Social Worker- Child Protection Case Management
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join County of Goodhue as a Child Protection Case Management Social Worker in Goodhue County, MN.
Key Responsibilities
- Works with families on an ongoing basis to address risk factors and increase safety.
- Collaborates as part of a multi
- disciplinary team with law enforcement, the county attorney’s office, Guardian ad Litem’s office, and other community agencies.
- Engages families and supports to collect information about families, assess the safety and well
Requirements
- Or A Master’s Degree in social work or related field may substitute for up to one year of required Social Worker experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Required Social Work experience must have occurred after receipt of Bachelor's Degree.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $73.9K - $114.5K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with County of Goodhue in Goodhue County, MN.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker- Child Protection Case Management at County of Goodhue 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 social worker 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 — Social Worker Career Context
This Social Work position at County of Goodhue is open to social worker candidates.
Compensation Analysis
County of Goodhue lists compensation for this social worker position at $74k to $115k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
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 ($74k–$115k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Child Protection, Risk Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Court Testimony, Documentation, Inter-agency Collaboration, Family Engagement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves working with families to address risk factors, increase safety, and develop plans to ensure the well-being of children. Responsibilities include collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, managing foster home placements, and providing written reports and testimony for court.
Benefits package: Competitive pay, Generous benefit offering. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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