Human Services Supervisor - Winona County

Classification Summary

Winona County is currently seeking applications for a full-time (40 hours per week) Human Services Supervisor - Mental Health, Substance Use, and Adult Protection Services Unit.

Minnesota Merit System Classification Summary:
Under the direction of the Health and Human Services Director, is responsible for the development, interpretation and oversight of a wide range of social service programs, policies and procedures within a broad array of complex and interrelated state and federal programs as set by the Department of Human Services, the Minnesota Department of Health, and Minnesota State Statutes and federal laws.

The Winona County Health and Human Services Department is seeking an inspiring, forward-thinking leader to supervise and guide the Mental Health, Substance Use, and Adult Protection Services.

Winona County located in Southeastern Minnesota is the perfect blend of cool urbanity and old-world charm surrounded by breathtaking beauty.  The City of Winona is also the county seat of Winona County and is cradled between bluffs towering 500 feet above on one side of the city while the Mississippi River is on the other side and the scenery is beautiful.  The easily accessible river and bluffs offer stunning recreation activities like hiking, biking, paddling, climbing, bird watching and fishing.

Winona County Benefits Include:
 PERA (8.75%) 
 Medicare (1.45%) 
 Social Security (6.2%) 
 12 paid holidays, floating holiday, earned vacation and sick time each pay period
 Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with competitive packages
 Health Savings Account:
 Employer Contribution for Full-Time Employees:
 - $2,800 (family coverage)
 - $2,000 (single coverage)
 Prorated for part-time employees

 Other benefits include:
 Additional Life Insurance
 Deferred Compensation Plan

Disability Insurance (Long-Term)
Flex Plan

Examples of Duties

Minnesota Merit System Example of Duties:
• To supervise the Unit to assure that quality services are provided to County Residents
• Corrective action plans will be completed for cases in non-compliance
• Case openings, closings and requests for information will be reviewed for agency standards compliance
• Ensure the compliance of federal, state and county rules and regulations
• New or updated in rules and statutes and policies will be discussed and disseminated, with accompanying staff orientation.
• Printed information will be provided to staff in the form of bulletin and agency procedures
• Evaluate ongoing community needs, quality of services and appropriateness of programs.
• Report to the Department Director and/or the County Board on information pertinent to the population, and other Department interests as assigned.
• To recruit, develop and manage the Unit staff to ensure that quality professional practices are delivered.
• Carries out management of personnel reporting to the position, following state, federal, county, and bargaining unit labor laws.
• Promote staff development via group/individual training
• Ensures fiscal responsibility of the services managed by the program assigned.
• Provide Director with data and reports that indicate activities that reflect on budget planning
• Provide program data requested in an accurate, timely manner; identify and analyze trends that impact funding streams to the Department.
• Assures delivery of adult protection services within state statutes, local guidelines and best practices for this body of work.
• Monitor and supervise to assure county optimal performance relating to third party contracts for services to consumers.
• Take corrective action in obtaining additional funds allocations as needed
• Works with Department contracting personnel in pursuit or new or revised contracts, or in the procurement and delivery of contracted services.

Minimum Qualifications

Minnesota Merit System Minimum Qualifications
• An accredited Master's Degree in Social Work and one year of experience as a social worker.

Or

• A Master's degree from an accredited college/university in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, human services administration, or closely related field (i.e., applied behavioral sciences) and one year of experience as a social worker.

Or

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university and four years of experience as a social worker.

Or

• Baccalaureate degree in social work, clinical psychology, counseling, psychology, human services administration, nursing or a closely related field and two years of experience in delivery of client-centered programs and case management.

Winona County Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree program in counseling or related field, from a program that is Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) accredited.
The degree upon which a license application is based must include:
At least 48 semesters or 72 quarter credits;
a minimum of 700 hours of supervised field experience;
specific academic content in ten subject areas; and
earned 24-semester credits in clinical coursework areas.
At least 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience, with 1,800 hours involving direct client contact.
Successful completion of the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE).

A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Administration, Public Health, Community Health, Environmental Health or Nursing with one year of documented human service experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; OR
Be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist or Sanitarian in the State of MN with two years of documented Public Health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; 
OR
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with four years of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; 
OR
If one of the above pre-employment requirements is near completion, the ability to achieve one of the requirements within one year of hire; 
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing or Public Health or in another closely related recognized professional field such as Psychology, Sociology, Community Health, Criminal Justice, or Administration and at least two years of progressive responsible experience in an administrative or supervisor capacity in Human Services or Public Health or Community Services or Criminal Justice.

Ability to supervise staff in a manner that will stimulate growth and development.
Ability to interpret and implement reports, case files, rules, bulletins, and directives.
Ability to support a philosophy of collaboration.
Ability to plan and organize work effectively.
Ability to analyze and make independent judgments based on department objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to make sound decisions.
Ability to formulate new methods and techniques to meet changing needs.
Proficient use of computer software such as Microsoft Windows applications; Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must pass required background check.

 

 

 

Examination Process

The examination will consist of a rating of training and experience based on the information you provide in your application and your responses to the supplemental questions included in the application process. You must read the questions carefully, answer truthfully, and include any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions in the "work experience" section of your application. Any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions but not included in the Work Experience section of you application will not be credited. You will be asked to verify your degree with official transcripts upon hire.

Once your application has been submitted changes cannot be made. If you have a change in location availability or your contact information changes, please email dhs.merit.system@state.mn.us with the new information and include your applicant ID.


TO APPLY: Note there are two steps to this application process

1. Complete the online application for this position at this link here: 112-OC Human Services Supervisor.

AND

2. Interested individuals shall also submit a letter of interest and resume to the attention of Todd Sadler, Human Resources Director, Winona County Office Building, 202 West Third Street, Winona, MN 55987, (507) 457-6352 or fax: (507) 454-9366 or email WinonaCountyHR@winonacounty.gov by 4:00 p.m. April 29, 2026.

Salary : $3,193 - $4,345