SOCIAL WORKER - Mnchoices Certified Assessor

Social Worker
- MnCHOICES Certified Assessor

Internal/External Job Posting

Position:
Social Worker
- MnCHOICES Certified Assessor

Department:
Health and Human Services

Location:

Cambridge, MN

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Work Setting:
On site; regular in-person attendance required

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation:
Teamsters Local 320 Family Services

Compensation:
Expected 2026 Hiring Range: $32.20 - $34.33 per hour ($66,976.00 - $71,406.40 annually), depending on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity. Full Range: $32.20 – $41.58 per hour ($66,976.00 – $86,486.40 annually), with the potential for additional longevity-based pay.

Application Requirements:
Applicants must complete all sections of the online application, including Work Experience and Education, and attach a resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Posting Details:

• Posted:
  Thursday, June 25, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:
  Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
• Equal Opportunity
  
  Employer:
  
  AA/EEO

Application and Selection Process:
Following the Final date to receive applications, Human Resources will review all submitted applications. If your qualifications align with the requirements, you will be contacted via email with details regarding the next steps in the selection process.

Please note:

Emails from Isanti County Human Resources may occasionally be filtered into junk or spam folders. Applicants are encouraged to monitor these folders regularly to avoid missing important communication regarding their application status.

General Definition of Work:
Performs intermediate professional work, conducting MnCHOICES assessments with clients, developing support plans, ensuring services meet client needs, referring services, maintaining and updating case information, conducting meetings and maintaining communication with clients, working with care providers and delivering documents as needed, and completing reports.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Social Services Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide Social Work Intake, Assessment, Investigation and/or Case Management.
• Conduct client interviews via telephone, home visits, office visits and virtual visits to determine need for services and financial assistance; advise of possible resources to meet needs.
• Utilize assessment tools to determine client eligibility or need for service for a variety of programs and services; develop and implement treatment plans; make appropriate referrals for service and care.
• Provide clients access to services and community resources; attend outside agency staffing with clients and care teams; provide or coordinate transportation; advocate for clients and families.
• Intervene in crisis situations; coordinate with law enforcement, medical personnel, and other community agencies to protect individual and community safety.
• Assess living environment for immediate and future safety; create safety plans as needed.
• Gather information to identify strengths and needs of clients; complete referrals for county or community based services; exchange collateral information with professionals.
• Complete detailed, concise and accurate documentation that meet State and County guidelines; prepare regular correspondence and special reports.
• Consult with other medical, psychological and legal professionals in conjunction with case objectives; prepare for court appearances; provide legal testimony as needed.
• Prepare information and recommendations for court cases and proceeding; consult with attorneys, interpret and implement judicial findings.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with individuals, families, collateral contacts and other professionals.
• Make independent decisions that have the potential to significantly impact children,…