Social Worker I

Catholic Charities Twin Cities

Social Worker I at Catholic Charities providing case management and assessments for diverse clients. Ensuring support for older adults and individuals with disabilities in their own homes.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $56,000 - $63,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides initial and annual assessments, education, and case management services to a complex, often long-term group of assigned clients, which includes in-home visits
Prepares, evaluates, and maintains a service plan to meet the needs of the client including both Catholic Charities programs and other available community resources
Supports and advocates on behalf of clients in the procurement of services and benefits entitlement, assisting with required paperwork as necessary
Consults, cooperates, and educates community systems to facilitate linkage, referral, crisis management and follow up, focusing on attaining goals
Maintains complete case documentation and records, as required by Catholic Charities, the funders, or licensure/regulatory bodies
Coordinates with the supervisor on all aspects of client care and seeks appropriate guidance and feedback from other team members
Utilizes behavior management, trauma-informed, person-centered, and solution-focused techniques to facilitate personal growth and minimize crisis
May facilitate group or individual meetings to provide education, teach critical skills, and/or provide support for program participants
Mentors other individuals within program
May transport clients dependent on program guidelines and needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Social Work licensure approved by the State of Minnesota required (e.g. LSW, LGSW)
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field preferred
Or a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field and at least one (1) year of experience as a social worker/case manager/care coordinator in a public or private social services agency
Pass DHS background check and meet their requirements for the provision of case management by meeting the social work standards under the MN Merit System
Ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness required
Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of current insurance coverage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Join a mission-driven organization
supportive team dedicated to creating opportunity
mentoring and opportunities for professional growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

AssessmentService PlanningCrisis ManagementDocumentationBehavior Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringCollaborationEducationSupport

Certifications

Social Work Licensure (LSW, LGSW)