Community Living Services Supervisor - Dakota County, MN : Job Details

Salary : $88,458.00 - $138,216.00 Annually Location : West St. Paul, MN Job Type: Full-Time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 32060.25.001 Department: Social Services Opening Date: 02/24/2025 Closing Date: 3/10/2025 4:30 PM Central General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive HOURS: Full Time DEPARTMENT: Social Services PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $88,458 - $99,516/annually (110 Salary Grade) FULL SALARY RANGE: $88,458 - $138,216/annually LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-person at Northern Service Center, West St. Paul UNION: HSSA CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 3/10/2025 Come join us at Dakota County and Be more . Dakota County employs over 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions makes Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work County government does is unique. Dakota County offers important careers - the kind of careers that make a difference in people's lives. Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves. The Social Services - Community Living Services Supervisor assists with assessment, modification, development, and coordination of programs to ensure access to eligibility determination and proper delivery into program. This position leads or participates in related work efforts within and external to the County. The Community Living Services (CLS) Supervisor position is primarily responsible for the supervision of a combined team of Disability Waiver Case Managers and Contracted Case Management Coordinators. Minimum QualificationsNEED TO HAVE Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field AND four years professional work in a Social Services or Public Health agency OR Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field AND four years professional nursing, or related experience, in provision of public health services to individuals and families at the community level Required license(s): • Valid driver's license • Licensure and registration, if applicable, as Registered Nurse & Public Health Nurse in Minnesota NICE TO HAVE • Master's degree in a Social Work, Public Health, Nursing or related field may substitute for two years of experience. • Previous supervisory experience is highly desirable. • Meeting requirements for Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) • Professional work experience with people experiencing mental, physical, medical, intellectual or developmental disabilities. • Experience with MnCHOICES eligibility. *Pursuant to Dakota County Policy, this position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Safety-sensitive position means a position, including any supervisory or management position, in which impairment caused by drug, alcohol, or cannabis use would threaten the health and safety of any person as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 181.950, subdivision 13. Duties & Responsibilities These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions. 1. Hire and supervise the activities of professional and paraprofessional staff in assigned program areas. 2. Consult, coach, and mentor staff in the performance of assigned duties. 3. Provide clinical supervision and ensure cases are complying with best practice and legal mandates. 4. Develop, revise, implement, and provide oversight to policies and procedures, laws, rules and regulations and ensure cases are complying with best practice and legal mandates. 5. Develop, implement, and supervise innovative and effective programs. 6. Collaborate with State human services and health agencies, medical and health systems/personnel, other community & County agencies to coordinate service delivery. 7. Evaluate and assess program budget needs, determine and collect data needed, and prioritize requests. 8. Generate program and activity reports, statistics, and program evaluations as needed. 9. Assist in development of contracted services/rates and monitor. 10. Inform, present, and promote agency programs and services with various community groups, agencies, or community organizations. 11. Attend, conduct, and participate in unit, department, management, and team meetings. 12. Address problems and complaints and take action to resolve. 13. Assist Deputy Director to establish and actuate program philosophy, goals, and objectives. 14. Participate in emergency preparedness trainings, exercises, and responses. 15. Demonstrates a commitment to support cultural diversity County wide, actively supports the County's diversity initiatives, and works to address the needs of diverse and underrepresented communities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1-15. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of home/community based clinical work and integration of appropriate formal/informal resources. • Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to home/community based programs. • Knowledge of governmental organization, functions, policies, and procedures. • Knowledge of indicators of mental/chemical health, neglect/abuse, and human development. • Knowledge of computer software and information systems. • Ability to hire, supervise, train, and evaluate staff, including the ability to build/support a competent/effective work team • Ability to work cross-culturally, engaging staff and community partners to support inclusion, diversity, and equity. • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Ability to problem solve and respond to crisis situations. • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and to work effectively independently and with others. • Ability to promote and support agency staff in the performance of their job functions • Ability to understand and integrate outcomes-based accountability. • Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for the diversity of customers, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with a disability or whose first language may be other than English. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed remotely, in-person at the County office building and intermittently in clients' homes or community settings. Travel is required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids may occur. During visits to clients' homes there may be exposures to: hazardous physical conditions such as environmental conditions within unsanitary homes and property, unsafe neighborhoods, challenging and potentially violent and unpredictable clients, and family members, pets, and animals. Some positions may be exposed to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, cell phone, calculator, audio/visual equipment, and copy and fax machines. SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves, and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves. Dakota County Employee Relations www.co.dakota.mn.us Main Number 651.###.#### (contact 8 a.m - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday) Fax 651.###.#### Visit our Benefits site for more information. 01 *******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years. 02 Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position. 03 Check all that apply

• I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, Public Health or related field
• I have four or more years of professional level work experience in a Social Services or Public Health agency
• I have four or more years of professional nursing or related work experience in provision of public health services to individuals and families at the community level.
• I have a Master's degree in a Social Work, Public Health, Nursing or related field
• I have a valid Driver's License
• I have licensure and registration as a Registered Nurse & Public Health Nurse in Minnesota
• I have previous supervisory experience
• I meet the Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) requirements
• I have professional level work experience with people experiencing mental, physical, medical, intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• None of the above

04 Please select the highest level of education COMPLETED/Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment.)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
• Professional/Technical Certificate equivalent to 1 year of full-time post-secondary education
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

05 If you have a Bachelor's degree please note Major. If you have no degree, indicate NONE . 06 If you have a Master's degree please note Major. If you have no degree, indicate NONE . 07 How many years of work experience do you have in professional nursing or related work experience in provision of public health services to individuals and families at the community level?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 4 + years
• None

08 Please describe your professional nursing or related work experience in provision of public health services to individuals and families at the community level experience. If you have no experience, indicate NONE . 09 How many years of professional level work experience do you have in a social services or public health agency?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 4 + years
• None

10 Please describe your experience working in a social services or public health agency. If you have no experience, indicate NONE . 11 How many years of professional level experience do you have working with individuals with disabilities in community settings?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years
• None

12 Describe your professional level experience working with individuals with disabilities in community settings. If you have no experience, indicate NONE . 13 How many years of experience do you have supervising professional level staff?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years
• None

14 Describe your professional level staff supervision experience. If you have no experience, indicate NONE . 15 How many years of experience do you have managing home/community-based programs (e.g. manage waiver aggregate funds, state programs, MnCHOICES eligibility, etc.)?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years
• None

16 Describe your experience managing home/community-based programs (e.g. manage waiver aggregate funds, state programs, MnCHOICES eligibility, etc.). If you have no experience, indicate NONE . 17 How many years of experience do you have monitoring budgets and/or contracts?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years
• None

18 Describe your experience monitoring budgets and/or contracts. If you have no experience, indicate NONE . 19 How many years of experience do you have working in governmental agencies?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 or more years
• None

20 Describe your experience working in governmental agencies. If you have no experience, indicate NONE . 21 How many years of experience do you have working or volunteering with underrepresented communities (people of color, lower social-economic levels, etc.)? Include positions where the individuals you worked with were at least 20% from these populations.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

22 Describe your working or volunteering experience with underrepresented communities (people of color, lower social-economic levels, etc.). Include positions where the individuals you worked with were at least 20% from these populations. 23 Describe your experience cultivating and supporting diverse work teams that promote inclusion, diversity and equity. 24 Describe your experience working or developing a team for a key project. 25 If selected for this position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary? 26 Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.

• Facebook
• Friend, Family or Colleague
• InDeed
• Job Fair or Dakota County Event
• Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
• JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
• League of Minnesota Cities
• LinkedIn
• Minneapolis Diversity.com
• Minnesota Diversity.com
• Minnesota Works Website
• Minnesota Jobs Network.com
• Minnesota Association of Counties
• Monster
• Professional Association Website
• Referred by a Dakota County Employee
• St Paul Diversity.com
• College Website, Instructor, Career Services
• Dakota County Website
• Other

27 If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County. Required Question