Social Worker (Social Worker Senior) / Full-Time

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA); Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Pension plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker Senior to support the Hastings Domiciliary and Minneapolis locations. You will deliver professional social work services, including case management, counseling, and discharge planning, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include maintaining caseloads, ensuring compliance with regulations, and traveling between campuses as needed. This full-time role offers benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Social Worker License.
• One year of Social Work experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional social work services including case management, counseling, referrals, and discharge planning.
• Manage a caseload of residents at Hastings and Minneapolis Domiciliary.
• Travel between Hastings and Minneapolis locations up to 20%.

Skills

Social Work

Case management

Counseling

Job description

Job Class: Social Worker Senior

• Job ID: 96640
• Location: Hastings
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/03/2026
• Closing Date: 09/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary / MAPE
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends due to business need
• Travel Required: Yes, 20%
• Salary Range: $26.12- $37.91 / hourly; $54,539 - $79,156 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl / MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Working Title: Social Worker

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID: 96640
• Location: Hastings
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/03/2026
• Closing Date: 09/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary / MAPE
• Division/Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Social Services
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends due to business need
• Travel Required: Yes, 20%
• Salary Range: $26.12- $37.91 / hourly; $54,539 - $79,156 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl / MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the incumbent of this position will provide professional social work services including case management, counseling, referral, and discharge planning for a caseload of residents at the Minnesota Veterans Home Domiciliary Program in Hastings and Minneapolis. Residents generally possess multiple disabling factors and many medical, psychiatric, and/or chemical dependency diagnoses.

This position will travel between Hastings and Minneapolis Domiciliary Program locations. The incumbent will work one day per week at the Minneapolis Domiciliary location.

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical, and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.

The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128 acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these qualifications will be considered for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Social Worker License
• One year of Social Work experience
• Valid driver's license or the ability to travel regularly between Hastings and Minneapolis Veterans Homes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating placements in senior housing or long-term care services
• Skills in completing social work assessments sufficient to evaluate clients social service needs
• Experience working with Veterans
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to skilled nursing facilities
• Experience working with electronic charting systems, such as PointClick Care

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for this position. When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
• Finalists may be required to pass a driver's license check

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies

based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

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