Senior Social Worker - Corrections

Senior Social Worker

Hiring range: $85,363.20 to $ annually ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 09/20/2026 in order to be considered.

Working to build a safer community is the mission of Anoka County Community Corrections. The department has an immediate opening for a Senior Social Worker, who will perform various duties, such as crisis intervention and deescalation for at risk juvenile clients, skill building for juveniles with mental health needs and case consultation.

This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of September 28th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $85,363.20 to $ annually ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka Non-Secure Program building, located at 7555 4th Avenue, Lino Lakes, MN 55427.
• Expected work hours are Tuesday through Friday, consisting of four 10-hour days. Two of those days will be evening shifts.

Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Social Worker.

• Assess clients' needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals. Develop care plans for clients.
• Support clients with mental health needs in gaining skills and resources to build success.
• Coordinate with correctional staff to provide additional support services to clients.
• Collaboration with other contracted counseling and mental health services.
• Address client concerns and goals while building rapport.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• 14-day follow-up with clients having experienced sexual assault.
• Provide individual and group services.
• Review progress of clients on suicide risk status.
• Help clients adjust to changes and challenges in their lives.
• Monitor clients' situations and follow up to ensure that they have improved.
• Advocate or raise awareness with and on behalf of their clients.
• Maintain case files and records.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training and/or mentoring to a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate/complete/lead special projects, trainings and events.
• Data collection to assess program efficacy.
• Provide case coverage responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor's degree in human services, nursing, social work or related field and at least 4 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Master's degree in human…