Social Worker-Adult Protection​/Community First Support & Services

Job Details

• The 2025 salary range for this position is $25.78 to $38.67 per hour, depending on experience.
• Relevant previous experience will be taken into consideration.
• Our organization values pay equity; hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
• Final date to receive applications: 3:00 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026.
• First round of interviews:
  Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
• Communication updates will be sent via email.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, life insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
• For 2026 benefits, click HERE or visit the McLeod County website, Employment tab.

This is a split position that will work with individuals referred for Adult Protection Services (APS) and Community First Supports and Services (CFSS).

Work as part of our APS team to investigate reports of vulnerable adult maltreatment, provide protective services to resolve and determine allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation within the McLeod County area.

Work with a caseload of individuals who have been determined eligible to receive this service, complete support plans as required, and ensure the needed service agreements are entered for the service to be paid.

Duties listed are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conduct Adult Protection screenings per agency, state, and federal requirements for adults determined to be at risk due to allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
• Evaluate immediate (within 24 hours of receipt of report) and long-term safety through in‑person contact. Make home visits to determine the needs of individuals and safety, involving frequent travel to client locations, agencies, or provider locations.
• Ensure communication with core partners to streamline communication and effectively support the client. Identify key services and resources, complete referrals, and ensure the services commence. Coordinate with key partners such as families, guardians, home‑care providers, hospitals/staff, nursing home facilities, ombudsman's office, community resources, community mental health providers, schools. Perform highly critical social work duties in involuntary and voluntary adult protection cases.
• Implement and perform all assessment, investigation, and case management requirements, time reporting, documentation and monitoring strict timelines to meet state mandates and the needs of the client. This includes, but is not limited to, Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools, maltreatment determinations, assessment closing data, safety plans.
• Adjust personal and professional schedules as needed to ensure safety.
• Determine eligibility for ongoing Vulnerable Adult case management. Assess, develop and implement case planning and monitoring of services.
• Demonstrate understanding of state and federal statutes as they apply to each program.
• Complete continuing education to remain compliant with state and federal position requirements, which includes keeping up to date on current research, methods, interventions, cultural inclusion strategies, and innovations in treatment modalities and funding sources. Training on being HIPAA compliant/confidentiality, mandated reporter practices, and evolving technologies.

• Review assessment results for Community First Services and Supports.
• Assist with developing McLeod County Agencies process for Community First Services and Supports.
• Create a Support Plan identifying the assessment results and chosen provider(s) for the Community First Services and Supports program and ensure a service arrangement is entered for the services per state and federal guidelines.
• Review and approve any changes in service needs throughout the year for the Community First Services and Supports program.
• Complete all related paperwork requirements as dictated by state and federal mandates and agency policies and in a timely manner.
• Contact Community First Services and Supports clients as required and as changes in the plan or…