Social Worker Senior - Admissions Coordinator / Social Worker Senior / Full-time, Day Shift

Working Title: Social Worker / Admissions Coordinator

Job Class: Social Worker Senior

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 97753

• Location : Fergus Falls

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/17/2026

• Closing Date : 11/02/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Fergus Falls-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Fergus Fall Veterans Home / Social Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $30.76 - $45.26 / hourly; $64,226 - $94,502 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls!

Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off and more!

This posting will be used to fill one (1) Full-time, rotating shift position. Day shifts: Day shift is: 8:00am-4:30pm. The work schedule will include at least 80 hours per two-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. This position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

The purpose of the position is to provide social work services for the applicants and residents of the Minnesota Veterans Home, to provide assessment and input to determine proper placement of applicants requesting admission, to provide clinical support and analysis to assure residents needs are addressed, and to carry out planning and implementation of social service programs for residents of the Home. This position will also work effectively with the Home Administrator to ensure the delivery of all social services meets regulatory requirements and agency standards.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure in Minnesota as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or ability to obtain licensure by date of hire.

• One year of Social Work experience

• Skills in completing social work assessments sufficient to evaluate clients’ social service needs.

• Human relations skills sufficient to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, residents, resident representatives, and community groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating placements in senior housing or long-term care services.

• Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing care facility.

• Experience working with Veterans.

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to skilled nursing facilities.

• Experience in electronic charting systems such as PointClickCare.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.

• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.