Salary: $28.06 - $35.56 Hourly Location : Long Prairie, MN Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 413D Department: Health and Human Services Opening Date: 10/24/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Purpose of PositionThis posting will remain open until filled with first review of applicants November 7, 2024. Position provides care coordination services to individuals. This includes the provision of case management, evaluating and assessing the success of services provided, recommending other services that may be useful, and related work as apparent or assigned. Position is responsible for using a holistic approach to complete individualized assessments and develop and implement plans to enhance and protect the quality and dignity of life for the diverse population served. Basic Performance Expectations of all Todd County Staff
- Serves as a positive example to other County personnel with regard to workplace actions, decisions, work skills, attitude and adherence to workplace policy and procedures.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, is honest, fair and dependable.
- Embodies teamwork and cooperation within and across County departments and with the public.
- Communicates effectively with the Department Head and keeps supervisor apprised of important matters ongoing in the department.
- Respect all colleagues, co-workers, board members and the public and lead those around you to do the same.
- This position requires regular and timely attendance in accordance with the department schedule.
- Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Position Specific Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assess clients in the home, other place of residence, office, or community facilities.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate care coordination plans; authorize services for delivery by others involved with a client, define initial and ongoing measurable goals and objectives for individuals.
- Provide care coordination, coordinate and encourage direct services and advocate for clients and families.
- Coordinate the determination of eligibility and level of services needed for identified clients.
- Provide education to families about activities that promote a higher level of wellness and reduce the risk of disease and injury, including environmental health threats.
- Coordinate internal and external client referrals; gathers documentation to assist clients in obtaining services and accessing community resources.
- Communicate with providers and coordinate for the provision of services as indicated by the client's individualized plan.
- Document and maintain client records as required by department policy, state and federal regulations.
- Complete MnCHOICES Assessments.
- Participate in care conferences.
- Interpret department or county policies or other agencies' standards or requirements and coordinate services with others to achieve effective and efficient services.
- Participate in case appeals when necessary, including preparing documentation and providing testimony for legal proceedings when needed.
- Participate in community events as requested, such as health fairs, forums, and groups which may occur weekends or evenings.
- Strictly observes all data privacy laws.
- Complete agency, state and federally required documentation related to client activity, according to identified timelines.
- Provide health plan contracted services follow up for individuals.
- Participate in community assessment and planning as requested.
- Participate in quality improvement and department strategic planning.
- Community resource, information and referrals.
- Others duties as department may implement.
The following is a list of services that shall be assigned depending on the incumbent's credentials or licensure and agency needs, with consideration given to employee strengths.
- Long Term Support Services, MnCHOICES & Relocation Services Assessment
- Provide service coordination for a variety of healthcare programs, including MN Senior Health Options (MSHO), MN Senior Care Plus (MSC), Special Needs Basic Care (SNBC), Elderly Waiver (EW), Alternative Care program (AC), Essential Community Supports (ECS) and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS).
- Provides service coordination for Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals (CADI), Community Alternative Care (CAC), Brain Injuries (BI) waivers.
- Participate in public health emergency preparedness activities, as appropriate or allowed based upon degree and licensure.
- Duties that may be assigned to incumbents holding a valid Nursing license include:
- Public Health Nursing Clinic services.
- Provision of nursing procedures supportive to physical health such as medication management, injections, use of physical health monitoring devices and medical screening such as pulse oximeter, and blood pressure reading.
Minimum Education and Experience/Special Requirements
- Completion of an approved Associate or Diploma degree that results in MN Registered Nurse Licensure.
- Unencumbered MN Registered Nurse License.
- OR
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or related field
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- One-year experience in Social Work or Nursing field.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Comprehensive skill in coordinating services for clients and evaluating where services may be lacking.
- Comprehensive skill in creating and maintaining client records and service plans.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, service providers, staff, managed care organizations, agency representatives, medical facilities, financial agencies and the general public.
- Ability to identify social problems and needs to assess the ability of individuals and families to utilize services in problem solving
- Knowledge of behavior as it relates to individuals, family dynamics and systems, physical and mental illness, chemical dependence, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, severe emotional disturbances, and aging, in order to maintain optimal health.
- Knowledge of the socioeconomic factors which promote and maintain optimal health for individuals, families and communities.
- Knowledge and utilization of appropriate community resources and services.
- Ability to make independent decision.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate complex and crisis situations and assist individuals and families in resolving those situations.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, including diverse populations.
- Ability to apply motivational interviewing techniques.
- Knowledge of agency operations, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of quality assurance and quality improvement.
- Skills with computer use and software programs.
- Ability to deal with people who have various cognitive, socio-economic and risk levels.
- Ability to deal with angry, hostile and sometimes unkempt persons in a calm and effective manner.
- Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility.
- Ability to understand and interpret laws, policies and regulations.
- Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
- Ability to represent Todd County professionally with other community partners and governmental agencies.
- Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully in all situations.
Physical Requirements This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires walking and sitting and occasionally requires standing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). 2025 Todd County Summary of Benefits The following is intended to be a general overview of benefits provided for full-time positions. County contributions to health insurance may differ by collective bargaining agreement, please refer to your union contract. Group Health Insurance benefits become effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Further details and a complete copy of the applicable contract/policy are available at the time an employment offer is extended. If you have questions about benefits, please contact the Administration Department at ...@co.todd.mn.us. Health Insurance offered by Sourcewell - Blue Cross Blue Shield Employees have three (3) medical insurance plans to choose from. The rates shown are effective 1/1/2025. 2025 HSA Maximum Contributions: Single $4,300 /Family $8,550, Catch-up contributions $1,000. Disclaimer: 2025 employer and employee contributions to premiums are subject to determination as part of the 2025 collective bargaining process and subject to change. Plan $1,650/$3,300 High Deductible - 100% & Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer Contribution per Month / Employee Cost per Month / HSA Employer Contribution per Month Single $1,037.00 / $0.00 / $125.00 Employee + Child(ren) $1,225.00 / $621.00/ $125.00 Employee +Spouse $1,500.00 / $912.00 / $125.00 Family $1,650.00 / $1,131.00 / $125.00 Plan $4,300/$8,600 High Deductible -100% & Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer Contribution per Month / Employee Cost per Month / HSA Employer Contribution per Month Single $874.00/ $0.00 / $165.00 Employee + Child(ren) $1,225.00 / $331.00 / $125.00 Employee + Spouse $1,500.00 / $533.00 / $125.00 Family $1,650.00 / $694.00/ $125.00 Plan $8300/$16,600 High Deductible -100% & Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer Contribution per Month / Employee Cost per Month / HSA Employer Contribution per Month Single $713.00/ $0.00 / $165.00 Employee + Child(ren) $1,225.00 / $44 / $125.00 Employee + Spouse $1,500.00 / $158.00 / $125.00 Family $1,650.00 / $262.00 / $125.00 Dental Insurance offered by Health Partners Monthly Cost Employee $40.14 Employee+1 $80.27 Family $120.43 Vision Insurance offered by Avesis Monthly Cost Employee $6.03 Employee+1 $10.53 Family $15.64 Flexible Spending Accounts offered by Select Account Plan options include medical reimbursement and dependent day care FSAs as well as pre-tax deductions of medical and dental insurance premiums. Actual cost of pre-tax deductions is an average of 27% - 39% depending you're your bracket. Life Insurance offered by Lincoln Financial Term life offered at no cost for $20,000 basic life/ADD insurance coverage. Rates for voluntary additional coverage for employee or spouse vary according to age category: Age of Employee Your Monthly Cost or Spouse per $1,000 Under age 25 $.057 25 - 29 $.057 30 - 34 $.057 35 - 39 $.095 40 - 44 $.114 45 - 49 $.162 50 - 54 $.238 55 - 59 $.428 60 - 64 $.646 65 - 69 $1.226 70 - 74 $1.976 Child Life: $1.30 per month $15,000 PERA Term Life Voluntary supplemental decreasing term life offered by the Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota that may be continued into retirement, $16.00. See for additional information. Short Term Disability offered by Lincoln Financial Protect your income for the 1st three (3) months of disability. Rates vary by age category and you select your level of coverage from weekly benefits of $100 - $2,000 in $100 increments, not to exceed 60% of weekly gross earnings. Long Term Disability offered by Lincoln Financial Protect your income beginning the 4th month of a disability and benefits are payable for injury, sickness or pregnancy up to your normal retirement age, as defined by Social Security. You may elect any level of coverage, in increments of $100 between $500 and $5,000 per month, provided you don't insure more than 60% of your monthly income. Deferred Compensation Pre-tax 457(b) and post-tax IRA programs available. PERA Pension Plan Public Employers Retirement Association (PERA); the following contributions are mandated by state law: Coordinated Correctional Plan Law Enforcement County Contribution: 7.50% 8.75% 17.70% Employee Contribution: 6.50% 5.83% 11.80% PERA handbooks are available at Minnesota State Retirement Systems (MSRS) Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP) A post retirement health care savings plan is an employer sponsored program that allows employees to save money to pay medical expenses and/or health insurance premiums after termination of public service. Group Voluntary Plans Available through Cigna * Accident Insurance * Critical Illness Insurance * Hospital Indemnity Insurance Full details available at the time of hire. Paid Vacation Employees earn vacation as follows: Hours earned Years of Service Per month 1 thru 3 8 4 thru 5 10 6 thru 10 12 11 thru l5 14 16 thru 20 17 21 thru 24 18 25+ 19 See applicable union labor agreement for vacation schedule, some accrue per pay period. Employees may carry over up to 192 hours of available vacation per year. Paid Sick Leave Employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month and may accrue up to 1040 hours (6 months) paid leave. Paid Holidays New Years Day President's Day Martin Luther King Day Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Day (4 hours) - unless holiday falls on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday Christmas Day New Years Eve Day (4 hours) - unless holiday falls on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday * See applicable union labor agreement for negotiated holidays. Funeral Leave Paid funeral leave of absence up to 40 hours. * See applicable union labor agreement for negotiated funeral leave. AFFINITY PLUS Credit Union Financial Services including competitive loan rates, VISA, Savings Clubs, bill payments, investments and other services. Fitness Room The Todd County Wellness Committee sponsors a fitness room available to County employees and their immediate family members. Minnesota Benefit Association Serving Minnesota makes you a member of the association, rewarding you with great services and savings, including: Student Scholarships, Life Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, etc. See pr 800.###.#### Verizon Wireless Discount As a benefit of your employment with Todd County, you may be eligible for a discount for Verizon Wireless service and equipment. go to for more information. 01 Do you have an approved Associate or Diploma degree that results in MN Registered Nurse Licensure and an unencumbered MN Registered Nurse License OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or related field?
02 If you answered that you have experience in the question above, briefly describe that experience. 03 How many years experience do you have as either a Registered Nurse or Social Worker?
- 5+ years experience
- 3+ to 5 years experience
- 1 to 3 years experience
- Under 1 year experience
- No experience
04 If you answered that you have a degree in the question above, briefly describe your degree and field of study. 05 Do you have prior experience with MnCHOICES assessments?
06 Do you have experience working with Managed Care Plans, Waivered Services, or providing Care Coordination/Case Management Services?
07 If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please describe your experience. 08 Do you have experience processing waiver applications and maintaining a waiver case load at a County Agency?
- Yes - 5+ years experience
- Yes - 3+ to 5 years experience
- Some experience - up to 3 years
- No experience
09 If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please describe your experience. 10 Are you Bilingual? (English/Spanish)
- Yes - Fluent
- Yes - Minimal
- No
11 Do you have a valid driver's license?
12 Are you able to perform all physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation?
13 If you claimed Veteran's Preference above, do you have your DD214 to include as an attachment to this application?
- Yes - Qualified Disabled Veteran (10% or higher disability rating)
- Yes - Qualified Vet or Spouse of Deceased Vet
- No
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