Case Worker/Social Worker - Adult Protective Services

Join Us as a Case Worker/Social Worker – Adult Protective Services

Are you passionate about protecting vulnerable adults and making a lasting difference in your community? Dunn County is hiring a Full-Time Case Worker/Social Worker to join our Adult Protective Services (APS) team—a role that also collaborates closely with our Behavioral Health Crisis team.

In this role, you will:

• Respond to reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of at-risk adults

• Conduct thorough investigations and coordinate care with providers and agencies

• Provide trauma-informed, person-centered support during moments of crisis

• Develop and implement service plans that prioritize safety and dignity

• Collaborate cross-functionally with APS and Crisis team colleagues

• Communicate effectively with clients, families, courts, and community partners

• Maintain accurate documentation and meet statutory timelines

This position is a strong fit if you:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field

• Have at least one year of human services or social work experience

• Are grounded in ethical service delivery and professional standards

• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven, and mission-focused environment

• Are comfortable navigating emotionally complex situations with compassion and clarity

Recruitment Timeline

• Applications Close: Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 p.m.

• Anticipated Interviews: Thursday, June 26th

Pay is dependent upon qualifications. The salary range for those meeting Case Worker requirements is $27.78 to $36.42 per hour, with anticipated starting pay between $27.23 and $29.32. The salary range for those meeting Social Worker requirements is $61,693 to $80,954 annually, with anticipated starting pay between $61,693 and $65,146 annually.

Primary Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position.  Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides assistance over the phone or in person to the public during all business hours. This assistance may be answering questions about the community and/or county programs, assistance in accessing supports to meet basic needs, addressing concerns and frustrations with service delivery and processes, providing linkage to resources and services, and facilitation and support through emotional and traumatic situations.

• Receives phone, in-person or electronic reports, referrals and requests for services and resources.  
• Makes consumer referrals; maintains contact with other agencies/organizations; coordinates services with a variety of providers and family members.
• Completes accurate and timely record keeping including case notes, assessments, treatment plans, crisis plans, court recommendations, and billing activities.  
• Attends staff training and other meetings as required.
• Completes responsibilities within statutory or administrative rule timelines and meets any monthly productivity documentation or billing goals.