Social Worker - Child Protection Specialist

McLeod County, MN

1 month ago

United States$25.78 to $38.67 per hourFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join McLeod County, MN as a Social Worker - Child Protection Specialist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

voluntary child protective service cases. Supplemental:

The 2025 salary range for this position is $25.78 to $38.67 per hour, depending on experience.

Relevant previous experience will be taken into consideration.

Our organization values pay equity, and hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Social Work or Human Services

related field plus one year of professional work experience required or;

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. Required Certifications/Licenses

Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain such license and proof of insurance. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $38.67/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join McLeod County, MN as a Social Worker - Child Protection Specialist.

Key Skills

Social WorkChild ProtectionCase ManagementCounselingLaw Enforcement CooperationChild Welfare LawsCourt TestimonyTreatment PlanningGroup SessionsPublic InformationProgram DesignDecision MakingStress ToleranceCommunicationTime ManagementCasework

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Child Protection Specialist at McLeod County, MN a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at McLeod County, MN is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $25.78 to $38.67 per hour.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $39 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Child Protection, Case Management, Counseling, Law Enforcement Cooperation, Child Welfare Laws, Court Testimony, Treatment Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The specialist provides intensive social work services focused on the protection, rehabilitation, and care of children, handling critical assignments in both voluntary and non-voluntary child protective service cases. Key duties involve interviewing clients, conducting home visits, providing ongoing...

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Paid holidays, Sick leave, Vacation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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