Social Worker​/Admissions Coordinator - Social Worker Senior

Job Information

• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Working Title:
  
  Social Worker / Admissions Coordinator
• Job Class:
  Social Worker Senior
• Agency:
  Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
• Job
• Location:
  
  Fergus Falls
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/23/2026
• Closing Date: 10/06/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Fergus Falls-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Fergus Fall Veterans Home / Social Services
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually
• 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.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The purpose of the position is to provide social work services for the applicants and residents of the Minnesota Veterans Home, to provide assessment and input to determine proper placement of applicants requesting admission, to provide clinical support and analysis to assure residents needs are addressed, and to carry out planning and implementation of social service programs for residents of the Home.

This position will also works effectively with the Home Administrator to ensure the delivery of all social services meets regulatory requirements and agency standards.

• 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 sufficient 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 .

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). 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).

Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one‑year preceding the date of application must be submitted.

Please e‑mail the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting r to Salena Ness s.us no later than the job posting…