Alcohol Prevention Grant Coordinator  Pope County Public Health is seeking a full time Alcohol Prevention Project Coordinator. This is a temporary grant position secure through June 30, 2014. This position will collaborate with local stakeholders in creating, promoting, and sustaining an effective and efficient ATOD (Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs) prevention coalition in Pope County. This individual will work closely with the coalition, numerous community stakeholders, and the Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division staff and a team of SPF SIG contractors/ technical assistant providers. Please click HERE to see full job description. The successful candidate must have the ability to manage work plans and timelines, possess community organizing skills, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create and maintain effective working relationships. Candidate also must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to work flexible hours. Comprehensive benefit package available.  Salary range:  $16.83 - $22.59 per hour.  Applications must be submitted to Pope County Human Resources, 130 E Minnesota Ave, Suite 210, Glenwood, MN  56334 or by email at human.resources@co.pope.mn.us  no later than February 10, 2012.  EEO/AA.

Social Worker: Child Protection  Pope County Human Services is seeking a full-time Child Protection Social Worker.  This position will work closely with families to build partnerships with parents and children in situations of suspected or substantiated child abuse.  Please click HERE to see full job description.  The successful candidate must be Minnesota Merit System eligible and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Candidate also must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to create and maintain effective working relationships.  Comprehensive benefit package available.  Salary range:  $19.48 - $26.30 per hour.  Applications must be submitted directly to the Merit System at  http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm  no later than February 3, 2012.  EEO/AA.

Human Services Director  Pope County, Minnesota seeks a professional, experienced individual to lead the County’s Human Services Department.  Pope County, population 11,000, is located in west central Minnesota with offices located in Glenwood on the shores of beautiful Lake Minnewaska, the state’s 13^th largest body of water.  The County employs 24 workers in the delivery of income maintenance and social services and directly contracts with several outside private or not-for-profit organizations through a budget of $3.5 million.  The offices are located in downtown Glenwood across the street from the County’s historic courthouse. 

The successful candidate brings skills, education and experience which will guide the agency to plan, direct, supervise and coordinate staff while concurrently seeking collaborative working agreements with other appropriate counties and/or qualified vendors.  Some of the essential tasks and functions for which the Director is responsible:  1.)  Works with the County Board of Commissioners to educate and inform the Commissioners of state and/or federal policies and funding; 2.) Prepares and administers the agency’s annual budget in cooperation with County central administration as well as the department’s fiscal unit; 3.) Effectively manages both supervisory and line staff;   4.) Reviews programs in order to maintain efficiencies and effectiveness; 5.) Plans and develops long-term strategies to meet mandates and local needs; 6.)Maintains effective working relationships with other counties and agencies; 7.) Communicates positively with citizens and media representatives regarding programs and services.

The successful candidate will possess: knowledge of the principles and methods of administration including planning, directing and overseeing personnel and fiscal management; comprehensive knowledge of human behavior essential to working effectively with individuals and groups; comprehensive knowledge of public welfare policies and programs; ability to plan and execute successful training and staff development programs; ability to express complex ideas effectively in both oral and written forms; ability to maintain excellent relationships with other entities and citizens.

This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in social work, psychology, sociology or related field;  the successful candidate will present extensive experience in professional social work and at least 3 years experience in direct supervisory experience.  Candidates must possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license and must be Minnesota Merit System certified.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.   The full job description is available by clicking here.

Pope County offers a comprehensive benefits package with a salary range of $67,246 - $90,792.  Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references to Pope County Human Resources, Attn: Jackie Stevens, 130 E. Minnesota Ave., Glenwood, MN  56634 no later than January 20, 2012.   Applications must also be submitted to the Merit System at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm   

Pope County is an equal opportunity employer.