Social Worker-CPS; INTERNAL

• Pay or shift range: $33.36 USD to $47.06 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Social Services is now accepting applications to be considered for an open position as a Full-Time Social Worker in the Child Protection Unit. This position is open to current Clay County Social Worker’s only.

Date Posted
: 9/29/2026

Final date to receive applications
: 10/5/2026 at 9:00 AM

Tentative Interview Dates
:
October 15 th and October 16 th for selected applicants

Salary Range: $33.36-$47.06 per hour

This position will be eligible for Clay County’s benefit package.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or closely related field.
• 1-3 years prior work-related experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be a current Clay County employee who meets the eligibility criteria for internal postings under the Clay County/Teamsters Local 120 labor agreement.
• LSW Preferred
• Successfully complete a background investigation

• If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.

• To provide child welfare and protective services to children and their families at risk of abuse and neglect, to reduce the likelihood of abuse and neglect, to prevent out of home placement when possible, and to improve the family functioning. Services are to be comprehensive, coordinated and reflect the individual and unique needs of the child and the family. Whenever possible, services should be delivered in the least restrictive, most community-based setting to facilitate in and maintain the family system.
  
  When family preservation is not possible and efforts have been exhausted, permanency planning and development will be provided to include transferring custody and/or adoption activities. This will be done all within the mandates of federal and/or state
• The ability to be on call after hours 1-3 times per year
• Other duties as assigned

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