Social Services Manager - Chisago County

Chisago County is hiring a full time Social Services Manager (Family Services and Child Support Manager).

Performs difficult work providing overall support, direction and management for all of the Income Maintenance programs, Child Support services, managing program planning, service design and program implementation especially related to the Income Maintenance Programs and Child Support services, conducting research on agency needs, changes in legislation and opportunities to improve efficiency, customer services and analysis of State and Federal Performance Measures, facilitating strategic planning for projects, yearly budget analysis and implementation of new programs, technology changes and staffing, facilitating meetings with supervisors, partners, and advisory committees at both the state and local levels, supervising assigned personnel, serving as Department Director when needed in absence of the Health and Human Services Department Director, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Health and Human Services Director.
Supervision is exercised over all division personnel.

Minnesota Merit System Classification Summary: Under general supervision administers and monitors the social services/human services or income maintenance programs for the county involving the development, interpretation and assessment of a wide range of social service program policies and procedures; supervises and directs other unit supervisors or staff within a broad array of complex and interrelated social service programs; assumes responsibility for the maintenance of standards and for the coordination of the section's operations toward the agency's total  goals and objectives; and performs related work as assigned.

Chisago County Mission Statement:
Intentionally honoring history, building community and welcoming future.

Vision Statement: 
Chisago County is the place to grow and develop for all generations.

Chisago County MN is a robust area to live, work, and play with small town ideals, natural beauty, and rich heritage that shapes the culture less than an hour from the Twin Cities.  It is a unique destination offering opportunities for tourism, shopping local, and outdoor activities.

Chisago County benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, PERA, optional Deferred Compensation plans, vacation accrual, sick accrual, holiday pay, and Monday-Friday work week.

Minnesota Merit Examples of Duties
• Supervises department staff in varied and diverse programs
• Responsible for section's budget and cost containment involving a variety of budget sources.
• Assures all statutes, rules and regulations of assigned social service programs are effectively and professionally administered.
• Interprets a variety of state and agency policies and evaluates the impact of all policies on the provision of services within the assigned programs.
• Selects qualified personnel, taking Affirmative Action Plan goals into account.
• Evaluates staff performance and recommends appropriate action
• Recommends, reviews, evaluates and adjusts the operational procedures and policies used to implement a wide variety of federal, state and county rules and regulations
• Identifies staff training needs and assists in the development of training programs to meet the needs of the staff.
• As directed, arranges and attends meetings with community organizations, providers of social services and other agencies to coordinate the provision of social services to the community.
• As requested, presents issues and information to the board members.
• Fosters effective community-agency relations.


MN Merit Minimum Qualifications:
A master's degree from an accredited college in social work, behavioral sciences, human services administration or closely related field and one year of  supervisory experience in a public or private welfare/human service agency (i.e., as an income maintenance supervisor, social services supervisor, or equivalent);

OR

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and three years of supervisory experience in a public or private social services/human services agency (i.e., as an income maintenance supervisor, social services supervisor, or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications:
• A master's degree from an accredited college in social work, behavioral sciences, human services administration, public administration or closely related field and one year of managerial or second level supervisory experience in a public or private social services/human service agency; or three years of supervisory experience as a social services supervisor or equivalent in a human service agency.
OR
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and three years of managerial or second level supervisory experience in a public or private social services/human services agency; or five years of experience as a social services supervisor or equivalent in a human services agency.

The screening process will consist of an evaluation and rating of education and experience based on the information you provide in your application. Please provide your complete relevant work history including dates of employment, positions held, responsibilities/duties performed and education. Please be thorough in listing this information as this will be used to determine your score.  

Once your application has been submitted changes cannot be made.  If you have a change in location availability or your contact information changes, please email [email protected] with the new information and include your applicant ID.

TO APPLY:
Note: This is a two step application process

1. Submit an application to Minnesota Merit System by clicking on the following link 115-OC (Social Services Manager).
 
AND

2. Apply online at www.chisagocountymn.gov/316/Job-Opportunities by the 08/17/26 deadline.