Lead Program Planner - Social Services (Hybrid)

County of Anoka • Anoka, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health’s mission is committed to meeting people’s needs through quality services. The department has an immediate opening for Lead Program Planner- Social Services to support departmental programs through expert-level grant development, contract management, and program planning. 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. If your career aspirations align with our mission and you’re eager to contribute to a team dedicated to strengthening community services, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today! This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off
• up to 12.5 paid holidays
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level