Salary: $36.01 - $50.41 Hourly
Location : Faribault, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-038
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

**FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS JULY 21ST

This position is responsible for serving individuals in both a guardian capacity and Supported Decision Maker. Guardianships will be court appointed duties assigned and Supported Decision Making will be with those that voluntarily are willing to accept assistance. Under both capacities, the social worker will be responsible for arranging for services to meet the individual's need for food, clothing, shelter, health care, training, education and habilitation.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: GUARDIAN

• Meets the needs of the individual as directed by the Court
• Actively participates in the development and/or planning of individual program activities.
• Responds to crisis and emergencies in a timely and effective manner.
• Attends required training sessions and meetings as directed.
• Performs other duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: SUPPORTED DECISION MAKER

• Carry outs the client support for the Supported Decision Maker clients.
• Attends required training sessions and meetings as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The job requires a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and two years of experience working with vulnerable individuals. Experience working within the court system preferred. Master's degree in Social Work and previous experience as a county Adult Protection Worker preferred. Valid driver's license required and must pass a criminal background check upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Social Work, and previous experience as a county social worker is preferred.

Supplemental Information

HIRING RANGE / UNION: $36.01 - $37.65 per hour / SS Unit - Grade 12

HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Typical work hours, approximately 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. May occasionally work limited hours on weekend, holiday, or evening.
Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.

County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

For additional information, please follow the link to the Rice County website:
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Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
• I do not agree to the above information.

02

Which of the following best describes your level of education at the closing date of the job posting? Please make sure your degree is listed in the Education section of your application.

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related human service field.
• Master's Degree or higher in Social Work or related human service field.
• Other degree not in Social Work or related human services field.
• None of the above.

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

Which best describes your level of professional work experience working with people with physical, mental or developmental disabilities?

• No experience
• One year or less
• Two years
• Three or more years

05

Which best describes your experience making substitute health decisions for other individuals?

• No experience
• One year or less
• Two years
• Three or more years

06

Which best describes your experience directing a team of providers to develop an individual's care plan.

• No experience
• One year or less
• Two years
• Three or more years

07

Which best describes your professional experience assisting individuals to locate housing and/or services?

• No experience
• One year or less than one year
• Two years
• Three or more years

08

Which best describes your professional experience working with individuals who have chemical and mental health challenges?

• No experience
• One year or less
• Two years
• Three or more years

09

Which best describes your professional work experience testifying in court and making reports to the court?

• No experience
• One year or less experience
• Two years' experience
• Three or more years' experience

10

Which best describes your professional experience identifying financial liabilities and monitoring financial dispersement.

• No experience
• One year or less experience
• Two years' experience
• Three or more years' experience

11

Which best describes your professional experience assisting others to apply for public assistance benefits?

• No experience
• One year or less experience
• Two years' experience
• Three or more years' experience

12

Which best describes your experience supporting individuals in a person-centered manner?

• No experience
• One year or less experience
• Two years' experience
• Three or more years' experience

Required Question