Social Worker - Child Protection
Description
Position:Social Worker - Child ProtectionLocation: Sandstone, MN (Position may be eligible for telework)Union:AFSCME Health & Human Services Status: Full-time, non-exempt (37.5 hrs/week)ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Ability to comprehend complex screening criteria, assess situations based on the criteria, assimilate and process information, which is not presented in a concurrent fashion, and to make recommendations for disposition of this information. Prepares various reports, summaries, findings, etc. on cases. Consults with psychiatrists, attorneys and others regarding cases.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field or; • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency. • Also, valid Driver’s License and appropriate certification and licensure.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
All applicants must complete a county application with cover letter, resume and proof of minimum qualifications. Visit the web site at www.pinecountymn.gov/jobs to complete an online application by 4:30pm on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Summary
Why Pine County?
- Medical Insurance Plan Options
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental Plan
- Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement
- 475(b) Deferred Compensation
- Company sponsored Life/AD&D Insurance
- Group Decreasing Life
- Vision
- Generous time off including PTO, personal days, and 12 paid holidays
Pine County is the fastest growing counting in Minnesota and known for a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities.