What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Agency Social Worker - Chisago County position at Minnesota Merit System?
Chisago County Health and Human Services, North Branch, MN, has a full-time (40 hours per week) County Agency Social Worker/Case Manager/Assessor- Aging & Disability Services vacancy.
This position provides comprehensive case management and assessment services to the aging and disabled population of Chisago County. This position supports individuals through person-centered planning by assessing needs, determining eligibility for long-term services and supports, and developing service delivery plans that address environmental, social, safety, physical, rehabilitative, and health-related needs. Conducts MnCHOICES assessments in accordance with state and federal requirements and collaborates with individuals, families, and community partners to promote independence, safety, health, and overall well-being. Caseloads and assessment duties are adjusted according to workload demands and organizational needs.
Application Instructions are below in the Examination Process Section.Minnesota Merit System Examples of Duties
• Interviews clients at intake.
• Carries a caseload where a need for continuing social casework predominates.
• Provides counseling to families and individuals.
• Conducts complex case evaluation for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment.
• Prepares intensive long or short-term treatment plans, which require a fund of casework knowledge.
• Identifies client situations, which require intensified service and brings to the attention of supervisor for help or referral.
• Provides vocation/employment services.
• Provides direct services to emotionally, physically, or socially handicapped individuals.
• Provides services to delinquent children.
• Provides or assists in providing services to other cases involving difficult or complex social and financial problems. Interprets programs to clients, refers clients to appropriate community services.
• Interprets social and emotional factors to others involved in treatment of clients.
• Prepares social histories with emphasis on psychosocial factors, adoption, or foster home placements.
• Supervises foster home placements.
• Interviews and screens prospective adoptive parents.
• Provides preventive services.
• Interprets policies and regulations to clients.
• Provides casework services for rehabilitation and care of children.
• Prepares and maintains case records which meet federal, state and local guidelines.
• Dictates findings and correspondence.
• Prepares regular and special reports.
• May provide work direction to social work par-professionals.
• Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of social work processes and skill in application to individual cases.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.
Chisago County Preferred Qualifications
Experience conducting MnCHOICES assessments or other long-term care assessments; Knowledge of community-based resources, waiver programs, and county human service systems. Master’s preferred or required per county policy; MnCHOICES Assessor certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe; Experience working with older adults and/or individuals with disabilities preferred; Valid Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for travel to client sites.
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.
Note: This is a two step application process
1. Submit an application to Minnesota Merit System by clicking on the following link: 011-OC (County Agency Social Worker - Bachelor's)
AND
2. Submit an online Chisago County Application by the February 12th, 2026 deadline.
This position provides comprehensive case management and assessment services to the aging and disabled population of Chisago County. This position supports individuals through person-centered planning by assessing needs, determining eligibility for long-term services and supports, and developing service delivery plans that address environmental, social, safety, physical, rehabilitative, and health-related needs. Conducts MnCHOICES assessments in accordance with state and federal requirements and collaborates with individuals, families, and community partners to promote independence, safety, health, and overall well-being. Caseloads and assessment duties are adjusted according to workload demands and organizational needs.
Mission Statement:
Intentionally honoring history, building community and welcoming future.
Vision Statement:
Chisago County is the place to grow and develop for all generations.
Chisago County MN is a robust area to live, work, and play with small town ideals, natural beauty, and rich heritage that shapes the culture less than an hour from the Twin Cities. It is a unique destination offering opportunities for tourism, shopping local, and outdoor activities.
Chisago County benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, PERA, optional Deferred Compensation plans, vacation accrual, sick accrual, holiday pay, and Monday-Friday work week.
Application Instructions are below in the Examination Process Section.Minnesota Merit System Examples of Duties
• Interviews clients at intake.
• Carries a caseload where a need for continuing social casework predominates.
• Provides counseling to families and individuals.
• Conducts complex case evaluation for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment.
• Prepares intensive long or short-term treatment plans, which require a fund of casework knowledge.
• Identifies client situations, which require intensified service and brings to the attention of supervisor for help or referral.
• Provides vocation/employment services.
• Provides direct services to emotionally, physically, or socially handicapped individuals.
• Provides services to delinquent children.
• Provides or assists in providing services to other cases involving difficult or complex social and financial problems. Interprets programs to clients, refers clients to appropriate community services.
• Interprets social and emotional factors to others involved in treatment of clients.
• Prepares social histories with emphasis on psychosocial factors, adoption, or foster home placements.
• Supervises foster home placements.
• Interviews and screens prospective adoptive parents.
• Provides preventive services.
• Interprets policies and regulations to clients.
• Provides casework services for rehabilitation and care of children.
• Prepares and maintains case records which meet federal, state and local guidelines.
• Dictates findings and correspondence.
• Prepares regular and special reports.
• May provide work direction to social work par-professionals.
• Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of social work processes and skill in application to individual cases.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.
Chisago County Preferred Qualifications
Experience conducting MnCHOICES assessments or other long-term care assessments; Knowledge of community-based resources, waiver programs, and county human service systems. Master’s preferred or required per county policy; MnCHOICES Assessor certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe; Experience working with older adults and/or individuals with disabilities preferred; Valid Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for travel to client sites.
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.
Note: This is a two step application process
1. Submit an application to Minnesota Merit System by clicking on the following link: 011-OC (County Agency Social Worker - Bachelor's)
AND
2. Submit an online Chisago County Application by the February 12th, 2026 deadline.
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