Deputy HHS Director

Mower County

Austin, MN 55912, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Construction

Full Time

Job Description

Priority Position Deadline: Noon on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

Interviews: will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Full Wage Scale: $101,053.07/year - $108,912.58/year. Final salary offered will be based on education and experience.

Benefits:

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

13 Paid Holidays

MN PERA Retirement

Weekend, Night & Holiday Premiums

Health Insurance (Some plans at $0.00 per month)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Onsite Fitness Room

Excellent additional Benefit & Retirement Packages

MN Paid Leave Program

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

The Deputy HHS Director position is in the second level of management within the Health and Human Services department. This position is responsible for managing, coordinating, planning, and evaluating Health and Human Service Programs in accordance with state and federal requirements. Responsibilities include providing leadership and direction to Supervisors and amplifying our business model to grow our capacity in the areas of prevention and early intervention and build stronger partnerships within our community. Incumbent will require skills in grant writing and evaluation, program development and may serve as the acting director in the absence of the Health and Human Services Director. Mower County Health and Human Services is seeking a team member that shares our core values of trust, teamwork, fun, balance, empathy and strives to make a difference.

Deputy HHS Director

Job Description

Department: HHS Rating: D62
Supervisor Title: HHS Director FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Community Health, Nursing, or related field with 4 years related experience and three years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License (s):

Incumbents in this class typically require:

Valid driver’s license or evidence of equal transportation

Nature of Work:

This role resides at the second tier of management within the Health and Human Services department, tasked with the strategic oversight, coordination, planning, and evaluation of Health and Human Service Programs in strict adherence to state and federal mandates. Core responsibilities encompass, delegated supervisory duties, leadership and guidance to health and human service supervisors and lead workers, as well as active involvement in the formulation and assessment of new department initiatives and grant programs. Additionally, this position plays a key role in fostering staff development through training initiatives, ensuring the continuous enhancement of skills and competencies. Moreover, this position may assume the role of Acting Director in the absence of the Health and Human Services Director.

Essential Work Functions (Illustrative only):

Frequency

Band

Provides leadership, coverage and support to a team of supervisors within designated program areas. Ensures mandates are met and that program reviews are taking place across all units and teams. Conducts performance evaluations and provides guidance in proper application of policies and procedures. Plays active role in maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

Responsible for creating, defining, and implementing program policies and procedures that are compliant with statutes and mandates with input from Director. Responsible for creation and implementation of department-wide standard operating procedures (SOPs). Oversight of ongoing review process for (SOPs) to ensure information and content is relevant to the work and compliant with broader countywide policy. Plays a critical role in setting goals and objectives for the department.

Serves as the program expert in designated areas and manages grants for designated areas.

Collaboratively advises and makes recommendations for department budgets, which may include monitoring and approving expenditures in accordance with department budget; researches, develops, and evaluates funding opportunities, and makes determinations on opportunities to pursue with input from Director. Plays a crucial role in determining allocation of funding to various programs or areas and supports Director in decisions related to budgetary adjustments.

Lead internal continuous quality improvement initiatives for the department. Responsible for data collection and analysis, investigating and identifying quality assurance needs throughout the department. Creates internal improvement plans and tools to address areas of need and overseeing the implementation of plans and tools in needed areas.

Identify training needs throughout the department and create and/or provide training to employees in needed areas. Identifies and/or develops leadership training opportunities for supervisors and lead workers in collaboration with Director. Responsible for compliance with statutory, policy, and/or licensing requirements.

Assist the Director with the identification and development of internal committees that are intended to advance the department’s strategic plan and accomplish internal goals. Aid in facilitating committee meetings as appropriate to help meet committee objectives. Responsible for identifying, establishing, and facilitating needed external committees or meetings to address broader community needs through collaboration with external partners as needed.

May serve as the Community Health Services Administrator and ensure that the department remains in compliance with MN Statute 145A regarding Community Health Services.

Represents the Department with community-based organizations, professional conferences, and inter-agency meetings, identifies and assesses community/constituent policy issues/problems. Receives and resolves complaints from the public and providers.

10.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required

N/B

Level of Decisions:

Incumbents apply operational and administrative management principles to implement and achieve the goals and strategy developed by the County Board. Decisions made at this level require the interpretation of program or department goals and directives established at higher levels and generally require the development of plans concerning the allocation of resources, as well as the health and safety of those accessing Health and Human Services.

Direction Received/Provided:
Incumbents work under general direction, is provided with general division goals and objectives, develop and manage the assigned department or projects. Incumbents assign/delegate work assignments to lower-level employees; troubleshoot problems and issues commensurate with relevant experience; instruct others in work methods and procedures; and verify the work of others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Skill in interpersonal communication including speaking, presenting and interacting with composure, professionalism and discretion.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, co-workers, elected and appointed public officials and public and private agencies.
Grant writing abilities, oversight and evaluation.
Managerial principles.
Health and Human Services principles and practices.
Mathematical and statistical principles.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Budgeting principles.
Managing and evaluating staff.
Coordinating and overseeing projects.
Using a computer and related software applications.
Persons with Disabilities: The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodation may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands: Work performed is sedentary in nature, and typically performed within the Government Center or a satellite office. May occasionally lift 15-20 pounds. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation due to high amount of filing, compiling, calculating, or computer work. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, calculator, telephone, camera, and copier/scanner/fax machine. Occasional out of town travel may occur. Work interruptions are frequent. There is some pressure associated with project or activity deadlines. May also deal with individuals who may be emotionally charged. Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.

Disclaimer:

This description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Access to Not Public Data:

A county employee in this position may encounter Not Public Data as defined by Minnesota or federal law in the course of the job duties. Any access to Not Public Data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that is necessary to fulfill the defined job duties. While data is being accessed, the employee should take reasonable measures to ensure the Not Public Data is not accessed by unauthorized individuals. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished, the employee must properly store the Not Public Data according to the applicable provisions of Mower County employee policies and Minnesota or federal law. All employees are expected to become familiar with and comply with the requirements of the County’s Data Practices and Data Security Policies and a breach of these policies may lead to disciplinary action against the employee.