What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Manager position at Minnesota Merit System?
Chisago County Health & Human Services is hiring a full time Social Services Manager (Financial Services and Child Support Manager). Deadline to apply is 8/17/2026. Chisago County salary range for this position is $49.50 - $65.18/hour.
Minnesota Merit System Classification Summary: Under general supervision administers and monitors the social services/human services or income maintenance programs for the county involving the development, interpretation and assessment of a wide range of social service program policies and procedures; supervises and directs other unit supervisors or staff within a broad array of complex and interrelated social service programs; assumes responsibility for the maintenance of standards and for the coordination of the section's operations toward the agency's total goals and objectives; and performs related work as assigned.Minnesota Merit Examples of Duties
• Supervises department staff in varied and diverse programs
• Responsible for section's budget and cost containment involving a variety of budget sources.
• Assures all statutes, rules and regulations of assigned social service programs are effectively and professionally administered.
• Interprets a variety of state and agency policies and evaluates the impact of all policies on the provision of services within the assigned programs.
• Selects qualified personnel, taking Affirmative Action Plan goals into account.
• Evaluates staff performance and recommends appropriate action
• Recommends, reviews, evaluates and adjusts the operational procedures and policies used to implement a wide variety of federal, state and county rules and regulations
• Identifies staff training needs and assists in the development of training programs to meet the needs of the staff.
• As directed, arranges and attends meetings with community organizations, providers of social services and other agencies to coordinate the provision of social services to the community.
• As requested, presents issues and information to the board members.
• Fosters effective community-agency relations.Minnesota Merit Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree from an accredited college in social work, behavioral sciences, human services administration or closely related field and one year of supervisory experience in a public or private welfare/human service agency (i.e., as an income maintenance supervisor, social services supervisor, or equivalent);
OR
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and three years of supervisory experience in a public or private social services/human services agency (i.e., as an income maintenance supervisor, social services supervisor, or equivalent).
Minnesota Merit System Classification Summary: Under general supervision administers and monitors the social services/human services or income maintenance programs for the county involving the development, interpretation and assessment of a wide range of social service program policies and procedures; supervises and directs other unit supervisors or staff within a broad array of complex and interrelated social service programs; assumes responsibility for the maintenance of standards and for the coordination of the section's operations toward the agency's total goals and objectives; and performs related work as assigned.Minnesota Merit Examples of Duties
• Supervises department staff in varied and diverse programs
• Responsible for section's budget and cost containment involving a variety of budget sources.
• Assures all statutes, rules and regulations of assigned social service programs are effectively and professionally administered.
• Interprets a variety of state and agency policies and evaluates the impact of all policies on the provision of services within the assigned programs.
• Selects qualified personnel, taking Affirmative Action Plan goals into account.
• Evaluates staff performance and recommends appropriate action
• Recommends, reviews, evaluates and adjusts the operational procedures and policies used to implement a wide variety of federal, state and county rules and regulations
• Identifies staff training needs and assists in the development of training programs to meet the needs of the staff.
• As directed, arranges and attends meetings with community organizations, providers of social services and other agencies to coordinate the provision of social services to the community.
• As requested, presents issues and information to the board members.
• Fosters effective community-agency relations.Minnesota Merit Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree from an accredited college in social work, behavioral sciences, human services administration or closely related field and one year of supervisory experience in a public or private welfare/human service agency (i.e., as an income maintenance supervisor, social services supervisor, or equivalent);
OR
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and three years of supervisory experience in a public or private social services/human services agency (i.e., as an income maintenance supervisor, social services supervisor, or equivalent).
The screening process will consist of an evaluation and rating of education and experience based on the information you provide in your application. Please provide your complete relevant work history including dates of employment, positions held, responsibilities/duties performed and education. Please be thorough in listing this information as this will be used to determine your score.
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.
An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Salary : $50 - $65