• Job Description

  Req#: 5134131
  Salary : $70,518.00 - $110,185.00 Annually
  Location : West St. Paul, MN
  Job Type: Full-Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 32231CA.25.004
  Department: Social Services
  Opening Date: 11/06/2025
  Closing Date: 11/20/2025 4:30 PM Central
  
  General Description
  
  POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
  DEPARTMENT: Social Services
  HOURS: Full-time
  PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $70,518 - $79,333/annually (Salary Grade 108)
  FULL SALARY RANGE: $70,518 - $110,185/annually
  LOCATION: Hybrid; remote and in-person at the Northern Service Center, West St. Paul
  UNION: AFSCME 306 (SW) or MNA (PHN)
  CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 11/20/2025
  
  Come and join over 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions make Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work that county government does is unique, and Dakota County offers important careers - the kind of careers that make a difference in people's lives.
  
  Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. Dakota County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and to foster an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.
  
  This Community Living Specialist (Social Worker) role performs functions related to eligibility, assessments and/or case management for older adults, people who have a disability, and those at risk for placement in a nursing/hospital/intermediate care facility, who are requesting or receiving home and community based services.
  
  This position is for a MnCHOICES Certified Assessor. This individual will perform functions related to eligibility for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and/or people with developmental disabilities using the MnCHOICES tool/processes. This position will work across initial assessment and annual reassessment.
  
  This specific position will work primarily with the following population:
  
  Older Adults: Individuals age 65 and over who are requesting services through the Essential Community Supports (ECS) and Alternative Care (AC) programs, and through the Elderly Waiver (EW) to support independent community living or assistance for funding assisted living services.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  To Qualify as a SOCIAL WORKER:
  NEED TO HAVE:
  • Bachelor's degree in one of following fields: Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services, Special Education, or related Human Services field; AND
  • One year full-time professional experience OR two years full-time para-professional experience in a human service agency; AND
  • Valid Driver's license.
  
  
  To Qualify as a PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE:
  NEED TO HAVE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing; AND
  • One year full-time professional experience or two years full-time para-professional experience in field of study; AND
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota; AND
  • Registration as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota; AND
  • Valid Driver's license.
  
  NICE TO HAVE:
  • Master's degree and/or experience in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, or a related field.
  • Prior professional experience in home or community based settings.
  *Pursuant to Dakota County Policy, this position is designated as Safety Sensitive. "Safety-sensitive position" means a position, including any supervisory or management position, in which impairment caused by drug, alcohol, or cannabis use would threaten the health and safety of any person as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 181.950, subdivision 13.
  Duties & Responsibilities
  
  These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
  
  Essential Functions: 1-11
  
  
  1. Effectively engages individuals/families to assess needs and strengths, determines eligibility for services, and evaluates level of safety and/or risk.
  2. Performs face-to-face assessments of persons with disabilities or functional limitations to determine eligibility for home and community-based services (HCBS).
  3. Identifies additional supports/services which may benefit persons being served, provides information and/or referrals to other county departments or community agencies, and collaborates effectively with all stakeholders.
  4. Constructs and implements individualized service plan per relevant policies, procedures, statutes, and professional practices using person-centered planning.
  5. Completes federal, state, and agency required documentation for all persons assessed.
  6. Assesses and monitors persons being served for progress towards goals through a review of required contacts, service plan adjustments and documentation of coordination of services with various service providers.
  7. Responds effectively in crises situations. Develops and implements a safety plan for persons served to maximize safety and minimize community risk.
  8. Attends regular and periodic meetings and trainings consistent with the role and participates on work teams as requested.
  9. Other duties as assigned such as supporting community emergency response functions per county emergency response plan.
  10. Demonstrates a commitment to support cultural diversity county wide, actively supports Dakota County's inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives, and works to address the needs of diverse and underserved communities.
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
  
  
  • Knowledge of human development, cultural influences, family dynamics/systems and counseling/education concepts.
  • Knowledge of complex service systems ranging from health care delivery system, medical insurance, and home and community-based services.
  • Knowledge of medical diagnoses, medications, and basic medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of community resources and funding sources.
  • Knowledge of statutes, rules, policies, and professional practices pertaining to specific discipline.
  • Able to effectively use, learn and integrate various software applications/programs into practice.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
  • Ability to gather information and solve problems effectively.
  • Ability to engage with, listen to, and interact with people who receive services and work colleagues effectively.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for the diversity of customers, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with disabilities or whose first language may be other than English.
  
  WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a county office building, on visits to client's homes, and employee's home. Travel is required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as environmental conditions of unsanitary homes and property, unsafe neighborhoods, challenging and potentially violent and unpredictable clients and family members, pets, and animals; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents and vibration; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases and poor ventilation; hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids; inadequate lighting; work space restricting movement; and intense noise may occur on visits to client's homes.
  
  SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. Qualified candidates must pass a criminal history background check and may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
  Dakota County Human Resources
  www.co.dakota.mn.us
  Main Number 651.438.4435 (contact 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday)
  Fax 651.438.8178
  Visit our Benefits site for more information.
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  *******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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  Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position.
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  Check all that apply.
  • I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, or Human Services related field.
  • I have a Master's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, or related field.
  • I have at least one year of full-time PROFESSIONAL work experience.
  • I have at least two years of full-time paraprofessional experience working in a human service-related agency.
  • I'm a licensed Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychologist
  • I am currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota
  • I am currently registered as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota
  • I have a Valid Driver's License
  • None of the above
  
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  If you have a Bachelor's degree please note major. If you have no degree indicate "NONE".
  05
  
  If you have a Master's degree please note major. If you have no degree indicate "NONE".
  06
  
  If you hold current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota, list your license number. If you are not licensed, indicate "NONE".
  07
  
  If you hold current registration as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota, list your registration number. If you are not registered, indicate "NONE".
  08
  
  How many years of experience do you have working as a professional in a human services or public health agency? Professionals: Occupations in which workers have a recognized degree or formal training and have the authority to solve or resolve problems with autonomy in their area of expertise.
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 2 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5 or more years
  • None
  
  09
  
  Describe your experience working as a professional in a human services or public health agency. List the agency you worked for, dates of employment and duties performed. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
  10
  
  How many years of full-time paraprofessional experience do you have working in a human service or public health agency? Paraprofessionals: Occupations in which workers perform some of the duties of a professional or technician in a supportive role, which usually require less formal training and/or experience normally required for a professional status.
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 or more years
  • None
  
  11
  
  Describe your paraprofessional experience working in a human services or public health agency. List the agency you worked for, dates of employment and duties performed. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
  12
  
  How many years of County social work experience do you have with protective services, children or adult mental health, assessment/case management for seniors, public health, or disabled, or other services?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 2 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5 + years
  • None
  
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  Describe your County social work experience with protective services, children or adult mental health, assessment/case management for seniors or disabled, public health, or other services. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
  14
  
  Do you have any other professional licensure, certification, or registration that relates to working with individuals with disabilities?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  15
  
  Describe any other professional licensure, certification or registration that relates to working with individuals with disabilities. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
  16
  
  How many years of County experience do you have with protective services, children or adult mental health, assessment/case management for seniors, public health, or disabled, or other services?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 2 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5 + years
  • None
  
  17
  
  Describe your County social work experience with protective services, children or adult mental health, assessment/case management for seniors or disabled, public health, or other services. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
  18
  
  Do you have any other professional licensure, certification, or registration that relates to working with individuals with disabilities?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  19
  
  Describe any other professional licensure, certification or registration that relates to working with individuals with disabilities. If you have no experience, indicate "None".
  20
  
  How many years of experience do you have (including direct supervision) with any one of the following key target groups: children, people with mental illness, chemical dependency, persons with physical/medical/cognitive/behavioral disabilities?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 2 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5 + years
  • None
  
  21
  
  Describe your professional experience (including direct supervision) working with any one of the following key target groups including: children, people with mental illness, chemical dependency, persons with physical/medical/cognitive/behavioral disabilities. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
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  How many years of experience do you have working with people age 65 and older providing assessment or ongoing case management to individuals eligible for the Alternative Care/Elderly Waiver (AC/EW) programs?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 2 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5 + years
  • No experience
  
  23
  
  Explain your experience working with people age 65 and older providing assessment or ongoing case management to individuals eligible for the Alternative Care/Elderly Waiver (AC/EW) programs. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
  24
  
  How many years of work experience do you have working in the area of program planning/management related to home/community-based services, training or health care with adults 65 and over?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 2 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5+ years
  • None
  
  25
  
  Describe your experience working in the area of program planning/management related to home/community-based services, training or health care with adults 65 and over. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
  26
  
  How many years of experience do you have working with people under age 65 providing assessment or ongoing case management to individuals eligible for the Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Brain Injury (BI), Community Alternative Care (CAC), Alternative Care/Elderly Waiver (AC/EW) or Developmental Disabilities (DD) waiver?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 2 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5+ years
  • No experience
  
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  Explain your experience working with people under age 65 providing assessment or ongoing case management to individuals eligible for the Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Brain Injury (BI), Community Alternative Care (CAC), Alternative Care/Elderly Waiver (AC/EW), or Developmental Disabilities (DD) waiver. If you have no experience, indicate "NONE".
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  Describe how your background and experiences will help Dakota County's goal of promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity in all we do.
  29
  
  How many years of experience (work, school, community, cultural experiences, etc.) do you have engaging with underrepresented communities (people of color, lower social-economic levels, etc.)? Include positions where your clients at least 20% from these populations.
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-5 years
  • More than 5 years
  
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  If selected for this position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary?
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  Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. You may have been asked this question in the Agency Wide Questions, but we would ask you to please complete this question here as well. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
  • Dakota County Website
  • Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
  • Careerbuilder
  • College Website, Instructor, Career Services
  • JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
  • League of Minnesota Cities
  • MN Association of Counties
  • Minnesota Council of Non-Profits
  • Minnesota Works Website
  • Monster
  • InDeed
  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Mad Mimi)
  • Job Fair or Dakota County Event
  • Professional Association Website
  • I am a former employee of Dakota County
  • Referred by A Dakota County Employee
  • Friend, Family or Colleague
  • Other
  
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  If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
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