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Senior Social Worker - Parent Support Outreach (Hybrid)

Anoka County

Anoka, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$41.04–$57.45 Per Hour
SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Case Management, Childcare, Crisis Intervention, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Diversity, Driver's License, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), File Maintenance, Genetics, Government, Health Plan, Healthcare, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Network Support, Office Equipment, Physical Demands, Retirement Plan, Retirement Planning, Social Work, Support Documentation, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
LOCATION
Anoka, MN
POSTED
12 days ago
### Job Duties Job Posting End Date: July 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $41.04 to $57.45 per hour. Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year, pro-rated based on part-time status. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm 07/01/2026 in order to be considered. Position Description Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health is committed to meeting people's needs through quality services. We are seeking a Senior Social Worker to work part-time in our Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP). In this role, you will provide short-term case management to support families with basic needs such as food, housing, transportation, as well as parenting, health and financial concerns. Other responsibilities include collaborating with families using a strength-based approach to enhance child well-being and safety. Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to families within the community! If your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today! This is a part-time, non-exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of July 6th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $41.04 to $57.45 per hour. 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays, pro-rated based on part-time status. Pension plan and other retirement investment options. Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303. This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. Expected work hours are Monday - Friday, between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This is a 22.5 hour per week position. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Social Worker. Engage with participants in voluntary services and provide strengths- based, short term case management (3-6 months). Conduct in-person visits in participants homes and various other community locations. Provide and coordinate referrals to service providers and coordinate services for families. Maintain case files and records. Assess clients' needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals. Develop care plans/safety plans for clients. Provide collaborative case plan development and assist with implementation of case plans. Engage with family systems to develop intentional supportive connections for family support. Document case information, assessments, and evaluations to ensure proper case management. Assist clients in receiving services by telephone and in person. Research, refer, and advocate for community resources, such as food stamps, childcare, and healthcare, to assist and improve a client's well-being. Provide crisis intervention. Help clients adjust to changes and challenges in their lives. Monitor clients' situations, and follow up to ensure that they have improved. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a closely related field. Four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience. In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Direct experience and job knowledge working in Parent Support Outreach or similar. Master's degree or higher in Social Work or a closely related field. Five or more years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience. Experience working with diverse populations. Knowledge of community resources. Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work. Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment. Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here. Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjE0NDMxLjEzNzk4QGFub2thY291bnR5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20 ### Minimum Education Required Not Specified ### Minimum Experience Required Not Specified ### Shift Other ### Number of Openings 1 ### Compensation $41.04 - $57.45 / Hourly ### Postal Code 55303 ### Job Type Full Time ### Place of Work On-site ### Requisition ID 24252 ### Job Benefits See job description

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