Social Worker, Senior - Expanded Response Team (Internal HSPH applicants only)

Social Worker, Senior - Expanded Response Team (Internal HSPH applicants only)

Salary

$70,171.58 - $105,993.42 Annually

Location

Brooklyn Center, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26HSPH287KC016

Department

Human Services and Public Health

Division

Embedded Social Workers

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

Hennepin Countys Behavioral Health area is seeking to hire a Senior Social Worker (SSW) to be part of the Expanded Response Team (ERT). The ERT team includes two Social Workers that will respond in real time to urgent 911 calls. The team will be embedded in the Brooklyn Center Police Department and dispatched by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office dispatch center. The ERT team will respond to a variety of call types in which the 911 caller defines as urgent, and which the dispatcher and/or responding officer does not flag as potentially violent or involving weapons, in addition to mobile crisis team requested calls. The team may respond with or in lieu of patrol officers to a call. The SSW will be responsible for completing a crisis assessment and providing solution focused interventions in person, refer for follow-up, and complete documentation in the Epic Electronic Records System.

Location and hours:

This position is onsite and located at the Brooklyn Center Police Department, 6645 North Humboldt Avenue, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 and will also require travel throughout Hennepin County. The work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., with occasional work outside of scheduled days and hours based on program needs.

About this position type:

This is a full-time benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Human Services and Public Health (HSPH) to apply for this position.

Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible.

This position is internally classified as a Social Worker, Senior.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Develop collaborative relationships with law enforcement, emergency departments, human services, and other community stakeholders/partners.
• Conduct crisis and risk assessments of adults, children, and adolescents in crisis in a client's home or community setting.
• Utilize solution focused interventions and together with the individual in crisis, create a personalized crisis/safety plan that is culturally informed and person centered.
• Facilitate immediate treatment planning, disposition, and coordination of recommendations and service coordination.
• Coordinate placement into facility that provides higher level of care when individual is assessed to be unsafe to remain in the community.
• Facilitate immediate service coordination with community providers and connect individuals to new and existing supports.
• Provide consultation, support, and resources to police officers when responding to behavioral health related calls.
• Document referrals received and case notes utilizing state and county systems.
• Transport individuals, as needed, in county vehicles to community providers for further stabilization.
• Provide short-term follow-up as needed.
• Assist embedded social workers with file clearance and outreach calls as needed.
• Participate in community engagement events, and other duties as assigned.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Masters degree or higher in social work or closely related field with course work emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles of social welfare.

• Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and at least 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three years or more of full-time supervised experience as a social worker.

• Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

• A valid drivers license, daily access to reliable transportation, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Drivers Permit.

Nice to have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain Minnesota Criminal Justice Data Network Certification and pass the CJIS Competency Exam within 6 months of employment. Annual certifications are required to continue employment.

• Licensed or working towards licensure in the following:

• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

• Experience:

• Serving individuals living with a mental health condition and/or substance use disorder.

• Serving individuals who are involved in the criminal justice system.

• Providing case management.

• Effectively interacting with people from diverse backgrounds including efforts towards disparity elimination.

• Knowledge of:

• County and community resources for mental health, substance use disorder, social services, and basic needs.

• Harm reduction principles.

• Trauma-informed care principles.

• Person-centered thinking.

• Social determinants of health.

• Race-based disparities and the impact of these disparities on the development of a community, social justice, corrective justice, socio-economic statuses, and the effects to overall health and wellness of populations.

• Ability to:

• Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.

• Work well independently and as a team.

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, organizational and computer skills.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

About the department:

Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge.

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Kristin Checco

kristin.checco@hennepin.us

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Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others cant - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

01

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health? Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible.

• Yes
• No

02

This position is onsite and located at the Brooklyn Center Police Department, 6645 North Humboldt Avenue, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430, and will also require travel throughout Hennepin County. The work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., with occasional work outside of scheduled days and hours based on program needs.

A valid drivers license, daily access to reliable transportation, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Drivers Permit. Click here to read about the County Permit Program.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following describes your education and experience as related to this posting? Check all that apply.

• Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three years of full-time supervised experience as a social worker.
• Masters degree or higher in social work or closely related field with course work emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles or social welfare.
• Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
• None of the above.

04

List your relevant education referencing area(s) of study, school(s) attended, credits completed and certificate(s)/degree(s) earned. Include your 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

05

How many full-time years of supervised experience do you have as a social worker?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

06

Describe your supervised experience as a social worker, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

Which of the following applies to your current certification of the Minnesota Criminal Justice Data Network (CJDN)?

• I am currently certified for Minnesota CJDN access
• I am able to obtain Minnesota Criminal Justice Data Network Certification and pass the CJIS Competency Exam within 6 months of employment.
• Neither of the above

08

Indicate which of the following active State of Minnesota certifications/licensures you have. Check all that apply.

• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
• Licensed in another state
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Not a licensed social worker at this time, but I am eligible for licensure
• None of the above

09

How many years of experience do you have serving individuals living with a mental health condition and/or a substance use disorder?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

10

Describe your experience serving individuals living with a mental health condition and/or substance use disorder, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

11

How many years of experience do you have serving individuals who are involved in the criminal justice system?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

12

Describe your experience serving individuals who are involved in the criminal justice system, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

13

How many years of experience do you have providing case management?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

14

Describe your experience providing case management referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

15

In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent:

• American Sign Language
• Amharic
• Arabic
• Bosnian
• Cantonese
• Croatian
• Hmong
• Khmer
• Lakota/Dakota/Nakota
• Lao
• Mandarin
• Ojibwe
• Oromo
• Russian
• Spanish
• Somali
• Vietnamese
• Other American Indian language(s)
• Other
• None of the above

16

If you selected "other" in the previous question, please indicate which language you are fluent in.

17

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes
• No

18

Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this promotional job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.

• Department email, unit bulletin board, or lateral/transfer process
• Employee Career Center (ECC)
• Employee Resource Group (ERG)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• HC Connect
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

19

For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

Required Question

Employer Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs