Job Description
Description Position: Social Worker - Child Protection Location: Sandstone, MN (Position may be eligible for telework) Union: AFSCME Health & Human Services Status: Full-time, non-exempt (37.5 hrs/week) ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Ability to comprehend complex screening criteria, assess situations based on the criteria, assimilate and process information, which is not presented in a concurrent fashion, and to make recommendations for disposition of this information. Prepares various reports, summaries, findings, etc. on cases. Consults with psychiatrists, attorneys and others regarding cases. Requirements 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 year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency. • Also, valid Driver’s License and appropriate certification and licensure. APPLICANT INFORMATION: All applicants must complete a county application with cover letter, resume and proof of minimum qualifications. Visit the web site at www.pinecountymn.gov/jobs to complete an online application by 4:30pm on Friday, April 17, 2026. Summary Why Pine County? Medical Insurance Plan Options Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dental Plan Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement 475(b) Deferred Compensation Company sponsored Life/AD&D Insurance Group Decreasing Life Vision Generous time off including PTO, personal days, and 12 paid holidays Pine County is the fastest growing counting in Minnesota and known for a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities. Pine County Personnel System Classification : County Agency Social Worker Pay Grade: Grade 10; $30.26/hour - $39.34/hour DOQ Rating Method: The hiring process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other methods of selection Closing Date: Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 4:30 pm An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer