Government OPT Jobs in Minnesota
Government F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Minnesota span federal agencies, state departments, and public universities across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester. Employers including the State of Minnesota, Hennepin County, and the University of Minnesota have filed for OPT workers in policy, research, engineering, and public health roles. Minnesota's strong public-sector workforce creates consistent demand for international talent.
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Under general supervision of the Human Services Supervisor – Behavioral Health, this position provides Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management (TCM) services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness, including individuals under court commitment for mental illness or chemical dependency. The Social Worker – Behavioral Health Case Manager supports the mission of Blue Earth County Human Services by connecting individuals to services that promote stability, recovery, and community participation.
Responsibilities include assessing client needs, developing person-centered service plans, coordinating and monitoring services, facilitating access to community resources, providing crisis support, and ensuring compliance with court-ordered services. This position also participates in discharge planning, monitors court commitments, and engages in ongoing professional development.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management Services in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and Department of Human Services guidelines. Meets with clients to assess strengths, service needs, and needed community supports. Develops person-centered case plan and goals. Coordinates and monitors the provision of services between clients and service providers to ensure services are being provided, utilized, and effectively meet the needs of clients. Provides case management services including assessment, planning, referral/linkage to community-based services and monitoring/service coordination. Opens, maintains, and closes case files. Case management services may include helping the client obtain needed mental health services, social services, educational services, health services, vocational services, recreational services, and related services in areas such as housing services, advocacy, transportation, and legal services. Travels to appointments within and outside of Blue Earth County as required.
- Develops and updates Functional Assessments (FA), Individual Community Support Plans (ICSP), and General Service Plans in collaboration with clients, families, providers, and other stakeholders. Ensures plans reflect client needs and comply with program requirements.
- Maintains accurate, timely documentation of client contacts, services, and activities. Completes required reports, data privacy forms, and releases of information. Assists with scheduling diagnostic assessments and tracking billable and non-billable activities.
- Monitors court commitments and compliance with mental health and/or chemical health services and treatments ordered by the Court. Writes reports to the court as mandated by statute.
- Participates in discharge planning by coordinating with clients and facility staff to identify support needs, develop discharge goals/plans, and facilitate referrals and appointments.
- Provides crisis assistance by identifying and accessing additional support services during times of mental health crisis.
- Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
- Engages positively with both internal and external customers. Communicates and interacts effectively and respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, representatives from other organizations, and the public.
- Performs the physical and mental demands of the position.
- Attends work during regularly scheduled hours.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs intake duties as assigned by obtaining information from clients to determine service needs. Assists clients to obtain information about local resources and provides referrals as needed.
- Assists with completing pre-petition screening for court commitment as needed.
- Participates in professional staff development. Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency. Attends and participates in professional organizations. Associates with employees and departments from other counties and states for collaboration.
- Performs other related functions as apparent or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university; and
- 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to adults with mental illness; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management Services in a county human services agency.
- Proficient in understanding and speaking languages other than English, such as Spanish, Somali, Chinese, Sudanese, and Arabic, among others.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must successfully pass a background check.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to drive in the State of Minnesota, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel to client homes and community locations as required.
- Must comply with all federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
- Must adhere to data practices policies and standards regarding non-public data. Access to non-public data must be limited to what is necessary to perform job duties. Employees must take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access and ensure secure storage of data in accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.
HOURS OF WORK
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position allows for flexible hours and may require some evening and weekend hours. This position may require limited participation in an on-call rotation, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays to respond to urgent needs.
DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision of the Human Services Supervisor – Behavioral Health, this position provides Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management (TCM) services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness, including individuals under court commitment for mental illness or chemical dependency. The Social Worker – Behavioral Health Case Manager supports the mission of Blue Earth County Human Services by connecting individuals to services that promote stability, recovery, and community participation.
Responsibilities include assessing client needs, developing person-centered service plans, coordinating and monitoring services, facilitating access to community resources, providing crisis support, and ensuring compliance with court-ordered services. This position also participates in discharge planning, monitors court commitments, and engages in ongoing professional development.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management Services in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and Department of Human Services guidelines. Meets with clients to assess strengths, service needs, and needed community supports. Develops person-centered case plan and goals. Coordinates and monitors the provision of services between clients and service providers to ensure services are being provided, utilized, and effectively meet the needs of clients. Provides case management services including assessment, planning, referral/linkage to community-based services and monitoring/service coordination. Opens, maintains, and closes case files. Case management services may include helping the client obtain needed mental health services, social services, educational services, health services, vocational services, recreational services, and related services in areas such as housing services, advocacy, transportation, and legal services. Travels to appointments within and outside of Blue Earth County as required.
- Develops and updates Functional Assessments (FA), Individual Community Support Plans (ICSP), and General Service Plans in collaboration with clients, families, providers, and other stakeholders. Ensures plans reflect client needs and comply with program requirements.
- Maintains accurate, timely documentation of client contacts, services, and activities. Completes required reports, data privacy forms, and releases of information. Assists with scheduling diagnostic assessments and tracking billable and non-billable activities.
- Monitors court commitments and compliance with mental health and/or chemical health services and treatments ordered by the Court. Writes reports to the court as mandated by statute.
- Participates in discharge planning by coordinating with clients and facility staff to identify support needs, develop discharge goals/plans, and facilitate referrals and appointments.
- Provides crisis assistance by identifying and accessing additional support services during times of mental health crisis.
- Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
- Engages positively with both internal and external customers. Communicates and interacts effectively and respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, representatives from other organizations, and the public.
- Performs the physical and mental demands of the position.
- Attends work during regularly scheduled hours.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs intake duties as assigned by obtaining information from clients to determine service needs. Assists clients to obtain information about local resources and provides referrals as needed.
- Assists with completing pre-petition screening for court commitment as needed.
- Participates in professional staff development. Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency. Attends and participates in professional organizations. Associates with employees and departments from other counties and states for collaboration.
- Performs other related functions as apparent or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university; and
- 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to adults with mental illness; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management Services in a county human services agency.
- Proficient in understanding and speaking languages other than English, such as Spanish, Somali, Chinese, Sudanese, and Arabic, among others.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must successfully pass a background check.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to drive in the State of Minnesota, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel to client homes and community locations as required.
- Must comply with all federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
- Must adhere to data practices policies and standards regarding non-public data. Access to non-public data must be limited to what is necessary to perform job duties. Employees must take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access and ensure secure storage of data in accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.
HOURS OF WORK
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position allows for flexible hours and may require some evening and weekend hours. This position may require limited participation in an on-call rotation, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays to respond to urgent needs.
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Search Government Jobs in MinnesotaGovernment OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which government employers in Minnesota sponsor F-1 OPT workers?
Government employers with documented OPT hiring in Minnesota include the State of Minnesota executive agencies, Hennepin and Ramsey county governments, the University of Minnesota system, and federal offices housed in the Twin Cities such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station. Public health agencies and metropolitan transit authorities have also filed for OPT workers in technical and analytical roles.
Which Minnesota cities have the most government F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Minneapolis and St. Paul together account for the largest share of government OPT positions in Minnesota, driven by state agency headquarters, federal field offices, and major research universities. Rochester sees demand through Mayo Clinic's affiliated public health partnerships and state health department offices. Duluth hosts federal natural-resource agencies tied to Great Lakes oversight, creating smaller but consistent openings for environmental science and policy OPT roles.
What types of government roles in Minnesota typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Government roles that most commonly qualify for OPT sponsorship in Minnesota include public health analyst, environmental scientist, data analyst, transportation engineer, urban planner, and policy research associate positions. These roles generally require a bachelor's or advanced degree in a directly related field, satisfying the specialty-occupation standard that underlies most OPT authorization. STEM-designated roles in engineering, computer science, and public health may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
How do I find government F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate filters government sector listings by visa type, letting you search specifically for Minnesota employers with F-1 OPT filing history rather than applying broadly and guessing at sponsorship willingness. Because government agencies vary widely in whether they sponsor international workers, filtering by documented OPT activity saves significant time. Search by location and role type on Migrate Mate to surface state agencies, county offices, and federal field offices actively hiring OPT candidates in Minnesota.
Are there any Minnesota-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in government roles?
Minnesota government positions often require background checks and security clearances, which can affect OPT eligibility timelines since clearance adjudication may extend beyond a standard OPT authorization period. Some state roles are explicitly limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents under Minnesota statute, particularly in law enforcement and certain regulatory functions. International applicants should confirm work-authorization eligibility in a specific posting before applying, and should verify that their OPT end date aligns with the anticipated start date and any probationary period.