Child Protection Case Manager Salary $67,308.80

• $100,921.

60 Annually Location Sherburne County Government Center, 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River 55330-1692, MN Job Type Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 2026-01740 Department Health & Human Services Opening Date 07/22/2026 Closing Date 8/6/2026 11:59 AM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Summary Do you want to make an impact through the work you do every day? Are you seeking meaningful work that directly improves the lives of children and families? Join Us in Making a Difference! Are you passionate about creating safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive? As a Child Protection Case Manager, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and families during some of their most vulnerable moments. This position offers a unique opportunity to be a steady, compassionate presence—someone who listens, advocates, and helps guide families toward healing and hope. Ongoing Child Protection Case Management provides intensive social worker services to families where abuse or neglect has been reported. Responsibilities include collaborating with families to develop case plans and safety plans to address maltreatment, conduct home visits, and coordinate comprehensive resources to ensure child safety and family stability. Case Managers monitor progress, advocate for children and families, engage networks, and participate in Court when necessary. They seek to enhance protective factors to strengthen families with the lasting goals to promote child safety, permanency, and well-being.

Our Mission:

The mission of Sherburne County Health and Human Services (SCHHS) is to promote and protect the health, safety, well-being, and self-sufficiency of Sherburne County residents.

Our Vision:

It is the intent of the organization to provide human service programs to the residents of Sherburne County, designed to protect and enhance the lives of vulnerable populations (such as the developmentally disabled, children in need of protective services, vulnerable adults, mentally ill, and others). The work of Sherburne County Health and Human Services is governed by the pillars of serving People , through collaboration and Partnership , to help resident achieve Prosperity , using an Equity l ens in all we do.

We offer:

Competitive pay and benefits Remote and flexible hours Ongoing education and training Individual focus rooms Fleet vehicles Onsite wellness room Onsite employee medical clinic Supportive teams This position is located at the Government Center in Elk River, MN, however will also require work in the field. Our regular business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, though the department provides staff with flexibility in effort to strive for a desired work/life balance. Sherburne County is one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota, where you can find a nice blend of suburban and rural life. If you are interested in bringing your skill and talent to a dynamic department in a growing community, we encourage you to apply for this great opportunity. Learn more about our workplace culture and a brief overview of our employee benefits . As a thriving organization fueled by people passionate about serving our community, Sherburne County strives to support and engage employees through investments in competitive compensation and equitable benefits; a culture that promotes physical and emotional wellbeing; opportunities for professional growth and a sense of honor and purpose. To Gain Knowledge of What It Really Means to Be a Social Worker Within a Child Protection Unit in Minnesota , Follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEJhyxo4BJI to View Child Protection Work in

Minnesota:

A Realistic Job Preview. To Learn More About Child Protection Work and The Programs, Resources, And Services Within Child Protection, Follow thelink: https://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-safety-and-family-preservation to Visit the DHS MinnesotaDepartment of Human Services Child Protection Page. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

Case Planning:

Develop, implement, and monitor safety and case plans tailored to address and correct conditions of maltreatment and child safety, permanency and well-being in compliance with Minnesota Statutes and agency policy.

Assessments:

Conduct in-home and field visits to evaluate living conditions, safety, and family progress. Assess for child safety, family strengths and needs, risk, and protective factors.

Resource Coordination:

Connect families with community resources like mental health services, chemical health treatment, and housing assistance. Determine appropriate placement or arrangements to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Provide support for reunification and concurrent planning to promote timely permanency. Provide resources, services, and support for youth in extended foster care. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with schools, law enforcement, legal professionals, county and state agencies, tribes, and other community partners.

Legal & Court Duties:

Prepare detailed documentation, testify in court, and implement judicial findings and court orders. Maintain accurate, up to date case records regarding client progress and legal actions.

Documentation:

Prepare and submit detailed case documentation, including case notes, Court reports, and assessments in a timely and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications Education :

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or closely related field. Must have a valid MN driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Experience:

Social Worker I:

Minimum of completed Social Work internship or closely related field/less than 1 year of Social Work experienc.

Social Worker II:

Minimum of 1 year of Social Work experience or equivalent education plus work experience Desirable training/experience/education: Social Worker CORE/Foundation training Addressing Disparities and Disproportionality training Signs of Safety training Trauma training SSIS training Child Welfare IV-E Scholar preferred

Supplemental Information How To Apply:

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Hiring Salary Range:

Social Worker I:

$32.36

• $38.

85/hour (Grade 12)

Social Worker II:

$34.63

• $41.

57/hour (Grade 13)

Union :

Teamsters Vacancies :

2

Interviews :

Selected candidates will be informed via email on August 6th and 7th to self-schedule a 10-minute phone interview to be held on August 11th. Second interviews will be onsite and tentatively scheduled for August 14th and/or 17th.

Location :

The first 6 months will be on-site at 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River MN 55330, then after options for working remote.

Hours of Work:

Usual work schedule of 40 hours per week generally during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; may include occasional evening and weekend hours.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Must be able to endure extended travel, up to 8 hours or more per day. Must be able to provide own means of transportation when county vehicles are not available. May be required to travel to remote areas and in all weather conditions. Must be able to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (15-25 pounds).

Typical Working Environment:

80% Inside Work (office and field work), 20% Travel. (These percentages are an estimate and may vary based on job duties.) Work is performed both in the office and in the field (some examples of settings include client's: homes, apartments, hospitals, group homes, schools, shelters, correctional facilities, and treatment facilities). Headaches, eyestrain, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury in the office. Field visits to clients' homes may expose employee to unsanitary conditions, communicable illnesses, infrequent exposure to health hazards, unpredictable and/or unsafe environments. Likelihood of verbal abuse and threats from hostile, frustrated clients and may include unpredictable situations. Sherburne County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical (employee, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family coverage). Monthly premiums for Employee only coverage are covered 100% by the county. County Contributions to VEBA and HSA plans Employer paid $25,000

Term Life Policy Optional Benefits:

Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Additional Supplemental Life Insurance for self, spouse and child(ren) Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care Reimbursement and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account) Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Care Insurance Deferred Compensation Plan Tuition Reimbursement Annual Paid Time Off accrual of 21 days to start, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days per year. 12 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave On-Site Well@Work Clinic available to Sherburne County Employees and Dependents covered under our plan. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Public Employees Retirement (PERA): Part-Time employees working less than 30 hours per week, Seasonal, Temporary and Interns are not eligible for benefits. 01 Each applicant must complete the supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. Responses will be used as an evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" and the like as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Initial below to confirm that you have have read the above. 02 You must have a valid driver's license to qualify for this position. Do you have a current Minnesota driver's license or are you eligible to obtain one upon offer of employment? Yes No 03 List your highest level of education completed. Degree must be Social Work or Social Work related (

NOTE:

Degree must be held by the closing date of this posting to receive credit.

Examples of RELATED fields include:

Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Family Studies, Pastoral Counseling or Therapeutic Recreation.) Less than a Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree Masters Degree or higher 04 In what field of study did you receive your degree? i.e. Social Work, Psychology, etc. 05 Do you have experience working for a City, County, State, or Federal Government Human Services Agency? Yes No 06 How many years of full-time experience do you have working directly with families in a professional capacity in a Human Service Agency? Include all paid, internship and volunteer experience.

NOTE:

Direct Care/CNA/PCA, Case Aide, Eligibility/Financial Worker, Child Support Officer, and other similar type positions are not considered Social Work experience. No experience Less than 1 year 1 year but less than 2 years 2 years but less than 3 years 3 years but less than 4 years 4 years or more 07 List the name of the agency and your primary duties. Do not write 'See Resume'. Agency listed must be included in the Work Experience portion of your online application in order to receive full credit. 08 Have you completed either a Child Welfare or Child Protection internship? Yes No 09 List the agency the internship was completed. 10 Have you completed any of the training listed? Check those that apply. CornerHouse or First Witness Training Program Addressing Disparities and Disproportionality training through the MN Child Welfare Training Academy Neither 11 Do you hold any active social work licensure? Licensed Social Worker

• LSW Licensed Graduate Social Worker
• LGSW Licensed Independent Social Worker
• LISW Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• LCSW Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
• LICSW Other No current licensure 12 Do you have direct hands-on experience with any of the following? Check all that apply. Conducting forensic interviews Conducting Vulnerable Adult Investigations Working with Law Enforcement/County Attorneys with regard to Social Service issues Testifying in court Using Signs of Safety
• an innovative strengths-based, safety-organized approach to child protection casework created by Andrew Turnell and Steve Edwards Providing direct services to involuntary/resistant families Conducting Child Protection Assessments/Investigations Providing MI/Children's Mental Health Case Management Providing On-going Child Welfare Case Management Working in Law Enforcement or as a Probation Officer No experience in the above.

13 Describe your experience, as selected in the above question. If you have no experience, enter N/A. 14 The work performed in this role requires interaction and providing services to individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 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 or participated in community Racial Equity, Diversity or Inclusion work. I have direct experience assisting people from different racial/ethnic backgrounds and of various socioeconomic status. I am fluent in another language (other than English). None of the above 15

IMPORTANT:

If you checked any of the areas listed above, describe your professional experience that demonstrates your ability to interact with people from cultural/ethnic backgrounds other than your own. You must also provide information about where you obtained the experience, what ethnic/cultural population(s) you worked with, and the dates when you gained this experience. Credit will not be given for the answers above if this additional information is missing or incomplete. (If you answered "None of the above" to the question, enter "NA" in the text box.) 16 What qualities do you possess that would make you an effective Child Protection worker? 17 Where did you hear about this vacancy? MSSA Filsan Talent Partners United Way

CMCEO LOCUS

Hands Across the World SCTCC Career Services CAIRO Fey y Justicia Regional Health Equity Network None of the above 18 If, during or after your interview, Sherburne County determines that you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony for which a jail sentence was or could have been imposed, you may be disqualified from this position by operation of law or county policy. I have read and understand this statement. Yes No 19

Veterans Preference:

Veterans preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans and are added to the exam results. Points are awarded subject to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 197.455.

YOU MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR DD214

(Member Copy 4). Disabled veterans must also supply a Summary of Benefits Letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD214 and Summary of Benefits Letter from USDVAFL or death certificate. All required documentation must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on the posted closing date. Are you applying for veteran's preference points? NO YES

• veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge
• see MN Stat 197.447 YES
• veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service-connected disability YES
• spouse of a veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service-connected disability (the Veteran must also be qualified to apply for the position but their service-connected disability restricts them from applying for or performing the job duties) YES
• spouse of a deceased veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and had a service-connected disability 20 I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Sherburne County for up to three years. Yes No Required Question Employer Sherburne County Address Sherburne County Government Center 13880 Business Center Drive NW Elk River, Minnesota, 55330-1692 Phone 763-765-3001 Website http://www.co.sherburne.mn.us