Senior Social Worker - Contracted Services (Hybrid)

Job Posting End Date: May 3, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $41.04 to $49.25 per hour. Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm 05/04/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health (CSS/BH) currently has a full-time position available as a Senior Social Worker in our CADI/CAC Waiver Case Management Unit. This Senior Social Worker position will coordinate contracted services for the county and provide ongoing implementation of contracted case management services to assist individuals of disability and waiver programs. This position will coordinate and oversee case management services through various contracted providers across numerous waiver and non-waiver programs to ensure individuals receive quality services.

Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to families within the community! If your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today!

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of May 12th, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $85,363 to $102,440 ($41.04 to $49.25 per hour).
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $85,363 to $119,496 ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Social Worker.

• Participate in the planning and management of the waiver allocations.
• Work with contracted agencies to promote Anoka County's mission.
• Ensure contracted agencies follow case management service guidelines, contract requirements, as well as state and federal requirements.
• Assist contracted agencies in understanding, interpreting, and integrating legislative changes, waiver amendments, County contract and policy changes.
• Approve service funding within established parameters.
• Assist supervisors in hiring process as needed.
• Provide supervision and daily work direction to Case Aide(s) and Office Support Assistant(s).
• Communicate with manager to ensure budgets are not exceeded.
• Assist contract manager with contract development.
• Assist in mediating and resolving individual’s complaints.
• Serve as County liaison between contracted agencies and other county service areas.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a closely related field.
• Four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in Community Based Services.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Master’s degree or higher in social work or a closely related field.
• Five years or more (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Problem-solving