Job Listing – Lac qui Parle County

Job Opening: Full-Time Human Services Director

Posted on December 24, 2018December 24, 2018 by robertson

THIS POSITION IS NOT A CLASSIFIED POSITION UNDER THE MERIT SYSTEM.

Lac Qui Parle County, Madison, MN, is currently seeking an individual for the full time position of Human Services Director. Under the supervision of the County's Social Services Board, the Human Services Director is responsible for the overall administration of the Family Services Department, including management of a staff of 24 and an annual operations budget of around $3 million.

Current salary range is $75,000 – $113,000 per year, depending on applicant qualifications. Other benefits include health insurance, PERA pension, retirement savings plan, and more.

Please visit http://lqpco.com/index.php/contact/employment-opportunities/ for an application and job description. Submit job application form directly to: Lac qui Parle County, Auditor-Treasurer-Coordinator Jake Sieg, 600 6th Street, Suite 6, Madison, MN 56256. For more information, contact ATC Jake Sieg at (320) 598-7261 or jake.sieg@lqpco.com.

Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m., January 11, 2019

Examples of Duties

The Human Services Director is responsible for the planning, implementing and administration of services and programs for the County Family Services Department; the county's largest department. The director supervises department operations and activities through unit supervisors in social services and income maintenance and provides direct supervision of the child support and fiscal officers. In addition, the director is responsible for the department's compliance with regulations and direction from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and health plans with delegated agreements with Lac Qui Parle County.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology, or closely related field and four years of line staff experience including two years of supervisory experience in the human services field. Alternatively, candidates may possess a bachelor's degree with a major in business, public administration, healthcare or related field and six years of line staff experience including two years of supervisory experience in the human services field.

Job Opening: Heavy Equipment Operator

Posted on November 19, 2018November 26, 2018 by Rebehn

November 15, 2018 – NOTICE

From: Sam Muntean

Lac qui Parle County Highway Engineer

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Lac qui Parle County Highway Department is accepting applications for a Highway Equipment Operator at the Bellingham Shop. Primary duties will be, under general supervision, being able to operate all or a majority of the highway maintenance equipment required in maintaining and repairing the county roadway system.

Minimum qualifications include a high school education, and have a Commercial Driver License (Class A) and able to obtain a spray applicator's license.

Good knowledge in highway maintenance procedures and equipment, equipment maintenance, and the ability to do physical activities is desirable.

Starting pay is $18.27 per hour going to $20.81 per hour in one (1) year with benefits including insurance, cafeteria plan, and a retirement plan.

Application and Position Description may be obtained in person at:

Lac qui Parle County Highway Department

422 5^th Avenue

Madison, Minnesota 56256

Or by telephone request: Phone (320) 598-3878

Or on the web site at: http://www.lqpco.com and select Jobs at the top of the page.

County application forms are required. Resumes will not be accepted as substitutes but may be submitted in addition to the application form.

Application deadline is December 14, 2018 or until filled.

Job Opening: Full-Time Eligibility Worker

Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 by robertson

Job Opening: Lac qui Parle County Family Service Center

Position: Eligibility Worker – (EW)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week

Salary: $19.14/hour

Location: 930 First Avenue, Madison, MN

Job Duties: Determines financial eligibility for Food Support program (SNAP), MN Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Diversionary Work Program (DWP) and provides ongoing case maintenance. Provides training to clients on use of their electronic benefits (EBT) for food support. Determines cost effective insurance for the Medical Assistance program for other workers. Processes applications for child care assistance program (MEC2) and monitors cases.

Apply on-line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem/jobs/1986945/eligibility-worker-ol-lac-qui-parle

Closing date for application: October 29, 2018

Examination process: In order to be considered for this job, you must take and pass an examination, which is offered online. The examination consists of seven (7) sub-sections measuring arithmetic, eligibility determination and reading comprehension. You will need a calculator and scratch paper in order to complete this exam. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You must complete the exam within 3 days of submitting your application, or if you wait until the closing date, you must complete the exam no later than midnight, November 1, 2018. Several of the modules/examination sections are not compatible with Apple products at this time and must be completed in a Windows-based computer system, so you may need to use another Windows-compatible computer to complete the exam(s).

Contact for Information: Joel Churness, Director; Phone #320-598-7594

Lac qui Parle County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Opening: Part-Time Office Support Specialist

Posted on August 29, 2018September 21, 2018 by robertson

Job Opening for: Lac qui Parle County Family Service Center

Position: Office Support Specialist (OSS)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours/week

Salary: $13.08/hour with salary increase upon satisfactory completion of 6 month probation.

Location: 930 First Avenue, Madison, MN

Job Duties: Working with electronic document management, scanning documents for all departments, assisting clients in completion of forms, editing and correcting mileage claims, dictation, sorting records for case retention or destruction, serving as backup for receptionist and other clerical duties.

Apply on-line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem/jobs/1816193-0/office-support-specialist-ol-lac-qui-parle

Closing date for application: September 24, 2018

Examination process: In order to be considered for the OSS position, you must take and pass an examination, which is offered online. The examination consists of five sections measuring Numeric Filing, Proofreading, Reading Comprehension, Spelling, and Basic Math Skills. After your Merit System application has been submitted, you will be sent a link to access the examination sections. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You must complete the exam within 3 days of submitting your application, or if you wait until the closing date, you must complete the exam no later than midnight, September 30, 2018. Several of the modules/examination sections are not compatible with Apple products at this time and must be completed in a Windows-based computer system, so you may need to use another Windows-compatible computer to complete the exam(s).

Contact for information: Joel Churness, Director; Phone #320-598-7594

Lac qui Parle County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Opening: Social Worker: Adult Services Unit

Posted on June 15, 2018September 21, 2018 by robertson

Lac qui Parle County Family Service Center

Social Worker: Adult Services Unit

Hours: Full- time, 35 hours/week

Salary: $21.90/hour plus full benefits

Location: 930 First Avenue, Madison, MN

Job Duties: This position will serve as the adult protective services worker, who will complete investigations as reports are screened in through the MN Adult Abuse Reporting Center. Once the case is opened, the worker will offer services to the vulnerable adult and provide case management as needed. This position will also serve as a case manager/care coordinator for disabled persons living in the community. Duties include conducting MNChoices assessments, service planning/development, service arrangement and case management.

Apply on-line at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm

Closing date for application: June 18, 2018

Contact for information: Joel Churness, Director; Phone #320-598-7594

Mailing address: P.O. Box 7, 930 First Avenue, Madison, MN 56256

Lac qui Parle County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Opening: Social Worker-CPS: Child Protection/Child Foster Care Licensing

Posted on May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 by robertson

Job Opening for: Lac qui Parle County Family Service Center

Position: Social Worker-CPS: Child Protection/Child Foster Care Licensing

Hours: Full time, 35 hours/week, M-F

Salary: $21.54/hour plus full benefits

Location: 930 First Avenue, Madison, MN

Job Duties: Child protection; Intake, assessment and case management for families and children who need intervention and services to ameliorate conditions of abuse & neglect and engage them in strength based, solution focused planning in an interactional helping model. Also recruits and assists prospective child foster parents to become licensed by the MN Dept. of Human Services.

Apply on-line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem/jobs/1191009/county-agency-social-worker-lac-qui-parle

Closing date for application: May 22, 2018

Examination process: Test score based on rating of your education and experience

Contact for information: Joel Churness, Director; Phone #320-598-7594

Lac qui Parle County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Opening: Office Support Specialist

Posted on April 24, 2018May 2, 2018 by robertson

Job Opening for: Lac qui Parle County Family Service Center

Position: Office Support Specialist (OSS)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours/week

Salary: $13.08/hour with salary increase upon satisfactory completion of 6 month probation.

Location: 930 First Avenue, Madison, MN

Job Duties: Working with electronic document management, scanning documents for all departments, assisting clients in completion of forms, editing and correcting mileage claims, dictation, sorting records for case retention or destruction, serving as backup for receptionist and other clerical duties.

Apply on-line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem/jobs/1816193/office-support-specialist-ol-lac-qui-parle-county

Closing date for application: May 22, 2018

Examination process: In order to be considered for the OSS position, you must take and pass an examination, which is offered online. The examination consists of five sections measuring Numeric Filing, Proofreading, Reading Comprehension, Spelling, and Basic Math Skills. After your Merit System application has been submitted, you will be sent a link to access the examination sections. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You must complete the exam within 3 days of submitting your application, or if you wait until the closing date, you must complete the exam no later than midnight, May 25, 2018. Several of the modules/examination sections are not compatible with Apple products at this time and must be completed in a Windows-based computer system, so you may need to use another Windows-compatible computer to complete the exam(s).

Contact for information: Joel Churness, Director; Phone #320-598-7594

Lac qui Parle County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Opening: Assistant Engineer in Training

Posted on March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 by Rebehn

March 1, 2018 – NOTICE

From: Sam Muntean

Lac qui Parle County Highway Engineer

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Lac qui Parle County Highway Department is accepting applications for an Assistant Engineer in Training. This position is to provide professional field and office civil engineering work, and supervise and coordinate county highway technical staff and operations. Duties include, but are not limited to: supervising inspection duties; reviewing plans and sketches; negotiate right-of-way and easement purchases; operating instruments; and performing additional tasks as assigned by the Engineer.

Minimum qualifications include a high school education, and Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with a minimum of eight years of experience in engineering, design, surveying or related in this field; or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and has passed the EIT test.

Base Salary ranges from $25.50 to $33.90 per hour based on experience and education, with benefits including insurance, cafeteria plan, and a retirement plan.

Application and Position Description may be obtained in person at:

Lac qui Parle County Highway Department

422 5^th Avenue

Madison, Minnesota 56256

Or by telephone request: Phone (320) 598-3878

Or by email request: sam.muntean@lqpco.com

Or on the web site at: http://www.lqpco.com and select jobs at the top of the page.

County application forms are required. Resumes will not be accepted as substitutes but may be submitted in addition to the application form.

Application deadline: March 16, 2018.

Job Opening: Civil Engineering Technician

Posted on February 27, 2018November 26, 2018 by lqpco

February 8, 2018 – NOTICE

From: Sam Muntean
Lac qui Parle County Highway Engineer

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Lac qui Parle County Highway Department is accepting applications for a Civil Engineering Technician at the Madison office. Primary duties will be, under general supervision, to provide professional field and office civil engineering work. Duties include, but are not limited to: performing construction observation/inspection duties; preparing plans and sketches; surveying; assisting in the preparation of project specifications and bid documents; construction materials testing; and performing additional tasks as assigned by the Engineer.

Minimum qualifications include a high school education, and Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, or 3 years of qualified work experience related in this field. Must have a valid driver license.

Good knowledge in highway design, computer aided drafting and record keeping skills are desirable.

Base Salary ranges from $17.49 to $27.03 per hour based on experience and certifications, with benefits including insurance, cafeteria plan, and a retirement plan.

Application and Position Description may be obtained in person at:

Lac qui Parle County Highway Department
422 5th Avenue
Madison, Minnesota 56256

Or by telephone request: Phone (320) 598-3878

Or on the web site at: http://www.lqpco.com and select employment at the top of the page.

County application forms are required. Resumes will not be accepted as substitutes but may be submitted in addition to the application form.

Application deadline: Open until filled.

Job Opening: Permanent Part-Time Social Worker – Adult Services

Posted on October 19, 2017 by robertson

Lac qui Parle County Family Services is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Social Worker – Adult Services.

SALARY: $21.47 /Hour

Submit an application to Minnesota Merit System by applying at this link here: 011-OC. Applications will be accepted until Monday, November 20, 2017 at 4:30pm.

JOB SUMMARY:

This social worker will serve as the adult protective services person, who will complete investigations as they are screened in through the MN Adult Abuse Reporting Center. Once the case is opened, the worker will offer services to the vulnerable adult and provide initial case management as needed. All documentation will be entered into SSIS and service agreements will be written to pay for services. Worker must work closely with law enforcement and health care providers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field.

or

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one (1) year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.

You may apply before graduating, but no more than 60 days prior to receiving your Bachelor’s Degree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact for information: Joel Churness, Director; Phone #320-598-7594

Mailing address: P.O. Box 7, 930 First Avenue, Madison, MN 56256

Lac qui Parle County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.