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Posted May 5, 2026

Social Worker - Child Protection

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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?

 

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

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