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Are you looking for meaningful work? Interested in making a difference in your community? Come work for Sherburne County Health & Human Services! The Income Maintenance Supervisor role provides supervision of staff in assigned program areas. This position ensures that quality services focusing on the health and safety of clients in compliance with policy and statute. This position is responsible to administer and coordinate the Minnesota Health Care Programs. This position ensures that Public Assistance is provided to meet basic needs so Sherburne County residents can live in dignity and achieve their highest potential within compliance to current rules, regulations, and policies. Hiring range: $81,556.80 to $97,884.80. Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. 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 09/17/2024 in order to be considered. Our Mission: The mission of Sherburne County Health and Human Services (SCHHS) is to promote and protect the health, safety, well-being, and self-sufficiency of Sherburne County residents. Our Vision: It is the intent of the organization to provide human service programs to the residents of Sherburne County, designed to protect and enhance the lives of vulnerable populations (such as the developmentally disabled, children in need of protective services, vulnerable adults, mentally ill, and others). This position is located at the Government Center in Elk River, MN. Our regular business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm, though the department provides staff with flexibility in effort to strive for a desired work/life balance. Sherburne County is one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota, where you can find a nice blend of suburban and rural life. If you are interested in bringing your skill and talent to a dynamic department in a growing community, we encourage you to apply for this great opportunity. Learn more about our workplace culture and a brief overview of our employee benefits. As a thriving organization fueled by people passionate about serving our community, Sherburne County strives to support and engage employees through investments in competitive compensation and equitable benefits; a culture that promotes physical and emotional wellbeing; opportunities for professional growth and a sense of honor and purpose. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. These examples of typical duties do not include all possible tasks for this classification and do not limit the assignment of related tasks. Regular attendance according to the department's approved work schedule is required for all Sherburne County positions. An essential function of the job is to perform all job responsibilities in a manner that supports equal employment opportunity and ensures that all employment practices and provision of all public services are free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. Implement and adhere to policy and union contract agreements in matters affecting employee s job behavior and performance. Coordinate and write policy and procedures for unit staff and the related support services. Review appeals and r epresent Agency in Appeal Hearings or Fraud Administration Disqualification Hearings. Interview c ients with special problems or complaints and take appropriate action. Participate in any union contract or affirmative action grievances or appeals by employees directly supervised. Attend and represent organization on various public, state, and county meetings to provide and gather information which may impact administrative operations for Income Maintenance. Act as a contact for funeral directors, make determinations regarding eligibility and authorize payment for County assisted burials. Work with designated Manager to coordinate service delivery and planning. Assist in developing request for proposals, purchase of service contracts, grant applications, and specialty assignments from the designated Manager or Director. Serve as an agency representative on community committees/task forces as identified by the designated Manager or Director. Ongoing monitoring of outcome measures. Follow Agency Policy, Rules, and Statutes. Assist designated Manager in implementing contracts with outside organizations as needed. Review policy, bulletins, and directives; develop, coordinate, implement, and monitor to assure outcome. Assure programs meet audit and DHS compliance standards at acceptable levels. Assure oversight for all program areas assigned. Monitor unit reporting activities; analyze trends and work to resolve identified issues. Provide budget and service information to the designated Manager for budget preparations and planning purposes. Monitor spending activities to budgets as assigned; analyze trends and work to resolve issues. Prepare periodic reports on budgets; some independently and others within a work team, for the designated Manager and Federal and State agencies to document compliance and provide data. Comply with reporting requirements for all funding streams. Meet with the designated Manager, keeping them informed of activities, events, and policies within the unit. Communicate results of data searches, proposed plans, personnel issues, significant liability issues, etc. Implement and carry out assignments from the designated Manager. Attend training as it relates to position, populations served, or other identified needs. Provide and participate in positive community relations, training, and planning. Develop community committees and councils as assigned by the designated Manager. Assist community organizations in program development related to Health and Human Services. Provide local media with information as needed in consultation with the designated Manager. Work with department management team to coordinate service delivery and planning. Provide leadership to promote harmony within the workplace. Maintain working knowledge of Agency programs specific to assigned program areas to ensure appropriate support for all functions within the Unit. Program system knowledge which may include: CURAM/METS (Minnesota Eligibility Technology System) MAXIS (MAXIS is the name of the computer system used by state and county workers to determine eligibility for public assistance and health care) MMIS (Medicaid Management Information System) PRISM (Providing Resources to Improve Support in Minnesota) Other duties as assigned per the designated Manager or Director.