Social Services is now accepting applications to be considered for two open positions Full-Time Social Worker in the Child Protection Unit.
Date Posted: 9/28/2026
Application Deadline: 10/9/2026 at 9:00 AM
Tentative Interview Dates: October 15th and October 16th for selected applicants
Salary Range: $33.36-$47.06 per hour
This position will be eligible for Clay County's benefit package.
Information on Clay County's insurance benefits can be found at: Fringe-Benefit-Summary_2026
Status: Exempt
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or closely related field.
- 1-3 years prior work-related experience
- Valid driver's license
- LSW Preferred
- Successfully complete a background investigation
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.
- To provide child welfare and protective services to children and their families at risk of abuse and neglect, to reduce the likelihood of abuse and neglect, to prevent out of home placement when possible, and to improve the family functioning. Services are to be comprehensive, coordinated and reflect the individual and unique needs of the child and the family. Whenever possible, services should be delivered in the least restrictive, most community-based setting to facilitate in and maintain the family system. When family preservation is not possible and efforts have been exhausted, permanency planning and development will be provided to include transferring custody and/or adoption activities. This will be done all within the mandates of federal and/or state
- The ability to be on call after hours 1-3 times per year
- Other duties as assigned
*If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran's Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.
