Social Worker- Child Protection/Intake bei Goodhue County Health & Human Services

Come join the public service team at Goodhue County Health & Human Services!  You will be a part of a 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 a Child Protection/ Intake Social Worker. This position will 

• Collect information from mandated and voluntary reports- in person and by phone.
• Complete accurate written intake referrals that are reviewed by Social Services Screening teams for a variety of programs including mental health, child and adult protection, and outreach.
• Enter accurate data into Social Services Information System (SSIS).
• Provide community resource information to county residents and agency partners.
• Complete referrals to community providers.
• Participate in state and regional meetings to assure knowledge of programs, statutes, and reporting requirements.
• Provide support to child and adult social services teams as needed and may participate in screening discussions when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.        

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related human services field and two (2) years of full-time work experience preferred as a Social Worker in a public human services agency and/or a private community services agency that contracts services with a public human services agency.      Or

A Master's Degree in Social Work or related field may substitute for up to one year of required Social Worker experience. 

A valid Minnesota driver’s license.

Required Social Work experience must have occurred after receipt of Bachelor's Degree.

Compensation and Benefits

County employees receive competitive pay and a generous benefit offering.  The Child Protection/Intake Social Worker is compensated at salary grade 112 and starting annual compensation is $71,718 -$111,196.80.

Application Deadline

Interested candidates must submit a Goodhue County employment application.  The position will close on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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.