Child Protection Supervisor

$42.77 to $56.32 DOQ
Apply online at Minnesota Merit System by June 18, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem

JOB TITLE:  Child Protection Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:  Health and Human Services

SUPERVISOR:  Family Services & Economic Supports Manager

SALARY:  $42.77 to $56.32 DOQ

GRADE:  16

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Performs difficult work supervising program operations and related staff for the Child Protection Division, delegating staff work assignments, screening intakes, consulting with staff and attorneys on case preparation and presentation, providing guidance to employees, assisting with the development and compliance with the department budget, completing required reports, and related work. Work is performed under the general direction of the Health & Human Services Family Services and Economic Supports Manager.                                                                                                

Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

A master’s degree in social work from an accredited college/university with a supervised field placement providing case management and/or counseling services to individuals and families, in child welfare, and one year of experience as a supervisor in a county setting or

A master’s degree in social work from an accredited college/university with a supervised field placement providing case management and/or counseling services to individuals and families, particularly in child welfare, and one to three years as a case manager in a county setting or

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a major in social work with a supervised field placement providing case management services to individuals and families in child welfare, and one to three years of supervisory experience or

A master’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a major in psychology, sociology or closely related field, one to three years of successful supervisory experience in a human services setting.

Apply online at Minnesota Merit System by June 18, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem

Position Objective

Performs difficult work supervising program operations and related staff for the Child Protection Division, delegating staff work assignments, screening intakes, consulting with staff and attorneys on case preparation and presentation, providing guidance to employees, assisting with the development and compliance with the department budget, completing required reports, and related work. Work is performed under the general direction of the Health & Human Services Family Services and Economic Supports Manager.                                                                                                

Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervision of Child Protection, Child Welfare, Licensing, Intake and After-Hours social workers utilizing CORE competencies.
• Recruits and interviews; interviews applicants for staff positions with Agency Director or Social Service Managers as vacancy occurs.

• Determines ability and qualifications of applicants.
• Provides/arranges for Training and Supervision; conducts staff meetings for case staffing and in service training.
• Provides on call supervision on a rotating basis to afterhours social workers.
• Monitoring MN DCYF dashboard.
• Arranges for staff to attend training related to child protection, child welfare and licensing.
• Available for individual case consultation bi-weekly as needed.
• Keeps procedures and policies updated.
• Oversees Motivational Interviewing and CWT-TCM programs to ensure procedures are being followed and case managers are receiving training and on-going continuing education.
• Attends Administrative Reviews on cases with children in out-of-home placements.
• Evaluates caseloads and assigned workloads; monitors caseload distribution and size on an on-going basis; reviews child protection assessments, case management workgroups for the process and completeness; reviews service plans, safety plans and court reports to determine appropriateness. Ensure SSIS guidelines are followed and completion of all SSIS case components. 
• Attend meetings, committee, related to mandated services; case consultation committee; interdepartmental meetings to encourage a positive working relationship; attends training stay abreast of trends; provides staff support to the Chisago County’s child protection team as well as the Citizen Review Panel.
• Provides Program Management and fiscal oversight as requested; provides input and detail oversight to Children’s Services program budget; develops annual program plan and recommendations for service needs; offers program consultation on provider contracts relevant to program responsibilities; makes periodic reports to State for grants as requested. 
• Coordinates service between Agency sections.
• Assists in coordinating Social Service staff meetings.
• Provides consultation and training to others.

• Attends Regional, State, Social Service Supervisor meetings and other Regional or State committees as needed.

• Attends Health & Human Services Board meetings and provide Board with information requested.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of social work practices and State and Federal law are required.
• Knowledge of MN Child Welfare Practice Framework.
• Knowledge of community and financial resources.
• Knowledge of program development, budget management, and performance measurement.
• Ability to work with a variety of community professionals and the public.
• Knowledge of child safety, permanency, and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of risk management strategies and theories in child safety programming.
• Ability to supervise staff in a manner that will stimulate growth and development.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Ability to develop and evaluate methods and procedures.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively and efficiently in a wide variety of computer programs and systems.
• Maintains positive working relationship with County Attorney, County Administration, Department Administrative team, and other county and community committees, State offices of the State of Minnesota for miscellaneous programs.
• Demonstrates adherence to and knowledge of HIPAA and Data Practices in work assignment.
• Follows County and Department Policies and Procedures.
• Always maintains automobile insurance and valid driver’s license.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

1. A master’s degree in social work from an accredited college/university with a supervised field placement providing case management and/or counseling services to individuals and families, in child welfare, and one year of experience as a supervisor in a county setting or
2. A master’s degree in social work from an accredited college/university with a supervised field placement providing case management and/or counseling services to individuals and families, particularly in child welfare, and one to three years as a case manager in a county setting or
3. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a major in social work with a supervised field placement providing case management services to individuals and families in child welfare, and one to three years of supervisory experience or
4. A master’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a major in psychology, sociology or closely related field, one to three years of successful supervisory experience in a human services setting.

Special Qualifications

None

Tools and Equipment Used

Computer, copier, phone, fax, automobile, other miscellaneous equipment relative to position.

Working Conditions

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This classification occasionally involves physical agility requirements such as: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions and manual dexterity.
• Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; and hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• The noise level can range from moderately quiet in the office to loud and noisy in the field.

Applicants for appointment to this position will be required to submit a formal application and may be subject to rating of education and experience, oral interview and/or reference check, background investigation, criminal history check, drug testing.  Job related tests may be required of any applicant.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee as is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.         

Salary : $43 - $56