• Job Description

  Req#: 4985412

  Roseau County Social Service Center is accepting applications for a full-time (40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30) Social Worker.
  
  County Social Workers help clients of all ages navigate the complex human service system while supporting the client’s right to self-determination. The Social Work position performs professional social work services including assessment, evaluation, planning and implementing human service plans to assist clients in assigned program areas. County Social Workers work in program areas broadly categorized as Child Protection/Child Welfare, Children’s Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Adult Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, Licensing, Services to the Elderly and/or Physically Disabled, and Adult Protection. Social Workers are assigned a caseload usually involving one or more of the above categories. Social Workers employ human services best practices, and outcome based strategies in the coordination of services to most effectively meet client needs.

  Roseau County located in northwestern Minnesota offers many wonderful opportunities for enjoying a high quality of life. The County is anchored by major employers, Polaris Industries, LifeCare Medical Center, Marvin Windows and Central Boiler. Roseau Community has a strong emphasis on our children and their education. The Roseau and surrounding schools are not only keeping up with the times, but they are also leaders in developing students with a college and vocational oriented curriculum. The area is teeming with wildlife and the outdoor enthusiast will find plenty of excitement. Canoeing, fishing, hunting, berry picking, picnicking are some popular activities. Despite its rural location, Roseau County offers a wide variety of distinctive art and cultural events and activities.

  Roseau County offers a great benefit package including PERA Retirement, Insurance Benefits, including health and dental, Pre-Tax flexible spending accounts, Employer paid life insurance, Paid Holidays and Vacation and Sick Leave.

  Application instructions are below in the Examination Process Section. Minnesota Merit System Examples of Duties
  • Interviews clients at intake; carries a caseload when needed; provides preventative services.
  • Provides direct support to families and individuals; identifies situations where intensified service is required.
  • Provides services to delinquent children and adults; assists in providing services to other cases involving difficult social and financial problems; interprets programs to clients; refers clients to appropriate services.
  • Interprets social and emotional factors to multi-disciplinary teams involved in the treatment of clients.
  • Coordinates and supervises foster home and other facility placements; conducts group sessions with clients.
  • Provides casework services for rehabilitation and individuals care.
  • Participates in and develops in-services training and other staff development activities to increase social workers knowledge of processes and skills; supervises other professionals, providers and support staff.
  • Makes contacts with individuals in homes, community settings and other facilities.
  • Cooperates with local law enforcement and correction agencies in child/adult cases.
  • Investigates complaints of abuse and neglect.
  • Consults with psychiatrists, psychologists and attorneys in connections with cases.
  • Testifies in court proceedings; implements judicial findings and Court Orders.
  • Conducts complex case evaluation for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate services/treatment types; prepares intensive long- or short-term treatment plans.
  • Prepares and maintains case records; prepares various reports.
  • Documents client data in Social Services Information System (SSIS) and specific information.
  • Prepares information and recommendations in connection with court cases and proceedings.
  • Provides public information on social service programs to the community and special groups.
  • Provides supervision with input for the design of new programs and services.
  • Performs related tasks as required.Minnesota Merit System Minimum Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field.
  
  or
  
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one (1) year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.
  
  You may apply before graduating, but no more than 60 days prior to receiving your Bachelor's Degree.
  
  Roseau County Preferred Qualifications
  • Pass a criminal background check and provide positive employment/school references.
  
  
  The examination will consist of a rating of training and experience based on the information you provide in your application and your responses to the supplemental questions included in the application process. You must read the questions carefully, answer truthfully, and include any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions in the Work Experience section of your application. Any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions but not included in the Work Experience section of you application will not be credited. You will be asked to verify your degree with official transcripts upon hire.
  
  Once your application has been submitted changes cannot be made. If you have a change in location availability or your contact information changes please email dhs.merit.system@state.mn.us with the new information and include your applicant ID.
  
  Apply by the July 18, 2025 deadline at this link here: 011-OC - County Agency Social Worker - Bachelor's
  
  

  For questions/information contact: Erica Bergstrom, Social Service Supervisor, erica.bergstrom@co.roseau.mn.us, Roseau County Social Services, 208 6th ST SW, Roseau MN 56751 or call (218) 463-2411.

  
  
  

  An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

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