Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota is seeking a full-time Licensed Social Worker in our Rochester, MN office. This program supports confident pregnancies and stable beginnings for all children. This position will work with new and expectant parents to provide pregnancy counseling, parenting education, and planning or adoption planning and placement. The social worker completes assessments, provides baby items, processes applications for financial assistance, and supports young families through case management. This position also completes home study assessments and education for families who are applying to adopt a child. Knowledge of adoption and pregnancy & parenting counseling is preferred. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Must be detail-oriented, able to work independently, create strong networks in the community, and work some flexible, on-call hours. The position is based out of Rochester, MN with travel in a 10-county area. Current Minnesota social work license required.
Experience:
Candidate must be licensed as a social worker in the State of Minnesota and able to earn certification in child passenger safety within 3 months of hire. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in child welfare and development and aware of resources and support in the community. At least one year of experience working with children and families is preferred.
Starting salary is $48,000 – 53,000 per year for full-time employment.
Catholic Charities offers medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, health and dependent flex plans, and a 403(b) retirement plan with matching. New employees earn 120 hours of vacation and 96 hours of sick leave, and 12.5 paid holidays per year.
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