Salary: $78,000.00 - $116,979.20 Annually
Location : Chaska Government Center, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03182
Division: Health & Human Services
Department: Home & Community Based Care-MnCHOICES Unit
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026 4:30 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY Carver County is seeking applicants for a Social Worker position in our Home & Community Based Care area. This MnCHOICES Certified Assessor position will work under the direction of the Home and Community Based Care Supervisor in the MnCHOICES Unit. Duties and responsibilities include conducting initial and annual assessments using the MnCHOICES Revision application. You will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and person-centered care in a supportive environment.
Upon successful completion of the probationary period, this position is eligible for partial remote work.
In-person interviews will be held in the Chaska Government Center the week of December 2.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Performs client screening and intake functions and activities for the division or program area.
• Performs and conducts a variety of activities, tasks and functions associated with treatment planning, evaluation and assessment.
• Implements and provides professional social/human services to clients, their families and/or the community.
• Implements and performs all case management requirements, documentations and monitoring required to meet mandates, to document services, and to meet the needs of clients.
• Performs a variety of community relations, public relations and outreach services in assigned program areas.
• Collaborates with other professionals, providers, therapists, health professionals, internal departments, law enforcement, community or governmental agencies in coordinating resources and in meeting the needs of clients.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• BA or BS in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related area.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in human/social services.
• Requires a valid MN driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• Must successfully complete and maintain eligibility to provide direct care to clients in accordance with Minnesota Statutes A7245C.03.
SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, and background investigation, including 604 verification.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, nursing, psychology, or related field?
02
If your degree is in nursing are you a registered nurse (RN) or do you have a public health nursing (PHN) certificate?
- Yes
- No
- NA - my degree is not in nursing
03
Do you have at least two years of work related experience in a Human Services area?
04
Do you have a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility?
05
Are you certified as a MnCHOICES assessor?
06
Indicate your level of full time experience as a certified assessor completing MnCHOICES assessments in Revision.
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One year to less than five years
- Five years or more
07
Which HCBS disability waivers, programs or services are you confident in determining eligibility as a certified assessor using MnCHOICES Revision? Select all that apply:
- Brain Injury (BI) Waiver
- Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver
- Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver
- Community First Services & Supports (CFSS)
- Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)
- None of the above
08
How many years of experience do you have working as a waiver case manager for a MN county or a provider contracted by a county?
- None
- Less than one year
- One year to less than five years
- Five years or more
09
For which of the following waiver programs have you provided waiver case management services while employed by a MN county or provider contracted by a county? Select all that apply:
- Brain Injury (BI) Waiver
- Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver
- Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver
- Community First Services & Supports (CFSS)
- Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)
- None of the above
10
Are you a licensed Social Worker, PHN, RN or Certified Assessor? If yes please attach a copy of your license to your application.
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