Social Worker I/II - Stillwater - Washington County, MN

Description

Salary: $68, $93,433.60 Annually
Location : Stillwater, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Community Services Dept
Division: CSD Administrative
Opening Date: 02/09/2026
Closing Date: 2/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
JOB SPECIFICS
This position is a part of our Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST), within Community Resources and Partnerships Division. This position blends skills and experience working with individuals experiencing housing instability or homelessness and outreach to local property managers. This position will work closely with internal Washington County divisions and community-based housing services providers.
Duties include: attending court for eviction hearings, providing outreach and resources to local property owners, assisting with phone calls to the housing phone line, attending community events and giving presentations. This position includes time in the community building relationships with property managers and attending events. It may require some evenings and weekends. Will have some flexibility to telework.
Washington County Community Services values your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment and believe diversity benefits and enriches our programs, our staff, and communities we serve. Bicultural and/or bilingual candidates with close ties to cultural communities such as (but not limited to) American Indian, African American, East African, Hmong, Latinx, are encouraged to apply.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience interacting with and providing services to individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Work experience providing services for individuals who are homeless or tenuously housed in a governmental or non-governmental agency
• Work experience with individuals who are in the eviction process and connecting to needed resources (rental assistance, legal or advocacy services)
• Experience building relationships with property managers or local, community-based organizations (such as food shelves, housing providers, faith-based organizations)
• Experience providing information and resources to groups or individuals. Including giving presentations and attending community events.

SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
HOURS / DAYS: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
LOCATION: The work location for this position can be negotiated. Teleworking/remote work would be supported by Supervisor.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $68, $93,433.60 Annually. This position may be hired at the level, depending on qualifications
E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
JOB SUMMARY
The Social Worker I is an entry level position responsible for identifying and assessing complex individual, family and community problems and strengths, selecting case work, group methods or community resources and implementing plans to protect vulnerable people, promote independence and prevent abuse or neglect.
A Social Worker I may be assigned duties in any of the following units: Family/Children, Licensing, Chemical Health, Adult Mental Health, Development Disabilities, Adult Family Services, Adult Protection, Minnesota Family Investment Program/WorkForce Center or Housing.
EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field, or equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's Degree in Social Work or related field and one year of related experience as a Social Worker is highly desirable.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field and four years of full-time work experience as a Social Worker in a public human services agency and/or a private human services agency that contracts services with a public human services agency. A Master's Degree in Social Work or related field may substitute for up to one year of required Social Worker experience. Required Social Work experience must have occurred after receipt of Bachelor's Degree.
Additional requirements for specific unit assignments will be identified when a vacancy occurs.
CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace;

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, techniques, practices and ethics of Social Work;

• Demonstrates knowledge of interviewing techniques and skills at conducting interviews;

• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant laws, policies and resources;

• Demonstrates knowledge of social and economic problems and family systems;

• Demonstrates knowledge of legal and court proceedings;

• Demonstrates ability to assess vulnerabilities and strengths of individuals and families;

• Demonstrates ability to develop clear and reasonable services and plans;

• Demonstrates ability to coordinate implementation of services and plans with families, other agencies and the community at large;

• Demonstrates ability to counsel and offer supportive services to individuals and families including those in crisis; and

• Demonstrates ability to apply previously acquired knowledge and skills to complex situations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate client intake:

• Receive referrals, conduct interviews and investigate to identify and assess problems or need for intervention/service;

• Develop, write, implement and monitor strength-based individual and family service plans to correct/eliminate identified problems;

• Determine appropriate resources and referrals to community-based care and services; and

• Develop and implement abuse prevention plans to address vulnerabilities.
Determine and implement intervention services:

• Assess risks to self and others (abuse or neglect and dangerousness);

• Intervene in crisis situations;

• Coordinate and secure emergency services; and

• Negotiate and resolve conflicts.
Provide client case management:

• Collaborate and consult with others (professional staff and community agencies) regarding clients, community services or programs;

• Open and maintain client case records and files according to established standards and timelines,

• Prepare necessary correspondence, required narratives, eligibility reviews and other incoming/outgoing communication about the client;

• Provide appropriate information regarding case openings, closings, and denials;

• Provide testimony or written recommendations in county or district court or in administrative appeal hearings regarding client cases;

• Advise clients of possible resources, rights and responsibilities under programs or services; and

• Develop, coordinate and deliver program information to the general public, special interest groups and professional organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Semi-sedentary involving office and outside field work. Lifting requirement may include lifting up to 20 pounds. Exposures may include but not be limited to disagreeable odors, communicable diseases, bodily fluids and behavior challenges. Use of general office equipment to include telephone, cell phone, pager, personal computer, laptop computer, electronic recorder, calculator, etc. Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
Washington County offers a comprehensive including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME exempt (salaried ) benefit package,
For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME non-exempt (hourly) benefit package,
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Do you have a completed bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, or the equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02
If you indicated meeting the minimums by having an equivalent combination of education and experience, please briefly describe the combination and explain why you feel it is equivalent. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have a completed master's degree in Social Work (or a closely related field)?

• Yes
• No

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The work performed in this role requires interaction and providing services to individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Please check the areas below that best describe your experience:

• I have experience using a translator/interpreter for a family or person who requires this service.
• I have completed professional or educational Cultural Competence training or courses.
• My job responsibilities/duties have required specific interaction with people from different racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• I am fluent in a second language.
• I have participated in community Racial Equity, Diversity or Inclusion work.
• I have participated in professional or volunteer opportunities in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.
• I have experience working with a diverse background of individuals from various socioeconomic status.
• None of the above

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If you checked any of the areas listed above, please describe your personal or professional experience that demonstrates your ability to interact with people from cultural/ethnic backgrounds other than your own. Please provide information about where you obtained the experience, what ethnic/cultural population(s) you worked with, and the dates when you gained this experience. (If you answered "None of the above" to the question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have work experience providing services for individuals who are homeless or tenuously housed in a governmental or non-governmental agency?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have work experience with individuals who are in the eviction process and connecting to needed resources (rental assistance, legal or advocacy services)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have experience building relationships with property managers or local, community-based organizations (such as food shelves, housing providers, faith-based organizations)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have experience providing information and resources to groups or individuals. Including giving presentations and attending community events?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)