| Location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Salary | $70,171.58–$105,993.42 Per Year |
Social Worker, Senior - Field Investigator (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
26HSPH287RAM033
Department
Human Services and Public Health
Division
Adult Protection
Opening Date
10/15/2026
Closing Date
10/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Adult Protection program is seeking to fill a Senior Social Worker - Field Investigator position. In this role, you will receive and investigate reports of vulnerable adult maltreatment referred by the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center and Adult Protection Intake units. This position will provide protective services to resolve allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Under the authority of the Minnesota Vulnerable Adult Law, field investigators interview reporters, clients, collaterals, and other professionals to gather information to determine the vulnerable adult status of the alleged victim, the presence of immediate danger to the vulnerable adult or others, and the nature and severity of the alleged maltreatment.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at locations throughout Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. This position 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 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 employee of Human Services Public Health to be eligible for this position. Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible.
This position is internally classified as a Social Worker, Senior.
Click here to view the job classification specification for Social Worker, Senior.
In this position you will:
Need to have:
One of the following:
Masters 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.
Bachelors 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 drivers license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers 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:
Licensure or eligibility for licensure in one or more of the following:
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)
Experience:
Providing protective services and/or conducting investigations.
Working with culturally diverse populations of vulnerable adults experiencing trauma and/or complex social situations.
Abilities in the principles, techniques, and application of interviewing skills, investigative skills, the collection and analysis of evidence, and legal documentation.
Proficiency in managing emergency situations and the ability to develop and implement protective plans and to provide supportive services.
Knowledge of community resources, health care facilities, in-home services, medical and psychiatric disorders, and risk assessment and management.
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.
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.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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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 drivers 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
Rebeccca.maddaus@hennepincounty.gov
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Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others cant - including:
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.
Employee Benefits Summary
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
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 here.
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Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Human Services Public Health? Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible
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This position requires:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at locations throughout Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. This position 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 this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
A valid drivers license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers 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?
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Which of the following describes your education and experience as it relates to this posting? Check all that apply.
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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.
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How many full-time equivalent years of supervised experience do you have as a social worker?
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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.
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Indicate which of the following active State of Minnesota certifications/licensures you have. Check all that apply.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have providing protective services and/or conducting investigations?
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Describe your experience providing protective services and/or conducting investigations, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working with culturally diverse populations of vulnerable adults experiencing trauma and/or complex social situations?
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Describe your experience working with culturally diverse populations of vulnerable adults experiencing trauma and/or complex social situations, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent:
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If you selected "other" in the previous question, please indicate which language(s) you are fluent in.
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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?
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Employer Hennepin County
Address Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487
Phone 612-348-7855