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Family Worker jobs are open across home care agencies, nonprofit social services, and community health organizations, covering roles from direct support worker to family services coordinator and case aide, at every level from entry-level to senior. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Description
The Prevention Service area of Children and Family Services is seeking Senior Social Workers to join the new Under 13 (U13) team. This team will support children under age 13 and their families who are experiencing significant behavioral, developmental, or emotional challenges. In these roles, you will provide advanced case management while partnering with youth, caregivers, and community providers to help families access supports, build stability, and navigate services. The work focuses on early intervention, understanding each child’s unique strengths and needs, and coordinating with schools, healthcare providers, behavioral health services, law enforcement, and the County Attorney’s Office. Staff will receive specialized training to support the needs of youth and families. Because U13 is a new and growing team, schedules and workflows may evolve as the program develops.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
These positions are hybrid, with duties performed in homes, schools, hospitals, community settings, and county offices which will require travel throughout Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and require a flexible schedule, working some evenings and weekend hours. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About these position types:
These are full-time benefit earning positions.
These positions are internally classified as a Social Worker, Senior.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In these positions, you will:
- Manage a specialized caseload requiring intensive in-home intervention.
- Facilitate multiple visits with youth and family, up to 3 times a week.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
- Develop and monitor treatment and intervention plans.
- Support children and caregivers through counseling and skill-building.
- Coordinate school-based supports and safety strategies.
- Facilitate hospital and behavioral-health follow-up care.
- Collaborate with law enforcement and the County Attorney's Office (CAO).
- Be required for possible court appearances and preparation of court documentation.
- One of the following:
- Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field with course work emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles of social welfare.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and at least 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three years or more of full-time supervised experience as a social worker.
- Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
- A valid driver's license, daily access to reliable transportation, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit.
- Licensed or working towards licensure in any of the following:
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LSGW), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
- Experience:
- Meeting with clients face to face in their homes or out in the community.
- Working in juvenile justice, corrections, or law enforcement.
- Conducting advanced assessments.
- Providing cross-system collaboration. Effectively interacting with people from diverse backgrounds including efforts towards disparity reduction.
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- Knowledge of:
- Diversity of cultural and lifestyle experiences, beliefs and practices relating to spiritual, mental, and physical health, community, family structure and dynamics and disparities.
- County and community resources for mental health, substance use disorder, social services, and basic needs.
- Harm reduction principles.
- Trauma-informed care principles.
- Person-centered thinking.
- Social determinants of health. Social work best practices and ethics.
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- Ability to:
- Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.
- Work well independently and as a team.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal, organizational and computer skills.
About the department:
Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (log in as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis, a physical assessment, and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Kristin Checco
kristin.checco@hennepincounty.gov
Description
The Prevention Service area of Children and Family Services is seeking Senior Social Workers to join the new Under 13 (U13) team. This team will support children under age 13 and their families who are experiencing significant behavioral, developmental, or emotional challenges. In these roles, you will provide advanced case management while partnering with youth, caregivers, and community providers to help families access supports, build stability, and navigate services. The work focuses on early intervention, understanding each child’s unique strengths and needs, and coordinating with schools, healthcare providers, behavioral health services, law enforcement, and the County Attorney’s Office. Staff will receive specialized training to support the needs of youth and families. Because U13 is a new and growing team, schedules and workflows may evolve as the program develops.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
These positions are hybrid, with duties performed in homes, schools, hospitals, community settings, and county offices which will require travel throughout Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and require a flexible schedule, working some evenings and weekend hours. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About these position types:
These are full-time benefit earning positions.
These positions are internally classified as a Social Worker, Senior.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In these positions, you will:
- Manage a specialized caseload requiring intensive in-home intervention.
- Facilitate multiple visits with youth and family, up to 3 times a week.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
- Develop and monitor treatment and intervention plans.
- Support children and caregivers through counseling and skill-building.
- Coordinate school-based supports and safety strategies.
- Facilitate hospital and behavioral-health follow-up care.
- Collaborate with law enforcement and the County Attorney's Office (CAO).
- Be required for possible court appearances and preparation of court documentation.
- One of the following:
- Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field with course work emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles of social welfare.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and at least 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three years or more of full-time supervised experience as a social worker.
- Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
- A valid driver's license, daily access to reliable transportation, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit.
- Licensed or working towards licensure in any of the following:
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LSGW), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
- Experience:
- Meeting with clients face to face in their homes or out in the community.
- Working in juvenile justice, corrections, or law enforcement.
- Conducting advanced assessments.
- Providing cross-system collaboration. Effectively interacting with people from diverse backgrounds including efforts towards disparity reduction.
-
- Knowledge of:
- Diversity of cultural and lifestyle experiences, beliefs and practices relating to spiritual, mental, and physical health, community, family structure and dynamics and disparities.
- County and community resources for mental health, substance use disorder, social services, and basic needs.
- Harm reduction principles.
- Trauma-informed care principles.
- Person-centered thinking.
- Social determinants of health. Social work best practices and ethics.
-
- Ability to:
- Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.
- Work well independently and as a team.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal, organizational and computer skills.
About the department:
Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (log in as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis, a physical assessment, and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Kristin Checco
kristin.checco@hennepincounty.gov
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Who's Hiring
- Families First Counseling Services12
- Sutter Health11
- Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota7
- University of Kansas Medical Center4
- The Salvation Army3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in family worker jobs.
- High school diploma or associate degree in human services, social work, or a related field
- One to two years of experience working directly with children, families, or vulnerable adults
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification at time of hire
- Ability to maintain accurate case notes and documentation in client management systems
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license for home visits and community outreach
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources, referral processes, and mandatory reporting requirements
Tips for Your Family Worker Job Search
Tailor your resume for each setting
Home care agencies, schools, and nonprofits each weight different skills. Lead with client interaction and safety protocols for home-based roles, and shift to documentation and case coordination language when applying to community service or government-funded programs.
List every relevant certification clearly
Certifications like CPR, First Aid, CDA, and state-issued home health aide credentials often appear in screening criteria. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so recruiters and automated screening systems catch them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists family worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated results.
Search by funding type to find stable roles
Roles funded through Head Start, Title IV-E, or state Medicaid waiver programs tend to have more consistent hours and clearer advancement paths. Filter your search by agency type or program name to target these openings before applying broadly.
Prepare specific examples of family outcomes
Interviewers for family worker roles consistently ask for concrete situations where you helped a family navigate a crisis or connect to services. Prepare two or three brief stories using real outcomes, not general descriptions of your duties, before every interview.
Negotiate schedule flexibility upfront
Many family worker positions involve evening or weekend home visits that aren't always disclosed clearly in the posting. Confirm expected hours in your first interview so schedule conflicts don't surface after an offer, and ask about caseload size at the same time.
Family Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most family workers?
The companies hiring the most family workers right now include Families First Counseling Services, Sutter Health, and Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota, with the largest share of openings in California, Pennsylvania, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofit social service agencies and county government programs account for a large portion of active openings nationwide.
How many family worker jobs are remote?
About 49% of family worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. Administrative and case coordination positions are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while direct service and home visit roles are almost always in person.
How do you become a family worker?
Start by earning at least a high school diploma, though many employers prefer an associate or bachelor's degree in human services, social work, or early childhood education. Gain experience through volunteering with community organizations, shelters, or early intervention programs. Earn CPR and First Aid certification, then apply to entry-level direct support or family aide positions to build your casework experience.
Can you get a family worker job with little or no experience?
Yes, many entry-level family worker roles are specifically designed for candidates without formal experience, particularly at Head Start programs, community action agencies, and home visiting programs. Employers in these settings prioritize communication skills, reliability, and genuine commitment to families over prior job titles. Volunteering with youth programs or completing a human services certificate can help you stand out when you're just starting out.
What does the family worker interview process look like?
Most family worker interviews involve an initial screening call followed by one or two in-person or video interviews with a supervisor or hiring panel. Expect situational questions about how you have handled difficult family dynamics or connected clients to community resources. Some employers include a background check, motor vehicle record review, and reference checks as final steps before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to family worker jobs?
You can find and apply to family worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and availability.
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