Social Worker
Listed compensation
$72k-$94k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $71,968.00 - $93,912.00 Salary/year
Position Summary
Under direction, performs responsible work on cases involving complex client needs; develops, implements, and monitors case plans and performs related work as assigned.
Duties
This position provides case management duties with a primary focus of working with those who have developmental disabilities and receive county, state, or federally funded services.
The case manager creates, implements, and monitors detailed service plans to manage goals, services, and resources specific to each client. Provides education to individuals, family members, and community partners regarding programs and services available; refers clients to a variety of support services.
Maintains detailed documentation of participation in case records, ongoing case narrative, adheres to program deadlines.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Valid Minnesota Driver's License AND A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology, or closely related field; OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.
Key Responsibilities
The social worker performs case management for individuals with developmental disabilities by developing and monitoring detailed service plans. They also provide education to clients and families while maintaining accurate case records and documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree in any field with one year of relevant experience. A valid Minnesota driver's license is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k 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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