Speech, Hearing and Language Specialist (ID 2133) - REPOST

Position Summary

To organize, lead, and administer the Family & Children Services Division of the Community Human Services Department that provides services to families and children; to coordinate services with other department and county organizations; to establish and maintain relationships and coordination with community organizations; to direct the allocation of staff and fiscal resources of the division; to provide direction in delivery of human services programs to meet prescribed outcomes; to recommend County Board policies and procedures regarding services; to participate in the overall management of the Community Human Services Department; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Examples of Work Performed

• Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
• Administers and directs the delivery of services to clients, assuring high quality, culturally diverse and respectful service that meets the needs of the County’s residents.
• Collaborates with other departments and county organizations to integrate services.
• Organizes, administers, and directs functions of the Division such as the Detoxification Center, mental health and chemical dependency evaluation and treatment, eligibility for public assistance programs, child welfare, child and adult protection, foster care, child care, and services to individuals with disabilities.
• Establishes relationships with individuals and groups in the community for problem-solving, service coordination, and mutual goal setting.
• Ensures that resources are used to accomplish needed outcomes and are in compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and practice standards.
• Analyzes and evaluates existing policies and procedures for the division; and formulates and implements new or revised ones that ensure timely, effective, and legal delivery of services.
• Develops the division's administrative and service policies and procedures to provide for consistent administration of the division and required standards of services to clients.
• Establishes division goals, objectives, and priorities to best meet the service needs of the community.
• Affirms program performance, analyzes changing conditions affecting service delivery (e.g., legislation, rules, regulations, service demands, budget), and develops and implements plans, policies, or procedures to modify or expand services to meet these changing demands for direct and purchased services.
• Determines projected impact of new or revised state and federal legislation and community factors to assure budget and program planning is consistent with the changing environment; develops and maintains Division capacity to adapt to changes to support responsible and responsive service delivery.
• Represents the County and Department before the news media, community agencies, and state officials to explain County policies, procedures, and services.
• Prepares reports, studies, and Board documents which provide instruction; analyzes or explains practices; or supports requested action as necessary to maintain or enhance services.
• Mets regularly with County Board members and County Board committees on matters relating to the division.
• Participates in the overall management of the department through membership on the Department’s management team and through individual consultation with other directors to insure consistency with departmental mission and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in social work, psychology, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Experience: Seven years of progressive responsibility in supervision, program management, or administration of human services functions, including two years experience in a public or private human service agency.

Exam/Screening Process Information

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicant should use the resume upload link functionality on this website, and should copy/paste their cover letter text in the supplemental questions for this posting.

Criminal Background Checks

All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment. For further information regarding this posting, please contact Stephani.Gunter@co.ramsey.mn.us or by phone at (651) 266-4063.

Ramsey County Benefits

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health and well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. For general information about Ramsey County's benefits packages, please visit our website at: https://www.ramseycounty.us/jobs/employee-benefits-and-policies.