Lead Program Planner - Social Services (Hybrid)

Job Posting End Date: July 14, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $85,363 to $102,440 annually ($41.04 to $49.25 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 07/14/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health (CSS/BH) is currently hiring for a Lead Program Planner. This position develops and monitors grants and contracts for purchased services and assists leadership in administering Anoka County’s departmental programs. Lead Program Planners possess expert knowledge of subject matter and handle the most complex issues and problems associated with programs including experience leading and developing disability and aging-related contracts, grants, and services; building and maintaining provider relationships with local providers to support service placement within the Disability and Aging Service area; overseeing Contracted Case Management services (both waiver and non-waiver) and related agreements; and supporting a variety of programs within Community Social Services and Behavioral Health, including Child Care and Foster Care Licensing, Senior and Disability Services, and Housing programs.

Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to those in need within the community and if your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today!
 

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of July 21st, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $85,363 to $102,440 annually ($41.04 to $49.25 per hour).
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $85,363 to $119,496 annually ($41.04 to $57.45 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  www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.
• 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 Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• 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 Lead Program Planner.

• Develop and conduct needs assessment for the potential development.
• Develop RFPs according to county and departmental policies as requested.  
• 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.  
• Develop contract outcome reports for the department as directed by leadership. 
• Monitor grant making bodies for potential grant funding that will further the goals of the department.  
• Create grant proposals and submit as assigned.
• Provide grant management, oversight and reporting to assure program integrity.
• Complete collection of data and grant outcomes according to grant requirements and legal deadlines. 
• Develop and manage legal agreements such as Cooperative Agreements, Joint Power Agreements and Memorandum of Understanding to provide needed services.
• Complete statistical data analysis for the department to ensure key issues and key data are presented to leadership.  
• Write Human Services Committee write-ups and proclamations on behalf of the Department Director.
• Develop, implement, and maintain data reports that support the overall mission and goals of the department. 
• Assist the Director and Senior Manager’s in administering the county's 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. 
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Collaborate with community partners to support and enhance service delivery.
• Ability to lead and facilitate high level meetings with County Providers and community stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, human services, or a closely related field.
• Six years (2,080 annual hours) of professional, job-related experience related to Disability Services and/or related social service programs.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Master’s degree or higher in behavioral science, human services, or a closely related field.
• Experience in management of a human services program.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, travel to various county work sites and meetings as needed.
• 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.
• 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 here.

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.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO