Social Worker - CPS (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Ultipro; Moorhead (MN); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clay County benefits

Job summary

Clay County Social Services in Moorhead, MN, is seeking two full-time Social Workers for the Child Protection Unit. Open to current Clay County Social Workers only; requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field and a valid driver’s license. LSW preferred and background check required.

Salary in local range and benefits apply. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive, community-based services for families, reducing risk and improving outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• 1-3 years prior work-related experience.
• Driver’s License.
• Must be a current Clay County Social Worker.
• LSW preferred.
• Successfully complete a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide child welfare and protective services to at-risk children and families.
• Be on call after hours 1-3 times per year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child welfare

Protective services

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

LSW preferred

Job description

Job Category : Human Services

Requisition Number : SOCIA001154

• Posted : September 22, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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MOORHEAD, MN 56560, USA

Description

Social Services is now accepting applications to be considered for two open positions Full-Time Social Worker in the Child Protection Unit. This position is open to current Clay County Social Worker’s only.

Date Posted : 9/22/2026

Application Deadline : 9/28/2026 at 9:00 AM

Tentative Interview Dates : October 15 th and October 16 th for selected applicants

Salary Range: $33.36-$47.06 per hour

This position will be eligible for Clay County’s benefit package.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or closely related field.
• 1-3 years prior work-related experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be a current Clay County Social Worker
• LSW Preferred
• Successfully complete a background investigation

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.

• To provide child welfare and protective services to children and their families at risk of abuse and neglect, to reduce the likelihood of abuse and neglect, to prevent out of home placement when possible, and to improve the family functioning. Services are to be comprehensive, coordinated and reflect the individual and unique needs of the child and the family. Whenever possible, services should be delivered in the least restrictive, most community-based setting to facilitate in and maintain the family system. When family preservation is not possible and efforts have been exhausted, permanency planning and development will be provided to include transferring custody and/or adoption activities. This will be done all within the mandates of federal and/or state
• The ability to be on call after hours 1-3 times per year
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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