Social Worker Senior​/Part-Time, Day Shift

Social Worker Senior / Part-Time, Day Shift

Job Class: Social Worker Senior

• Job
• Location:
  
  Bemidji
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 12/17/2025
• Closing Date: 12/30/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Department of Veterans Affairs / Social Services
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job. Consider joining our team to provide social work services for applicants and residents of the Minnesota Veterans Home-Bemidji by providing assessments, clinical support, and analysis to ensure residents' needs are addressed, and by planning and implementing social service programs for residents. This position supports the Admissions Coordinator in determining appropriate placement and collaborates with the Home Administrator to ensure delivery of services meets regulatory requirements and agency standards.

The position is part‑time, primarily day shift, with at least 64 hours per two‑week pay period.

Provide social work services for applicants and residents of the Minnesota Veterans Home-Bemidji by conducting assessments, providing clinical support, analyzing resident needs, and planning/implementing social service programs. Support the Admissions Coordinator in determining appropriate application placement and collaborate with the Home Administrator to ensure the delivery of social services meets regulatory requirements and agency standards. Work primarily day shift, at least 64 hours per two‑week pay period.

• Current licensure in Minnesota as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or ability to obtain licensure by date of hire.
• One year of Social Work experience.
• Skills in completing social work assessments to evaluate clients' social service needs.
• Human relations skills sufficient to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, residents, resident representatives, and community groups.

• Experience coordinating placements in senior housing or long‑term care services.
• Experience in a long‑term care or skilled nursing care facility.
• Experience working with Veterans.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to skilled nursing facilities.
• Experience in electronic charting systems, such as Point Click Care .

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position. When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x‑ray) is required prior to employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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If you have questions about this position, contact Peter Paquette uette.us or 218‑553‑1104. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job #, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Peter Paquette uette.us.

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.