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Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Minneapolis, Minnesota · Hybrid

Social Worker (LSW) - Minnesota Aging Pathways Resource Coordinator

Social Worker 9.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54K–$64K /yr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, a nonprofit in Minneapolis, is seeking to hire a full-time, 40-hour-a-week Minnesota Aging Pathways Resource Coordinator. Do you enjoy working with older adults? Are you looking for a position where you have a direct, positive impact on others? Would you like to join an organization that values every employee and their contributions? If so, please read on!

  • Why work for us? We have -
  • Competitive salary starting salary of $53,680-$64,480/year, depending on qualifications
  • Amazing time off benefits - 26 days of paid time off (PTO) for full-time, plus 10 holidays
  • Retirement benefits - with a 5% salary match

On-site Gym Access

An inclusive, welcoming, and positive environment where collaboration, learning and having fun at work is the norm

A comprehensive and competitive benefits package with medical, dental, life and disability plans for full-time employees

A highly engaged and professional staff with leaders who listen, care and are supportive

A reputation for being innovators and thought leaders with a commitment and a track record of improving the lives of all older adults

Additionally, professional license renewals, social work supervision, and continuing education units (CEUs) are provided. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today.

A Day in the Life of a Resource Specialist

In this position, the Resource Coordinator provides person‑centered support to older adults and caregivers by completing in‑person and phone assessments, offering options counseling on long‑term care services, benefits, housing, and financial resources, and assisting individuals and families with care planning and transitions following hospital, rehabilitation, or nursing facility stays. The role involves coordinating services and referrals with healthcare providers and community agencies, advocating for clients to ensure access to appropriate supports, and managing an ongoing caseload with accurate documentation of assessments, plans, and services to promote successful community living.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services-related field, such as social work, nursing, public administration or gerontology and one-year of professional or internship experience working with older adults; OR

Two-year certificate or degree in a human services-related field or a community health certificate with three-years of experience working with older adults; OR

Five-years of relevant professional experience in care coordination and case management at a nursing facility, assisted living, hospital, home care or lead agency; AND

Knowledge of aging services, community resources, and long-term supports

Work Schedule for Resource Coordinator

This position works Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with two in-office days per week and the remaining time spent working from home or in the community.

When working offsite, employees must meet specific internet criteria, including demonstrated high-speed connectivity and the ability to meet privacy and security standards with secure (password-protected) internet and demonstrate successful performance.

About Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging

Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, a nonprofit organization, advocates for older adults. We provide community organizations with funding, and older adults with information and connections to access the best resources to help them age well.

By partnering with community and healthcare organizations, we strive to build age- and dementia-friendly networks that make daily life easier for older adults. We are committed to reducing care disparities in communities and ensuring every person has access to the services they need. We are innovators in the aging field

Are You Ready to Join Our Organization?

If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Key Responsibilities

The Resource Coordinator provides person-centered support to older adults by conducting assessments and offering options counseling on long-term care, housing, and financial resources. They also coordinate services with healthcare providers and manage an ongoing caseload to ensure successful community living.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a human services-related field with at least one year of experience working with older adults, or equivalent combinations of education and experience. Knowledge of aging services, community resources, and long-term supports is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

AssessmentAdvocacyResource referral

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (LSW) - Minnesota Aging Pathways Resource Coordinator at Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,359 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 32% have no call, 50% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Includes call
  • Remote
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About Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging

Non-profit Organization Management
Minneapolis, Minnesota
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

26 days PTO
10 holidays
Retirement with 5% match
On-site gym
Medical, dental, life, disability
Professional license renewals
Social work supervision
Continuing education units