Close Date:

October 2, 2026 Position will stay open until filled. Submit cover letter and resume with online application. Job Description The first level of the Human Services Program Delivery Services is responsible for performing professional and/or program management duties for significant community programs, support areas or service offerings with significant impact on County operations. Incumbents have appreciable latitude for determining the appropriate actions, decisions, or processes to use due to their professional knowledge and experience. Responsibilities may include drafting internal procedures for assigned programs; planning programs; evaluating the impact of changes in regulation on programs; assisting with program budget; investigating reports of maltreatment of a family member; family safety network planning, safety planning with individuals, completing mental health assessments and reporting the results; assisting clients in determining level of support required; and providing support to clients with mental illnesses to live independently. Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Human services professionals are mandated reporters, and this responsibility permeates throughout all job duties. They must assess for, plan for, and monitor health, safety, and well-being, especially among vulnerable adults, youth, and children. Plans and implements community programs, to include implementing program procedures; monitoring regulations to assess impact on programs; developing program budgets, to include researching funding sources; determining program eligibility; and ensuring compliance with program requirements and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Performs case management duties, to include investigating reports of maltreatment, conducting home visits, completing assessments, scoring, and reporting assessment results, assisting clients with determining the level of support required, developing, and implementing support and crisis intervention plans, coordinating, and providing referral services, and monitoring client progress. Enters, updates, researches, compiles, reviews, and analyzes information to prepare and maintain reports, plans, applications, records, and other documentation; ensures informational accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Coordinates with community groups and other internal and external staff, departments, and/or agencies, and attends meetings, to conduct trainings and provide education, coordinate program services and operations, provide consultation, testify in court, respond to complaints, resolve conflicts, and/or facilitate related departmental operations. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Positions assigned to Community Resource Center Coordinator may be responsible for: Plans, implements and evaluates all grant responsibilities related to implementing Community Resource Centers (CRCs). Organizes and conducts meetings with grant partners and community-stakeholders; develops work plan based on identified grant objectives and with input from community-partners Problems-solves with community members, grant partners, and/or staff any concerns or questions regarding grant direction and implementation. Consults and collaborates with a wide array of organizations, committees, internal and external groups, and residents/individuals with lived-experience to develop linkages, identify needs, problem-solve, and implement solutions to improve outcomes for children and families. Develops person-centered individual/family well-being plans and goals with families; measures, and documents progress. Interviews adults or children who may have a variety of economic, mental, physical, or behavioral issues to determine service needs. Promotes and maintains the health and safety of children and families related to child abuse and neglect prevention strategies. Gathers data and identifies service trends. Maintains related records and documentation and prepares reports. Assists with administrative duties such as, but not limited to filing, data entry, and appointment scheduling; records in CRC database; handles phone calls; staffs the CRCs during designated hours; and provides basic CRC information over the phone. Participates in local collaborative and interagency planning meetings. Coordinates services and resources to families. Makes appropriate referrals for services for individuals and families and coordinates follow up to referrals with service providers. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of human behavior, cultural diversities, and language barriers to ensure equitable service delivery. Provide car seat training, checks and distribution as a trained car seat tech. Education and/or Experience

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field. Two years of related experience or more is preferred. Meet continuing education expectations.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Safety assessment with ability to both immediately respond to high safety needs as well as plan and monitor long-term safety planning; Critical thinking skills; Interview, assessment, engagement, consultation, and evaluation techniques; Mental health, disability related and aging principles, current methods, and trends; Adult and child protection investigation procedures as per State statute; Social services principles and techniques; Problem solving techniques; Community resources; Case management principles and practices; Crisis intervention strategies; Computers and related software applications; Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations; Customer service principles; Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment; Modern office technology.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Providing ongoing client contact and assessments; Effective engagement strategies including solution focused interviewing and/or motivational interviewing skills; Managing social work caseloads; Applying applicable federal and state policies and regulations; Identifying and recognizing behaviors associated with child development, complex trauma, mental disorders, learning disabilities, substance abuse, and domestic violence; Conducting interventions; Managing crisis interventions; Safety networking planning and monitoring; Recognizing symptoms, signs and side effects of substance use and/or abuse; Directing and focusing therapy to address identified problem(s); Working with a diverse population with multiple psychological problems; Preparing reports; Networks with community resources and providers; Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications; Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally. Incumbents may be exposed to other environmental conditions, such as, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments; incumbents may also be expected to travel to external locations/organizations. Additional Information 2026 Salary Information

GRADE LEVEL

UC41 ANNUAL

SALARY RANGE

$66,456.00 - $89,315.20 In addition to competitive starting wages that are based on experience and education Meeker County also offers the following benefits: 24-hour vacation bank upon hire for FT employees pro-rated for PT employees Paid vacation and sick leave 12 Paid holidays Retirement pension through MN PERA Student Loan Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Employment with Meeker County qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employee Referral Program Catastrophic Medical Leave Program Employee Recognition Program $20,000 Basic Life Insurance at no-cost to eligible employees County contribution towards Health Savings Accounts Medical Insurance Spending Accounts (HSA, VEBA & FSA) Dental Insurance Life Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Vision Insurance Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Employee Assistance Program For detailed information about Meeker County Employee Benefits, please go to our website: https://www.hrconnection.com/default.aspx?u=MeekerCounty&p=Meeker1 Application Special Instructions Submit cover letter and resume with online application. Meeker County is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Exempt :

Yes Type :

FT Employee Department :

Health and Human Services Location :

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