Position Description

The Anoka County Job Training Center's mission is to contribute to the success of individuals and employers through workforce development services. The department has an immediate opening for Supervisor, Employment Services, who oversees a team responsible for employment and training program operations ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include providing leadership, coaching and communicating initiatives to employees as well as facilitating the planning and coordination of programs and grant applications.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybridposition. Interviews will take place beginning the week of May 6th, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $70,012 to $84,011 ($33.66 to $40.39 per hour).
• 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34. $70,012 to $98,009 ($33.66 to $47.12 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at .
• 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.

Work Location

• This position will work at Blaine Human Services Center, located at 1201 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
• Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Supervisor, Employment Services.

• Supervise, train and review employees. Provide leadership, coaching, case consults, work schedule, review timesheets, and communicate initiatives to employees.
• Organize, design, and facilitate the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of programs, special projects, and grant applications.
• Train employees in case management for a variety of local, state and federal programs, including extensive knowledge of the Dislocated Worker and WIOA-Adult programs .
• Onboard partner staff. Develop recommendations related to program policies, practices and eligibility.
• Provide grant management, oversight, and reporting to assure program integrity.
• Capture and maintain data. Analyze findings to meet performance outcomes.
• Perform grant writing, contract management and create work plans and submit reports specific to program outcomes.
• Establish and maintain partnership and business relationships to enhance projects and programs.
• Resolve issues between agencies and promote effective working relationships ensuring efficient services to the public.
• Write memos, letters and design program support manuals.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least three years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Degree in Education, Human Services, Social Services or related field.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!Hear from other Anoka County employees .

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

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