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Working Title: Social Work Licensing Coordinator

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: Social Work Board

+ **Job ID** : 85811

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes/hybrid

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 04/25/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/06/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Social Work Board / Social Work Board-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Board of Social Work

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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.

The Board of Social Work ensures residents of Minnesota receive quality social work services by establishing and enforcing professional standards. The Board keeps Minnesotans safe by: 1) licensing qualified social workers; 2) investigating and resolving complaints when services do not meet standards, and 3) providing outreach and education.

This position is within the Board's Licensure Unit and serves as the subject matter expert and point of contact for Board staff, applicants, licensees, and the public on questions relating to social work practice regulations. This position is responsible for:

1. Performing jurisdictional and regulatory analysis of the Social Work Practice Act, (MS 148E and MS 148D) and other applicable statutes to determine compliance with scope of practice and licensing requirements; compliance with and approval of LGSW supervised practice requirements and documentation; and compliance with and approval of clinical academic requirements for LICSW applicants

2. Providing professional education and outreach to diverse stakeholder groups

3. Providing social work subject matter expertise to the board and board staff

4. Providing consultation to the compliance unit as needed

5. Responding to inquiries from external and internal customers

6. Creating professional written correspondence and reports

7. Assisting the Assistant Director and Executive Director in analyzing and interpreting statutes and rules and developing and implementing Board policies and procedures as needed.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance will be required for team members or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) for details.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Two years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgement and relying on knowledge in the area of social work. A bachelor's degree in social work, public administration, government, law, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of experience.

+ Analytical skills and the ability to understand, make discretionary decisions and communicate complex statutory, legal and policy requirements and procedures.

+ Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas persuasively.

+ Customer service skills to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone, and through e-mail and other written correspondence and communicate and elicit information with tact and diplomacy.

+ Organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities.

+ Computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master's degree in social work from a CSWE accredited educational program and post-degree, professional social work practice experience.

+ Current Minnesota LGSW, LISW or LICSW social work license.

+ Ability to quickly learn and apply social work statutes and rules.

+ Experience in public speaking to diverse groups.

Physical Requirements

+ Ability to occasionally travel on board's business.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Successful candidate will be required to pass pre-employment reference checks.

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.