Le Sueur
Agency Social Worker - Child Welfare / Parent Support Outreach Program
Le Sueur, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Agency Social Worker - Child Welfare / Parent Support Outreach Program
Position in the Human Services Department. This full‑time role performs intermediate professional work coordinating and delivering services to clients, evaluates and assesses the success of services being provided, recommends additional services, and undertakes related work as required or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Human Services Supervisor.
Essential Functions
Assesses and evaluates the needs and strengths of family relationships including safety and risk evaluations.
Provides, arranges, transports, encourages and coordinates direct service and advocacy for clients and families.
Develops and implements all or part of a case plan, defines initial and ongoing measurable goals and objectives.
Determines eligibility, need, risk of harm, and service level for identified clients by conducting varied assessments.
Facilitates, integrates and mobilizes community resources on behalf of the client; develops or recommends services where they do not exist.
Provides immediate response to crisis situations; maintains safety for clients and the community; develops and implements safety plans for clients to maximize safety and minimize community risk.
Evaluates, documents and monitors progress toward goals and objectives.
Evaluates, assesses and determines if individuals pose danger to themselves or others regarding civil commitment to the commissioner of human services.
Prepares court documentation for legal proceedings.
May be requested to testify in court.
Researches, maintains and applies knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and statutes; provides training and education to others.
Completes agency, state and federally required documentation related to client activity.
Conducts closure of case management activities based on resolution of goals or successful community integration; terminates activity with client when they request closure or when involuntary closure is ordered.
Attends all required department and unit staff meetings, ensuring required training hours are met.
Other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, sociology, psychology, or a related field and minimal experience providing services to individuals with serious or persistent mental illnesses, working in community support, psychosocial rehabilitation or case management, or working in a county social services department, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Applicable training to obtain and maintain certifications will be provided (may include travel).
Ability to maintain certifications through ongoing education.
Experience working in Child Protection, Mental Health or related social services field is preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Driver's license valid to drive in the State of Minnesota.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, sociology, psychology, or a related field and minimal experience providing services to individuals with serious or persistent mental illnesses, working in community support, psychosocial rehabilitation or case management, working in a county social services department, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Driver’s license valid in the State of MN.
Salary/Benefits Starting wage is \$34.53 per hour plus health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday pay and many other voluntary benefits.
Job open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on January 2, 2026.
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Essential Functions
Assesses and evaluates the needs and strengths of family relationships including safety and risk evaluations.
Provides, arranges, transports, encourages and coordinates direct service and advocacy for clients and families.
Develops and implements all or part of a case plan, defines initial and ongoing measurable goals and objectives.
Determines eligibility, need, risk of harm, and service level for identified clients by conducting varied assessments.
Facilitates, integrates and mobilizes community resources on behalf of the client; develops or recommends services where they do not exist.
Provides immediate response to crisis situations; maintains safety for clients and the community; develops and implements safety plans for clients to maximize safety and minimize community risk.
Evaluates, documents and monitors progress toward goals and objectives.
Evaluates, assesses and determines if individuals pose danger to themselves or others regarding civil commitment to the commissioner of human services.
Prepares court documentation for legal proceedings.
May be requested to testify in court.
Researches, maintains and applies knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and statutes; provides training and education to others.
Completes agency, state and federally required documentation related to client activity.
Conducts closure of case management activities based on resolution of goals or successful community integration; terminates activity with client when they request closure or when involuntary closure is ordered.
Attends all required department and unit staff meetings, ensuring required training hours are met.
Other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, sociology, psychology, or a related field and minimal experience providing services to individuals with serious or persistent mental illnesses, working in community support, psychosocial rehabilitation or case management, or working in a county social services department, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Applicable training to obtain and maintain certifications will be provided (may include travel).
Ability to maintain certifications through ongoing education.
Experience working in Child Protection, Mental Health or related social services field is preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Driver's license valid to drive in the State of Minnesota.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, sociology, psychology, or a related field and minimal experience providing services to individuals with serious or persistent mental illnesses, working in community support, psychosocial rehabilitation or case management, working in a county social services department, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Driver’s license valid in the State of MN.
Salary/Benefits Starting wage is \$34.53 per hour plus health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday pay and many other voluntary benefits.
Job open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on January 2, 2026.
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