Job Posting End Date: September 11, 2025 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $64,480 to $77,355 ($31.00 to $37.19 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 on 09/11/25 in order to be considered. Position Description Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health is currently seeking a full-time Associate Social Worker to join the Child Foster Care unit within the Licensed Care and Adult Services Department. Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to those in need within the community. This is a full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of September 15th, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Salary: $64,480 to $77,355 ($31.00 to $37.19 per hour). 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32: $64,480 to $90,230 ($31.00 to $43.38 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 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. This position will work in the community as needed. 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 Associate Social Worker. Assist clients in completing initial licensing paperwork to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Facilitate emergency relative referrals, ensuring timely placement and compliance with safety standards. Meet with clients in home-based settings in county and out of county. Assess home and safety requirements by completing in home inspections. Meet with prospective foster parents to assess appropriateness for child foster care program and provide program information. Assist clients in obtaining verifications needed to obtain background study information and submit into the State data system; process clearance letters and criminal background records. Complete and maintain case notes and records in SSIS. Communicate effectively with clients, providers, agency staff, and the public. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including, but not limited to, Child Protection social workers, other county support staff and State licensing and background study staff. Organize, prioritize, and manage workflow. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Bachelor's degree in a closely related field. 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 Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field. One year (2,080 annual hours) or more of job-related experience in human services, social services, or closely related field. Experience working with licensing standards. Experience working with children and/or individuals that are affected by issues including neglect, domestic violence, disability, mental health, homelessness and financial insecurities. Experience working with SSIS, NetStudy and Caseworks computer systems. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Skilled in problem-solving, critical thinking and effective time management. Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work. Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment. Reliable transportation is required. Travel within the community in county and out of county as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle. * Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here. Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital stat To view the full job description please use the link below. https://anokacounty.wd1.myworkd Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjQwNTE5LjEwNTA2QGFub2thY291bnR5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20
