Description
Position:Social Worker - Child Protection
Location: 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.
Pine County Personnel System
Classification: County Agency Social Worker
Pay Grade: Grade 10; $30.26/hour - $39.34/hour DOQ
Rating Method: The hiring process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other methods of selection
Closing Date: Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer