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Position Summary
BENTON COUNTY - HUMAN SERVICES
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY!
SOCIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR - HCBS
Support People. Strengthen Communities. Make a Difference.
Join Benton County’s Human Services leadership team and help guide, strengthen, and improve Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for the individuals we serve.
Benton County is seeking a strong, collaborative leader for a full-time, non-union Social Services Supervisor – HCBS position within the Human Services Department’s HCBS Unit. This role provides direct supervision, operational leadership, and program oversight to support effective, person-centered service delivery.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS2026 Desired Hiring Wage: $41.35–$44.42 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Career Progression Potential: Up to $56.72 per hour. Position Type: Full-time, non-union. Department: Human Services – HCBS Unit.
IMPORTANT HIRING DATESApplication Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Application Review Begins: Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the posting closes. Tentative Interview Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Initial interviews will be conducted in person. Please monitor your email for updates and scheduling information.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must have a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field, along with four (4) years of relevant work experience. Preferred Qualification: Two (2) years of supervisory and/or leadership experience.
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS
- At the time of interview: Candidates selected for an interview must provide an unofficial college transcript for review by the hiring panel.
- With your application: Applicants may attach an unofficial college transcript to assist with the application review process.
- Upon hire: The selected candidate must submit an official, sealed college transcript to the Human Resources Department for verification.
READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?If you are a collaborative leader who is passionate about supporting people, strengthening services, and helping individuals access person-centered support in their communities, we encourage you to apply. Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference with Benton County! Apply by Monday, October 26, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Position Summary Coordinate, oversee, and administer the delivery of social services to the assigned unit.
Scope of Responsibility Responsible for providing supervision of professional and support staff. Consult with workers on critical decisions that affect health and safety or have significant financial implications. Develop services and policies, submit accurate and timely reports, and administer grant proposals/budgets.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions A. Provide direct supervision of unit staff. A. 1. Assign work and organize unit caseload. A. 2. Evaluate performance and prepare performance improvement plans. A. 3. Consult on disciplinary issues. A. 4. Participate in employee recruitment, hiring, training, and retention activities. A. 5. Ensure compliance with the County Personnel Policies, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and federal, state, and local regulations. B. Prepare, maintain, monitor, and audit compliance with provider contracts. C. Manage the development, monitoring, and implementation of the unit budget. D. Develop unit policies and procedures and assist with the development of department policies and procedures. E. Respond to client concerns and complaints and manage resolution. F. Develop grant applications and monitor grant programs. G. Maintain records and files and prepare reports.
Additional Functions A. Attend training as needed. B. Serve as a Benton County representative on various committees, associations, interagency collaboratives, and liaison to community groups. C. Serve as a member of the Human Services Management Team. D. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.
ADDENDUM – Social Services Supervisor – Home and Community-Based Services Responsible for providing supervision of professional and support staff of the HCBS unit, including Waivered Services Programs, and Rule 185 Case Management. A. Provide supervision of the HCBS Unit. B. Develop community-based service providers and execute agreements. C. Prepare, maintain, monitor, and audit compliance with provider contracts. D. Provide oversight of the Guardianship consultation team to ensure appropriate decisions are made. E. Manage the Waiver Review Team to ensure funds are used in a fiscally responsible manner. F. Participate in the Emergency Preparedness Team - Congregate Care, attending training and exercises.
ADDENDUM – Social Services Supervisor – Child Protection/Intake/Assessments Responsible for providing supervision of professional and support staff of the Child Protection/Child Welfare/Intake/Assessments unit. A. Manage the Child Protection Screening Teams and make final screening decisions. B. Manage and support Child Protection Investigators and Family Assessment workers in determining investigative and assessment procedures. C. Assist staff in making out-of-home placement decisions in collaboration with county attorneys and law enforcement. D. Manage a team of Case Managers providing case supervision regarding safety, case planning, court recommendations, and placement/permanency decisions. E. Manage the Parent Support Outreach Program. F. Manage the Adoption Program, providing supervision and guidance in making adoption decisions and signing legal adoption documents. G. Ensure adherence to DHS requirements, audits, and PIPs. H. Attend required community meetings for the Stearns Benton Child Protection team and Child Advocacy Center Administrative team. I. Participate in the Emergency Preparedness Team - Congregate Care, attending training and exercises.
ADDENDUM – Social Services Supervisor – Adult and Child Mental Health Responsible for providing supervision of professional and support staff of the Adult and Child Mental Health unit, including homeless outreach, truancy, minor parent assessments, civil commitment screenings, and placement for corrections. A. Provide supervision to the Mental Health unit. B. Program areas include Adult Mental Health, Children’s Mental Health, Homeless Outreach, Truancy, CAMHI Coordinator, and Mental Health Co-Responder. C. Manage Civil Commitment Screening Teams and make final screening decisions. D. Manage the Mental Health Placement Screening Teams and make final screening decisions. E. Attend required community meetings for Community Adult Mental Health Initiative, Local Advisory Council, and Children’s Mental Health Collaborative. F. Participate in Emergency Preparedness Team - Congregate Care, attend training and exercises.
Preferred Qualifications A. Mental Health Professional License.
ADDENDUM – Social Services Supervisor – MnCHOICES/Adult Protection Responsible for providing supervision of professional and support staff of the MnCHOICES/Adult Protection unit, including MnCHOICES assessments, adult protection, adult protection/Community First Services and Support (CFSS), and intake. A. Provide supervision of the MnCHOICES/Adult Protection Unit. B. Develop community-based service providers and execute agreements. C. Prepare, maintain, monitor, and audit compliance with provider contracts. D. Review, screen, and consult on Adult Protection reports. E. Provide oversight of guardianships for adult protection. F. Participate in the Emergency Preparedness Team-Congregate Care, attending training and exercises.G. Provide supervision for the Adult Protection/Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) Coordinator position. G. 1. Provide oversight of the coordination of services for the Community First Services and Support (CFSS) recipients of the program. Minimum Qualifications - Training and Experience Required
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications A. Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field; and B. Four (4) years' relevant work experience; and C. Must successfully complete a background check; and D. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota. E. Obtain and maintain certifications and licensures.
Preferred Qualifications A. Two (2) years of experience as a supervisor or in a leadership role.Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Physical Demands and Working Conditions Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities A. Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of social work and social work supervision. B. Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations relating to human services programs. C. Familiarity with Benton County community agencies and resources. D. Knowledge of program administration, personnel administration, management techniques, and organizational development. E. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills. F. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. G. Ability to apply professional/managerial principles and judgment within overall goals established by senior management. H. Ability to perform varied work involving many complex and significant variables, requiring analytical ability and inductive thinking in adapting policies, procedures, and methods to fit unusual and complex situations. I. Ability to maintain communication with persons of influence involving considerable tact, discretion, and persuasion to negotiate important agreements or elicit desired behaviors. J. Ability to travel within your daily work assignment. K. Ability to work extended, evening, and weekend hours as needed. L. Ability to travel within Minnesota, including extended overnight stays. M. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies. N. Performs physical/mental demands of the work environment requirements for this position. O. Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours, and outside regular hours, as necessary. P. Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers. Q. Must comply with data practices policies and standards related to private data. Access to private data is limited strictly to what is necessary to perform assigned job duties. While accessing such data, the employee must take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access by individuals without a work-related need. Once the work-related purpose has been met, private data must be properly secured and stored in accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.Physical Demands & Working Conditions A. Work is performed in the office and the community. Options for telework (when not required to be in the office or the community) may be permitted at the discretion of the Department Head. B. Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). C. Headaches, eyestrain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and related occupational hazards associated with computer work reflect the most common potential for injury. D. May encounter verbal abuse and threats from hostile and frustrated clients. E. This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force on occasion and the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects. F. This position is frequently exposed to mental effort, mental health, and stress. G. This position continuously works under high attention to detail.
Hours of Work A. Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. B. Available on-call 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week, to provide consultation and staff support. C. Required to respond in person when statutorily appropriate.
Equipment Utilized A. Office equipment, computer hardware and software, personal vehicle, county automobile, and phones.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The County Board, County Administrator, or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.
Benton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Benefits
Benton County offers an exceptional benefit package, including paid time off and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package are health, comprehensive dental, vision, and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan, and Public Employees Retirement (pension) - (PERA).
BENTON COUNTY BENEFIT SUMMARY
This summary is intended for general information purposes and does not represent the legal description of our benefit package. The summary plan descriptions, Benton County personnel policies, or applicable labor contracts contain more complete information and will prevail in the event of a discrepancy.
TO VIEW BENTON COUNTY'S BENEFITS GUIDE FOR DETAILS ON BENEFITS, CLICK HERE.
COMPETITIVE AND EQUITABLE COMPENSATION:
It is the policy of Benton County that competitive and equitable compensation be provided to employees, consistent with the Local Government Pay Equity Act and federal standards. We strive to be a market-competitive employer with externally competitive compensation rates and internally equitable. To do so, Benton County has adopted an annual classification maintenance program that provides for the ongoing review of all job classifications on a three-year rotating cycle. The Human Resource Department has information regarding the county’s Compensation Plan, job classifications, and annual classification maintenance program.
PAID TIME OFF (PTO):
PTO is defined as authorized absence from duty with pay granted to employees in permanent employment positions. The amount of PTO earned is dependent upon hours worked and the employee’s length of service measured from his or her last date of continuous service with Benton County in accordance with the following schedule:
YEARS OF
SERVICE ANNUAL
ACCRUAL RATE
PER PAY PERIOD
ACCRUAL RATE
PTO
DAYS EARNED
0 through 2 years
168 HOURS
6.46 HOURS
21 PTO DAYS
3 through 6 years
192 HOURS
7.39 HOURS
24 PTO DAYS
7 through 10 years
216 HOURS
8.31 HOURS
27 PTO DAYS
11 through 15 years
240 HOURS
9.23 HOURS
30 PTO DAYS
16 through 20 years
264 HOURS
10.15 HOURS
33 PTO DAYS
21+ years
288 HOURS
11.08 HOURS
36 PTO DAYS
Employees in regular part-time positions, who normally work fourteen or more hours per week, shall earn PTO on a pro-rata basis.
HOLIDAYS:
Benton County observes the following 13 calendar holidays:
New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Good Friday (4 hours) Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day The Day after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve (4 hours) * Christmas Day **If Christmas Eve falls on a workday, County Offices (excluding the Sheriff’s Office) will close at noon.
*Except for the December 24th holiday, if the holiday falls on a Saturday, the previous Friday shall be designated as the official holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be designated as the official holiday.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
Regular full-time employees and their dependents are eligible for group health insurance coverage, administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Newly hired employees will be eligible for coverage effective on the first of the month immediately following their date of hire. Regular part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are also eligible for health insurance coverage.
VISION INSURANCE:
Regular full-time employees may elect to purchase supplemental vision insurance through VSP for themselves and their dependents. Newly hired employees who choose this option will be eligible for coverage effectively on the first day of the month immediately following their date of hire. Regular part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are also eligible for health insurance coverage.
HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN:
Several classifications of employees participate in a post-employment pre-tax savings plan designed to help save for future medical expenses. For additional information, don't hesitate to get in touch with Human Resources at extension 5004.
DENTAL INSURANCE:
Guardian dental benefits are available to employees enrolled in the Benton County health insurance plan. The annual maximum is $1,200 per person. For more information or to locate an in-network dentist, please visit https://www.guardianlife.com/.
LIFE INSURANCE:
Regular full-time employees and elected officials shall be provided with a $15,000 employer-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) term life insurance policy. (As of 1/1/2026, Age Reductions no longer apply.)
OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE:
Additional life insurance coverage is available at the employee's expense.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE:
Employees may elect to purchase supplemental insurance through AFLAC. Available policies include short-term disability, accident, cancer, dental, critical illness, life, and vision insurance.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY:
Regular full-time employees may elect to enroll in long-term disability insurance. Long-term disability benefits provide up to 60% of the employee's monthly income, beginning on the 91st day of total disability. Employees must elect a coverage amount at the time of enrollment. Benefits continue until the employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. The maximum benefits duration is determined by the Social Security normal retirement date.
RETIREMENT PROGRAM:
Retirement benefits are provided through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on PERA, visit www.mnpera.org.
PERA covers Minnesota local government public employees and non-teaching school staff. Membership is required once you meet the earnings threshold, and your earnings exceed $425 in a single month. Once you meet this threshold, your employer will enroll you in your membership group, and you will contribute a percentage of each paycheck to PERA.
As an employee of Benton County, you are enrolled in the Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA). As noted, participation is mandated for all public employees and includes contributions from your employer.
YEARS EMPLOYEE EMPLOYER
PERA PLAN TO VESTED CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION
PERA–Coordinated Plan 3 Years 6.50% 7.50% PERA–Correctional Plan 5-10 Years 6.83% 10.25% PERA–Police & Fire Plan 5-10 Years 11.8% 17.70% PERA–Defined Contribution Plan 5 Years 5.00% 5.00%
Once "vested" in PERA, you have secured a cash benefit for your retirement in this defined benefit retirement plan. Unlike most retirement plans today, PERA will provide secure retirement payments that are not dependent on the financial market. You can calculate your retirement payments at any time! Alternatively, you may choose to take a refund of your contributions if preferred once you are no longer active in the PERA plan.
PERA – VESTING:
PERA – Coordinated Plan – 3 years (36 service credits) PERA – Correctional Plan – 5 – 10 years (50% vested at 5 years; 100% vested at 10 years) PERA – Police & Fire Plan – 5 – 10 years (50% vested at 5 years; 100% vested at 10 years)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
Deferred Compensation plans are voluntary, long-term savings plans designed to help employees prepare for retirement. Employees may elect to defer a portion of their paycheck into a Deferred Compensation plan authorized under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. Both pre-tax and ROTH options are available.