Families First Social Worker / Children's Mental Health Case Manager
Listed compensation
$56k-$63k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Division/Department: Human Services/Social Services
Location
Min No Aya Win Human Services Center & Center for American Indian Resources - Onsite Reports To: Lead Indian Child Welfare Social Worker Probationary Period: 90 days – Full time, 120 days – Part time FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried) Classification: Child-Related CA Driver’s License: Level 3- Driver's License Required.
Rate of Pay: $56,063.84 to $63,071.82 annual salary
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang (Where the water stops), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workforce that employs Fond du Lac Band members, native peoples, and those from our surrounding communities.
As one of Carlton County's largest employers, the Fond du Lac Band is dedicated to elevating the community through a broad spectrum of programs and enterprises including our gaming facilities, tribal government, health services, and education that promotes our language, culture, and the preservation of our natural resources.
The Fond du Lac Band is an employer that cultivates the growth of our employees and our programs; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home. Our hiring practices follow tribal employment rights outlined in Fond du Lac Ordinance #12/94 (TERO).
Join the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in our mission to preserve and promote our community while contributing to its vibrant future.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves accepting referrals and assessing the needs of Indian families within the Fond du Lac service area who have children at risk of removal or during reunification processes. A key duty is contacting the family within 24 hours of receiving the referral from the assigned Intake Worker.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related social science field, along with a minimum of two years of supervised casework experience, though a Master's degree is preferred. Required qualifications include a valid Class D Driver's license, experience in child protection and/or family intervention, and proficiency with computer applications like word processing and databases.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k 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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