Salary: See Position Description
Location : Hennepin County
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26HSPH287KC019
Department: Human Services and Public Health
Division: Adoption/Kinship/Licensing
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description
The Child Care Licensing unit of Children & Family Services (CFS) is seeking a Social Worker/Sr. Social Worker (SW/SSW) to support the licensing of family child care providers across Hennepin County. Licensing staff will partner with providers to ensure high quality, safe child care and full compliance with Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) rules and statutes. The ideal candidate is passionate about promoting safe, nurturing environments for children and supporting providers through clear communication, accountability, strong working relationships, and general contributions to community engagement, recruitment efforts, and program quality assurance.

Salary will be based upon qualifications:
Social Worker $63,635.45 - $96,126.92 Annually
Senior Social Worker $70,171.58 - $105,993.42 Annually

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various designated CFS satellite offices, in the community, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but flexibility will be required to occasionally work outside of these hours, and at times will include evenings and weekends. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements, hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About this position type:This is a full-time, benefit-earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employeeof Hennepin County's Human Services Public Health department to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.

This position is internally classified as either a Social Worker or a Social Worker, Senior.
Click to view the job classification specification for Social Worker.
Click to view the job classification specification for Social Worker, Senior.

In the Social Worker/Senior Social Worker position, you will:

• Manage a high-volume provider caseload and stay current on all DCYF licensing rules and statutes.
• Conduct unannounced inspections of licensed family child care homes.
• Prepare paperwork, document all interactions, and maintain accurate records.
• Issue and follow up on correction orders as needed.
• Provide guidance, support, and resources to licensed providers.
• Participate in general activities that support community engagement, provider recruitment, and ongoing program quality assurance, as assigned.

In addition to the above tasks, Senior Social Worker will:

• Provide consultation and participate in workgroups, committees, and other initiatives as permanency subject matter expert (SME).
• Assist in the development and implementation of trainings and best practices related to the program area.
• Assist with the onboarding and mentoring/on-the-job training for new staff and/or interns.

Need to have:

• For hire as a Social Worker, one of the following:
  • Licensed as a Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or equivalent field.
• For hire as a Senior Social Worker, one of the following:
  • Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three years or more of full-time supervised experience as a social worker.
  • 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 or social welfare.
• A valid driver's license and daily access to reliable transportation to travel primarily within/outside of the metro area to meet with clients in their residential settings and/or perform authorized off-site work duties.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Effectively interacting with people from diverse backgrounds including efforts towards disparity reduction
  • Using Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.
  • Working with child care licensing, registration, and background study procedures.
  • Providing professional social work services, such as case management in fields that may include child protection, child welfare, adoption or permanency, or foster care licensing, to families caring for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.
  • Working within Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) rules and statutes.
  • Working with databases, data entry, electronic calendars, and email systems.
  • Communicating both verbally and in writing, including phone skills to obtain accurate data, and recording the information clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge of:
  • County and community resources, including culturally relevant services.
  • Statutes and rules pertaining to child protection, foster care, and permanency.
• Ability to:
  • Recognize and respect cultural differences.
  • Think critically and problem solve.
  • Prioritize multiple demands.
  • Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.
  • Effectively work across a variety of systems.
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills.

Candidates with fluency in a language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.
About the department:Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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This position 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 drug test that may include testing for cannabis, driver's license check, and/or criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Kristin Checco
#LI-DNI

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
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If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
01

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County Human Services Public Health (HSPH) department?
Note: Limited duration employees not eligible

• Yes
• No

02
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various designated CFS satellite offices, in the community and remote as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but flexibility will be required to occasionally work outside of these hours, and at times will include evenings and weekends. 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 and daily access to reliable transportation to travel primarily within/outside of the metro area to meet with clients in their residential settings and/or perform authorized off-site work duties.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

03

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

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or equivalent field
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three years of full-time supervised experience as a social worker
• 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 or social welfare
• Licensed as a Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work
• Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work
• None of the above

04

List your relevant education making reference to area(s) of study, school(s) attended, credits completed and certificate(s)/degree(s) earned. Include your 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
05

Do you have 3 or more years of full-time supervised work experience as a social worker?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your full-time supervised work experience as a social worker, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
07

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
• Licensed in another state
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Not a licensed social worker at this time, but I am eligible for licensure
• None of the above

08

How many full-time years of experience do you have do you have effectively interacting with people from diverse backgrounds including efforts towards disparity reduction?

• 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

09

Describe your experience effectively interacting with people from diverse backgrounds including efforts towards disparity reduction, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
10

In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent:

• Spanish
• Hmong
• Somali
• Russian
• Laotian
• Vietnamese
• American Sign Language
• Amharic
• Cambodian
• Cantonese
• Bosnian
• Mandarin
• Oromo
• Lakota/Dakota/Nakota
• Ojibwe
• Other American Indian language(s)
• Other
• None of these

11

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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