Anoka County Hiring for Department Director, Social Services at Anoka, MN  Full Time

Hiring range: $130,603 to $160,014 annually ($62.79 to $76.93 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 10/23/2023 in order to be considered.

The Anoka County Human Services mission is Working with people to improve lives. The department has an immediate opening for a Department Director in Social Services who will lead the Community Social Services and Behavioral Health department. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include providing leadership and direction to the overall operation of the department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and regulations. The Department Director is responsible for identifying and providing for the needs of people in the community who are mandated to receive and require assistance.

Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to those in need within the community and if your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today!

This is a full-time, exempt, hybridposition. Interviews will take place the week of October 30th, 2023 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $130,603 to $160,014 (($62.79 to $76.93 per hour).

• 2023 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 42. $130,603 to $189,404 ($62.79 to $91.06 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.

• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Department Director, Social Services.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs provided in Anoka County.

• Manage operations for social services programs. Ensure priorities, goals and outcomes are for each service area and maintain compliance with statutory mandates and grant obligations.

• Develop, administer, and coordinate department policies and procedures.

• Oversee the analysis of community needs and ensure program planning, budget and employee management, and policy development supports the implementation of comprehensive services for eligible participants.

• Review effectiveness of all social services programs including behavioral health services, family child care licensing, housing and homeless programs, disability and senior services, and adult and children services. Design and implement needed improvements.

• Facilitate and participate in various committees to ensure community involvement and service coordination. Establish and maintain relationships with community groups.

• Develop strategic plan and annual budget. Monitor expenditures and revenue. Establish financial procedures and criteria for expenditures.

• Research and present at the state and local level, advocating for the future programmatic needs of Anoka County.

• Provide ongoing training of managers, supervisors and employees to ensure that clients receive effective and appropriate services.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, nursing, social work, or closely related field

• Eight years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience including at least four years (2,080 annual hours) of leadership experience

• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

• Successfully pass driver’s license background check

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Master’s degree in human services, nursing, social work, or closely related field

• Ten years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience

• Experience leading teams and creating a positive work environment

• Experience working with federal and state funded social services programs.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees .

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

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Anoka County is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.