Social Worker- Post Adoption

Posted: 11/07/2025

Government

Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being.

We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential.

Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Expected starting salary is $33.45 to $44.66. Full salary range $33.45 to $55.87.

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Desirable Qualifications:

Two years of social service-related experience.

Certification from the Permanency Adoption Competency Certificate (PACC) from University of Minnesota or National Training Institute (NTI) Adoption Competency Mental Health or similar

Nature of Work

Under supervision, and within Federal, State and locally developed programs and policies, identifies individual and/or family needs and works towards meeting those needs through County and community support services. Will provide ongoing outreach and supportive connection to families who have finalized adoptions or Transfers of Permanent Legal and Physical Custody (TPLPC) from Minnesota foster care.

Provides short term assessment and possible case management to individuals and families. Will include identification and coordination of residential treatment services for children/youth in crisis being served by Child and Family Services Permanency Team. May provide education in community-based settings. Works within a multi-disciplinary team setting. Partnership based collaborative social practice supports family involvement strategies as part of an effort to promote child safety, well-being and permanency, Supports a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

Completes home visits and utilizes person-centered engagement strategies to assess needs, strengths within individuals and family systems.
Partner with families in the development of case plan goals that leverage family strengths to address barriers or challenges.
Advocacy for children, families, and communities.
Advise clients of possible resources, rights, and responsibilities under programs or services
Refers clients to other programs or agencies and assists with access when appropriate
Works with natural supports and family group decision making
Prepares correspondence reports and social histories and maintains case records in accordance with state, federal and local guidelines
Maintains electronic case file documentation in compliance with program requirements.
Actively participate in weekly team consultations
Organize, lead and support monthly post-adoption support group.
Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the social sciences
Knowledge of the principles of social work
Knowledge of Adoption Competent Practices
Knowledge of blocked care and intervention strategies
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of social and economic problems
Knowledge of motivating factors of human behavior
Knowledge of the dynamics of victimization and the root causes of violence
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
Knowledge of the criminal justice system, including victim rights
Knowledge of therapeutic and strength-based approaches
Knowledge of and sensitivity to victim issues, victim needs
Knowledge of emotional and psychological aspects of adoption or other permanency outcomes.
Knowledge of agency policies
Knowledge of data practices and confidentiality
Skilled in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data
Skill in the use of computers and technology
Skills in individual and community advocacy
Ability to engage in difficult conversations with families while maintaining compassion
Ability to understand individual and family needs with empathy and objectivity
Ability to exercise good judgment in recommending possible solutions for individual and family needs and when utilizing conflict management and advocacy skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, public officials and citizens of the community
Ability to organize efficiently and keep records systematically
Ability to work independently and to recognize when supervision is needed
Ability to work with diverse populations
Ability to serve as a liaison to community resources
Ability to drive an automobile

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.