turnell and Steve Edwards
• Providing direct services to involuntary/resistant families
• Conducting Child Protection Assessments/Investigations
• Providing MI/Children's Mental Health Case Management
• Providing On-going