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

Social Worker-Adult Protection/Community First Support & Services

Job Category
: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Requisition Number
: LONGT
001259

• Posted :
  February 5, 2026
• Full-Time

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Glencoe, MN 55336, USA

Supplemental:

• 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, and hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
• To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by 3:00 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026
  .
• First round of interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
• Communication updates will be sent via email
  .
• This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package
  , which includes:
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
• 2026 Benefits  or visit 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).

APS: to 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 McLeod County area.

CFSS: to 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.
• Evaluates immediate (within 24 hours of receipt of report) and long-term safety through in person contact. Makes home visits to determine the needs of individuals for services and safety of adults, involving frequent travel to client locations, agencies, or provider locations.
• Ensures communication with core partners to streamline communication and effectively support the client. Identifies key services and resources, completes referrals and ensures the services commence. Coordinates with key partners like families, guardians, home-care providers, hospitals/staff, nursing home facilities, ombudsman's office, community resources, community mental health providers, schools, Performs highly critical social work duties in involuntary and voluntary adult protection cases.
• Implements and performs 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.
• Adjusting personal and professional schedules as needed to ensure safety.
• Determines eligibility for ongoing Vulnerable Adult case management. Assesses, develops and implements case planning and monitoring of services.
• Demonstrates understanding of state and federal statutes as they apply to each program.
• Completes 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 HIPPA 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 state policy dictate. This includes verbal and written contact with the clients and service providers.
• Notify relevant agencies and inter-agency staff of significant changes concerning client cases.
• Complete time recording and case note documentation in SSIS according to agency standards.
• Maintain up to date information regarding DHS regulations, rules and procedures (i.e. researching, reading reviewing, and referring to manuals and bulletins).
• Attend training sessions, conferences,…