Social Worker- Case Worker

Case Workers/Social Workers

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow? Dunn County is on the lookout for dedicated Case Workers/Social Workers to join our Behavioral Health team, focusing on Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), and we're hiring for multiple positions.

This isn't just a job – it's a chance to be at the forefront of mental health support, providing crucial assistance to individuals when they need it most. As a vital member of our team, some duties will include:

• Conduct insightful assessments and screenings
• Collaborate across systems to ensure optimal care and best practices
• Connect clients with life-changing referral services
• Investigate complex cases with keen attention to detail
• Manage and coordinate a wide range of social support services

Incumbents that meet the requirements of the job due to being licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) will operate under the job title of Case Worker, MFT or Case Worker, LPC.

Pay is dependent upon qualifications. The salary range for those meeting Case Worker requirements is $28.41 to $37.24 per hour, with anticipated starting pay between $28.41 and $30.62. The salary range for those meeting Social Worker requirements is $63,086 to $82,784 annually, with anticipated starting pay between $63,086 and $68,011 annually.

Tentative interview dates are scheduled for July 9 and 10, 2026.

The following duties are primarily performed, and which are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides assistance over the phone or in person to the public during all business hours. This assistance may be answering questions about the community and/or county programs, assistance in accessing supports to meet basic needs, addressing concerns and frustrations with service delivery and processes, providing linkage to resources and services, and facilitation and support through emotional and traumatic situations.
• Receives phone, in-person or electronic reports, referrals and requests for services and resources.
• Makes consumer referrals; maintains contact with other agencies/organizations; coordinates services with a variety of providers and family members.
• Completes accurate and timely record keeping including case notes, assessments, treatment plans, crisis plans, court recommendations, and billing activities.
• Attends staff training and other meetings as required.
• Completes responsibilities within statutory or administrative rule timelines and meets any monthly productivity documentation or billing goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Receives reports of child abuse and neglect and conducts initial assessment.
• Conducts juvenile court intake conferences and makes child custody decisions.
• Provides service facilitation and compliance monitoring aimed at protecting child and community safety through voluntary and court-ordered interventions.
• Certifies Kinship providers and licenses foster homes.
• Provides information and testifies in court proceedings as necessary.
• Provides after-hours on-call child protective service and juvenile intake coverage.

• Provides long-term care options counseling to older adults and individuals with disabilities.
• Assists consumers in understanding and applying for a variety of public and private benefits, including Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and other financial assistance programs.
• Conducts functional screens to determine eligibility for publicly funded long-term care services and supports.
• Offers accurate, unbiased information and referral services regarding housing, transportation, health services, and other community resources.
• Maintains thorough documentation of all client interactions and case activities in accordance with agency policies and state guidelines.
• Collaborates with internal team members and community partners…