Job Posting End Date: September 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $85,363 to $119,496 annually ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 09/15/2026 in order to be considered.

Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health is committed to meeting people’s needs through quality services. The department is currently seeking a full-time Senior Social Worker in our Child Protection ICWA Unit. This is an Ongoing Case Management position. In this position, you will specialize in actively serving and supporting American Indian Families and partnering with tribes. This position provides case management to families who have been identified as having child protection concerns and who need assistance with addressing those concerns to improve the safety and well-being for their children. This team thrives on innovative strength-based practices in a high performing positive team setting.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybridposition. Interviews will take place the week of September 21st, 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 at
• 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 6 Friday 8:00 a.m. 6 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 6 Child Protection.

• Monitor and assess child safety and well-being.
• Assess clients 2 needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals. Develop care plans for clients.
• Provide collaborative case plan development and assist with implementation of case plans.
• Engage with family systems to develop intentional supportive connections for family support.
• Provide referrals to service providers and coordinate services for families.
• Partner with tribes and provide active efforts to address barriers to reunification.
• 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 2s 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 2s 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 2s license and vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Master 2s 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.
• Specialized training and understanding of ICWA and MIFPA requirements.
• Understanding of intergenerational trauma for Indigenous people.

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 shows 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.