Social Worker Principal

Full Job Description

Ramsey County is hiring two Social Worker Principals to provide leadership and supervision within Child Protection.

One position will supervise a Senior Child Protection Worker Onboarding Team, a specialized unit focused on training, mentoring, and supporting new CPWs.

This team provides hands-on, field-based learning through shadowing (intake, court, ICWA, case planning), weekly individual and group coaching, and structured transition planning.

When onboarding demand is low, the team serves in a mentor float role—offering consultation, field coaching, short-term coverage, urgent safety response, and agency-wide training to strengthen practice and workforce capacity.

The second position will supervise a traditional Child Protection unit that includes intake/investigation and ongoing case management staff.

This role provides clinical supervision, accountability, and support to ensure high-quality safety assessments, family engagement, and timely, effective casework.

Both positions require strong leadership, coaching, and practice expertise, with a commitment to staff development, equity, and quality outcomes for children and families.

The Aging & Disability Services MnCHOICES Division within the Social Services is hiring one Social Worker Principal

The Aging & Disability Services | MnCHOICES Division within the Social Services Department is responsible for administering Home and Community Based Services.

The division is comprised of three major functional areas: The MnCHOICES unit, Entry & Access unit, and the Case Management unit.

It is a priority and expectation of the county and the department to operationalize racial equity across the administration of Home and Community Based Services, as well as grow an organizational culture that is value based: People, Integrity, Community, Equity, and Leadership; and embodies the Mission & Vision of Ramsey County.

The MnCHOICES Unit is hiring one Social Worker Principle to supervise the work of MnCHOICES assessment social workers, nurses, case aides and clerical staff by hiring staff, assigning cases, evaluating work performance and providing guidance for development; ensures staff compliance with federal, state and local departmental laws, policies, procedures and regulations; conducts case consultations and unit meetings with social workers to monitor service delivery and resolve problems; recommends and administers disciplinary action; and otherwise supervises unit activities

To supervise and direct the work of a unit in the Social Services Department that provides social services within a designated program or specialty area; to plan, organize, assign, schedule, monitor, coordinate and evaluate the work of unit members; to provide training and guidance; to provide diagnostic and consultative services within the specialty area; to assist Human Service Managers in program, policy and procedural development; and to perform related duties as assigned.

This position could used to hire for other Social Worker Principal positions.

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Requirements

1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
2. Supervise the work of social workers, case aides and clerical staff in a Social Service work unit by hiring staff, assigning cases, evaluating work performance and providing guidance for development; ensuring staff compliance with federal, state and local departmental laws, policies, procedures and regulations; conducting case consultations and unit meetings with social workers to monitor service delivery and resolve problems; recommending and administering disciplinary action; and otherwise supervising unit activities.
3. Maintain liaison with representatives of public and private social service agencies; represent the unit or department in committee assignments, in interactions with community groups and in public speaking engagements.
4. Collect and analyze unit data to monitor trends and developments relating to client and program needs, resource availability and staffing needs; recommend program priorities to the Human Services Manager and set priorities, goals and standards for the unit.
5. Receive and respond to complaints or informational requests from clients, officials and the public.
6. Recommend legal actions to the courts regarding client cases.
7. Develop recommendations for review by Division director or Department Director on methods for implementation of changes in federal, state or local laws, regulations and policies affecting target population served.
8. Plan, develop and present informational or training sessions to unit staff.
9. Review and make recommendations on the impact of specific legislation, and serve on DHS rule-making committees as directed.
10. Assist in interpreting laws, policies, rules and regulations.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a social/behavioral science, or equivalent; and any combination of 23 credits or 230 continuing education hours in fields relating to social work.

Experience: Six years of social work experience or equivalent.

Substitution: Experience as a Ramsey County Human Services Case Aide 3 may substitute for general social work experience on the basis that two years of Case Aide 3 experience equals one year of general social work experience. A maximum of six years of Ramsey County Human Services Case Aide 3 experience can be substituted for general social work experience.

A Master's Degree in Social Work may substitute for two years of the experience requirement. 

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Additional Information

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Social Worker Principal will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire.

Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating.

The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions - do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" do not cut and paste resume as a response.

Please answer all your questions clearly and completely.

Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Social Worker Principal.

The list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy.

Candidates will remain on the list for three months or until hired, whichever occurs first.

A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted.

The names of all applicants who pass the examination with a score of 60 or higher will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process.

Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment.

Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought.

However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program.

This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce.

The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees.

Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them.

Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

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You will need to print off this posting and also answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them if you complete a paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Nirvana.Wallace@ramseycounty.us