Lead Program Planner - Social Services (Hybrid)

About the role

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that purchased services, grants, and program initiatives align with county policies and support the department's mission to serve individuals and families in Anoka County.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments to identify opportunities for program development.
• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) according to county and departmental policies.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts that align with Anoka County policy and rules and regulations.
• Evaluate contracts for renewal or expansion and conduct contract audits.
• Prepare contract outcome reports for the department as directed by leadership.
• Monitor grant-making organizations for potential funding opportunities that support department goals.
• Create grant proposals and submit as assigned.
• Provide grant management, oversight and reporting to assure program integrity.
• Collect data and measure grant outcomes in accordance with legal requirements and deadlines.
• Develop and manage legal agreements, including Cooperative Agreements, Joint Powers Agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding.
• Complete statistical data analysis for the department to ensure key issues and key data are presented to leadership.
• Write Human Services Committee briefings and proclamations on behalf of the Department Director.
• Develop, implement, and maintain data reports that support departmental missions and goals.
• Assist the Director and Senior Managers in administering social services and behavioral health programs.
• Work with leadership to identify changes in laws and rules that will have potential effect on grants, contracts and programs and develop and implement changes.
• Collaborate and partner with community agencies to support and enhance service delivery.
• Ability to lead and facilitate high level meetings with County Providers and community stakeholders.
• Ability to work and develop complex budgets and work plans from funding sources such as the State of Minnesota.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to subordinate staff as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in behavioral science, human services, or a closely related field.
• Six years of job-related experience with Social Services related programming and leading housing programs and services.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Successfully pass driver's license background check and have a vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in behavioral science, human services, or a closely related field.
• Experience in management of a human services programs.
• Experience in project management and/or grant and contract writing and management of a human services program.
• Experience leading and developing housing and homelessness related contracts, grants and services such as FHPAP or HSWH.
• Experience Leading Advisory Groups Or Other High Level Meetings.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Pay

Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $85,363.00 to $119,496.00 annually ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.