Economic Assistance Director

Salary: $109,842.00 - $155,071.00 Annually

Location : Shakopee, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 2024-00093

Division: Health & Human Services

Department: Child Support

Opening Date: 10/23/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: 000

Job Summary The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.

Performs professional and responsible administrative work in the management of a broad range of services within the Economic Assistance Department.
Primary responsibility for monitoring, evaluating, and initiating change in program goals and services in Income Maintenance, Child Care Assistance, Fraud, Child Support, and Employment and Training.
Interprets, implements, and enforces Board policies.
Coordinates programs and services with related community organizations and other county departments.
Selects, supervises, and evaluates Economic Assistance Supervisors.
Work is performed in an office setting.


Position will be open until filled.
First review of applications will be 11/6/24. Essential Duties

Provides leadership in establishing a vision for the Economic Assistance department, including analyzing, evaluating, modifying, and recommending activities and programming to ensure that program outcomes and objectives are achieved.


Manages, coordinates, and directs the activities of the Income Maintenance, Child Care Assistance, Fraud, Child Support, and Employment and Training units.


Interprets, develops, and implements policies and procedures; ensures compliance with county policy, state, and federal law, while also maintaining program integrity.


Maintains records and prepares reports and plans as needed for various program activities and grant awards.


Evaluates programs to determine staffing needs and the most effective allocation of resources.


Prepares and justifies budget proposals in addition to monitoring revenue and expenditures for various program areas.


Establishes and maintains relationships with other community organizations, faith communities, nonprofit providers, and potential funders to further develop the continuum of services to meet community and program needs.


Hires, directs, monitors, and evaluates supervisors in the Economic Assistance Department.


Supervises decisions regarding the hiring, evaluation, and disciplining of staff in the Economic Assistance Department.


Prepares and presents information to County Board, state and community groups, local legislators, or other stakeholders.


Works with the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Minnesota Association of County Social Services Administrators, and/or other statewide organizations to identify and address common goals and objectives and provide statewide leadership on various workgroups and committees to enhance and improve service delivery.


Supports or leads objectives and strategies related to the Health and Human Services Division Business Plan or County Strategic Plan.


Responsible for supporting an inclusive environment focused on equitable outcomes.


Performs supervisory duties as defined in MN Statute 179A.03 Subd.
17.


Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks.
Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with other employees, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.


Performs other related duties as required or assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

Requires one of the following:

Bachelors Degree in Human Services Administration, Psychology, or directly related behavioral science field and five years of relevant work experience, including two years supervising staff in related program area.
Master's Degree in one of the above plus three years of relevant experience including two years supervising in the related program area.
Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.


Selection Process

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience.
Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments.
Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.


If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Scott County Employee Relations department at 952-496-8103 and reference the posting title and number.


If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit:

Note - Intermittent, Temporary, and PT positions less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for benefits.


Benefits: (Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)

A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more.
For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub at Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available Life Insurance Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan Long-Term Disability 11 paid holidays annually Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans On-Site Occupational Health Nurse Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs Other great benefits available: Short-Term Disability Credit Union Membership Deferred Compensation Plans Minnesota Benefit Association Vision Plan Scott County Employees Association Spirit of Scott Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Training Opportunities Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy!
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being.
The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.


Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets."
These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards.
These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.


01

Please read this question and the answer choices carefully.
You must meet one (1) of the following minimum qualifications to qualify for this position.
Please indicate which of the following minimum qualifications you possess: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Administration, Psychology, or directly related behavioral science field and five years of relevant work experience, including two years supervising staff in related program area. Master's Degree in one of the above plus three years of relevant experience including two years supervising in the related program area. No combination of related education and/or experience as listed above

02

Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question including employer and job title(s):

03

If you possess a degree(s), please list the degree(s) you possess and your program area of focus (e.g.
BS in Education):

04

Please select the answer that best describes your experience (full-time equivalency) in staff supervision: No Experience Up to 6 months 6 to 11 months 12 to 23 months 24 to 35 months 36 to 47 months 48 to 59 months 60 to 71 months 72 to 83 months 84 to 95 months 96 to 107 months 108 to 119 months 120 or more months

05

Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:

06

Please indicate areas of work experience with the following programs: Income Maintenance Child Care Assistance Fraud Employment and Training Child Support None of the above

07

Please list the employer(s) and briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question.


08

Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No

09

Are you bi- or multi- lingual?
Yes No

10

Is there anything else you want to add that is pertinent to this position?


Required Question