Job Description

General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
HOURS: Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $70,518 - $79,333/year (Salary Grade 108)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $70,518 - $110,185/year
LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-person at the Northern Service Center, West St. Paul
UNION: AFSCME 306
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 11/18/2025
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.
Under supervision and within State, Federal and County developed programs and policies, this position licenses family and corporate foster care homes to support people with disabilities and seniors living in our community. It also supports the delivery of quality services within the foster care homes through on-going monitoring, evaluation and collaboration with license holders and resident teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related Human Services field
AND
One year full-time professional OR Two years of para-professional experience in a human services agency
AND
Valid Driver's License
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. License family and corporate foster care homes according to state regulations.
2. Provide placement support and consultation to placing social workers and foster care license holders.
3. Investigate complaints in partnership with MAARC, DHS, Child/Adult Protection, etc., and provide follow-up to promote quality improvement.
4. Engage with potential license holders providers to evaluate their eligibility, strengths and needs.
5. Maintain and apply knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, statutes and professional practice.
6. Complete agency, state, and federal required documentation according to mandated timelines.
7. 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 thru 7 are essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

• Knowledge of Home and Community Based Services statues, rules and policy.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology, medications, and diagnoses for people with disabilities and seniors.
• Knowledge and understanding of the complex needs of people with various disabilities and seniors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer software and information systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, person-centered interviewing and active listening skills
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.
• 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.
• Knowledge of county and community resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access principles and practices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a hybrid model with telework and work in a County office building and at licensed sites. Some travel is required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to inadequate lighting and intense noise may occur on site visits. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, and copy and fax machines
SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/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 Human Resources
www.co.dakota.mn.us
Main Number 651.438.4435 (contact 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday)
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Skills Required