Social Worker, Senior - Homeless Access (Internal HSPH applicants only)

Salary: $70,171.58 - $105,993.42 Annually
Location : Hennepin County
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26HSPH287RAM037
Department: Human Services and Public Health
Division: Office to End Homelessness Adm
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description
The Housing Stability area of Hennepin County's Health and Human Services is seeking two Senior Social Workers to join the Homeless to Housing program, a dynamic, housing-focused case management team dedicated to helping individuals maintain stable housing after experiencing homelessness. These roles, located within the Homeless Access unit, will provide intensive, person-centered support to single adults with complex biopsychosocial needs, connecting them to critical resources and services that promote long-term housing success. One position will focus on stabilization and the other will be within the library, both requiring the ability to quickly assess housing crises, coordinate effective interventions, and connect clients to ongoing supports. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, these positions offer an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through comprehensive assessment, advocacy, service planning, and collaboration. Knowledge of mental health, chemical dependency, recovery, and community resources is highly valued.

Location and hours:
These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at locations throughout Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. These positions will require travel to client homes, healthcare facilities, and other locations providing client housing and services. Transporting clients is sometimes required. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About these position types:These are full-time, benefit-earning positions. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Human Services Public Health to be eligible for these positions. Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible.
These positions are internally classified as Social Worker, Senior.
Click to view the job classification specification for Social Worker, Senior.

In these positions you will:

• Provide short-term, housing-focused case management and crisis intervention services to individuals and households experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• Assess client needs, identify barriers to housing stability, develop service plans, and connect clients to appropriate housing, behavioral health, and community-based resources.
• Complete Coordinated Entry assessments and facilitate referrals to long-term case management, supportive housing, Medicaid-funded services, and other stabilization programs.
• Assist clients in accessing benefits and supports, including SNAP, Medical Assistance, Social Security, employment services, and other county and community resources.
• Collaborate closely with county programs, healthcare providers, library staff, security personnel, and community partners to coordinate services and support positive client outcomes.
• Monitor emerging service needs, evaluate available resources, and provide feedback to leadership and system partners to strengthen support systems for clients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in ECF, SSIS, HMIS, and other required systems while using data-informed practices to guide service delivery.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field with course work emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles of social welfare.
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and at least 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three or more full-time equivalent years of supervised experience as a social worker.
  • Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
• A valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit and daily access to reliable transportation sufficient to transport clients and travel throughout Hennepin County to client homes, healthcare facilities, and other locations providing client housing and services.

Nice to have:

• Experience navigating and coordinating county, community, and public benefit programs to support client stability.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of:
  • Housing resources, housing stabilization services, and systems that support individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
  • Eligibility Work Services (EWS).
  • Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
  • Social Service Information System (SSIS).

Candidates with fluency in another language(s) in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

These positions may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a driver's license check, a drug test that may include testing for cannabis, and/or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Rebecca Maddaus
hcpromo
#LI-DNI

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Human Services Public Health?Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible

• Yes
• No

These positions require:

These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at locations throughout Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. These positions will require travel to client homes, healthcare facilities, and other locations providing client housing and services. Transporting clients is sometimes required. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

A valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit and daily access to reliable transportation sufficient to transport clients and travel throughout Hennepin County to client homes, healthcare facilities, and other locations providing client housing and services.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

Which Senior Social Worker position are you interested in within the Homeless Access unit?

• The Library Position
• The Stability Specialist
• I am interested in both positions

Which of the following describes your education and experience as it relates to this posting? Check all that apply.

• I have a master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field with course work emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles of social welfare.
• I have a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and at least 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three or more full-time equivalent years of supervised experience as a social worker.
• I am licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
• None of the above.

List your relevant education referencing area(s) of study, school(s) attended, credits completed, and certificate(s)/degree(s) earned. Include your 18 semester (27 quarter) credits or more of graduate work in the above areas. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
How many full-time equivalent years of supervised experience do you have as a social worker?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

Describe your full-time supervised work experience as a social worker, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
Indicate which of the following active State of Minnesota certifications/licensures you have. Check all that apply.

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Not a licensed graduate social worker at this time, but I am eligible for licensure
• None of the above

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have navigating and coordinating county, community, and public benefit programs to support client stability?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

Describe your experience navigating and coordinating county, community, and public benefit programs to support client stability, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent:

• American Sign Language
• Amharic
• Arabic
• Bosnian
• Cantonese
• Croatian
• Hmong
• Khmer
• Lakota/Dakota/Nakota
• Lao
• Mandarin
• Ojibwe
• Oromo
• Russian
• Spanish
• Somali
• Vietnamese
• Other American Indian language(s)
• Other
• None of the above

If you selected "other" in the previous question, please indicate which language(s) you are fluent in.
If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes
• No

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• Department email, unit bulletin board, or lateral/transfer process
• Employee Career Center (ECC)
• Employee Resource Group (ERG)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• HC Connect
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com