Social Worker -Adult Services

Social Worker Position

Come join the public service team at Goodhue County Health & Human Services! You will be a part of skilled, caring and knowledgeable HHS professionals whose talents and contributions promote, strengthen and protect the health of individuals, families and communities in Goodhue County every single day!

Goodhue County Health & Human Services is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Social Worker within Social Services. Under general supervision, provides Adult Behavioral Health Outreach, Pre-Petition Screening/Civil Commitment Case Management, and Adult Protective Services.

• Serve as a member of the Adult Social Services Screening Team, receiving and evaluating Adult Social Services requests for service.
• Investigate allegations of maltreatment, including abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, in accordance with applicable statutes and policies.
• Assess the need for a Guardian and/or Conservator and participate in related court processes.
• Conduct Pre-Petition Screenings for Civil Commitment and prepare required documentation for court proceedings.
• Connect individuals with appropriate community resources and support them in accessing services to meet identified needs.
• Coordinate behavioral health services in collaboration with internal and external providers and other systems.
• Provide time-limited stabilization and case management services to ensure appropriate supports are in place.
• Serve as a member of the Social Services Intake team by receiving referrals, drafting intake documentation, and routing information according to established procedures.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or closely related field.

A valid driver's license.

County employees receive competitive pay and a generous benefit offering. A Social Worker is compensated at salary grade 112 ($73,860.80 - $) and starting annual compensation is $73,860.80.

The County's comprehensive benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision and accident insurance; health savings account; employer paid life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plan; tax-deferred compensation; vacation and sick leave; and 13 paid holidays per year. County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Open the 2026 Benefit Overview below to learn more.

Interested candidates must submit a Goodhue County employment application. The position will close on May 28, 2026.

At Goodhue County we embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of Equality isn't just the right thing to do, it is also the smart thing.