Lead Program Planner - Social Services (Hybrid)

Job Posting End Date: March 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $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 03/25/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health (CSS/BH) is currently hiring for two Lead Program Planners. These positions develop and monitor grants and contracts for purchased services and assists leadership in administering Anoka County’s departmental programs. The Lead Program Planners possess expert knowledge of subject matter and handle the most complex issues and problems associated with programs including knowledge and experience in working with, leading and developing behavioral and mental health contracts, grants and services. Some of the grants and services CSS/BH currently works with include Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP), Homework Starts with Home, the Suburban Metro Area Continuum of Care (SMAC MN), and the Coordinated Entry program.

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!
 

These are full-time, exempt, hybrid positions. Interviews will take place the week of March 31st, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $85,363 to $102,440 ($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