Program Supervisor

Program Supervisor

Salary

$92,218.00 - $144,090.00 Annually

Location

West St. Paul, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

33590EEA.26.001

Department

FINANCIAL WORKER UNIT X - 2100211

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/23/2026 4:30 PM Central

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General Description

POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive

DEPARTMENT: Employment and Economic Assistance

HOURS: Full-Time

PREFERRED HIRING SALARY: $92,218 - $115,272/annually

FULL SALARY RANGE: $92,218 - $144,090 /annually (Salary Grade 110)

LOCATION: Northern Service Center

UNION: HSSA

CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on July 23, 2026

What You'll Do

Program Supervisors manage the daily operation and supervision of staff to ensure the smooth program operation and service to County residents and underserved communities. Supervisors are central in the hiring and training of entry-level and advance program staff positions to ensure comprehensive service delivery. They also plan, design, evaluate, and direct the implementation of new and existing programs, processes, and initiative within their unit and the department.

The Household with Children unit is seeking a dedicated Program Supervisor to lead staff in administering the MFIP, SNAP, and CCAP programs that support families in our community. While experience working with families or familiarity with these programs is helpful, it is not required. We are looking for a supervisor who is open-minded, a strong team leader, technologically skilled, an exceptional communicator, fosters collaboration, supports staff development, and contributes to a positive, mission-driven environment focused on helping households thrive.

Who We Are

Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. We strive every day to achieve excellence public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.

Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree AND Two years related program experience in a Government Public Assistance Agency, Child Support Agency, Employment Services Program agency*.

OR

• A combination of education AND six years related program experience in a Government Public Assistance Agency, Child Support Agency, Employment Services Program agency*.
• At least two years of the above-required program experience must have occurred in the past five years in Minnesota.

Preferred Experience beyond Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience as a Lead Worker, Program Trainer, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Direct work experience in Public Assistance programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the positions management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

• Demonstrates a commitment to increase cultural diversity County wide and actively supports the Countys diversity initiatives, and works to address the needs of diverse and underserved communities.
• Supervise entry level and advance program staff positions to ensure comprehensive service delivery to Country residents.
• Manage daily unit operations and coordinate with other units and departments.
• Plan, design, and direct the implementation of new and existing programs, processes, and initiatives.
• Analyze and interpret legislation, rules, and statutes to develop policy.
• Develop job descriptions and set performance measures for staff.
• Initiate and complete the hiring of staff, manage personnel issues.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Represent the agency in administrative-type settings, internal and external workgroups, and advisory committees.
• Manage contracted services and oversee the provision of services related to contractual agreements and governing entities.
• Prepare and deliver community education programs.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for the diversity of customers, staff, and co-workers.
• Creates a respectful workplace that promotes equity and addresses the needs of diverse and underserved communities.
• Knowledge of public assistance program eligibility and processes.
• Knowledge of community resources and many other programs including employment services.
• Knowledge of relationships of the agency to other agencies and governing entities.
• Considerable ability to work effectively with the public, department and County associates in a professional manner.
• Assist staff with identification of clients complex life situations and social service needs; helps identify appropriate resources for referral of clients to other social service agencies; and assists when needed in diffusing volatile situations with clients.
• Ability to assess complex life situations and make related decisions and recommendations to resolve problems.
• Ability to work under stress and use discretion in making decisions which have significant short and long-term impacts on the lives of individuals and families.
• Ability to assess a persons social, economic, emotional, and health needs.
• Ability to direct staff who advise people in crisis and make decisions leading to crisis resolution.
• Ability to lead and support staff with balance of job expectation and individual work and home life situations
• Working knowledge of computer software and information systems.
• Must possess a high level of analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret rules, legislation, related regulations with respect to content and impact on the organization and Dakota County residents.
• Ability to organize work efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to prioritize work within the agency according to client and agency needs.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze, and coordinate work.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate summaries, evaluations, and apply analytical reasoning.
• Ability to plan, supervise, motivate, and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to handle staff conflict and personnel issues in sensitive situations.
• Ability to oversee the development, coordination, and implementation of large projects that impact both internal and external structures.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations utilizing advanced public speaking skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend information and the post-graduate level.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a County office building and home office hybrid model. A full-time County office is available. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer. Employee may need to lift up to twenty pounds on an occasional basis. Items carried typically include light objects such as briefcases, notebooks, work papers, laptop and data printouts. Lifting of moderately heavy objects generally is not required.

Location & Schedule

This is a hybrid position that offers a mix of telework and in-person work at our Northern Service Center in West St. Paul, MN. Work is typically performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year).
• Eleven paid holidays each year and one floating holiday.
• Pension with a generous employer contribution.
• Ability to work from home some of the time.

Selection Process

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions.
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications .
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration.
• We conduct background and reference checks before hiring.

Dakota County Employee Relations

County Administration Center

1590 Highway 55

Hastings, Minnesota, 55033-2372

651.438.4435

http://www.dakotacounty.us

Visit our Benefits site for more information.

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• Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions. Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.

02

Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position.

03

Please select the highest level of education COMPLETED/Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

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Please select which areas you have full-time work experience:

• Government Public Assistance Agency
• Child Support Agency
• Employment Services Program Agency
• N/A

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Identify your total years of full-time experience in a Government Public Assistance Agency, Child Support Agency, or Employment Services Program Agency? This experience should be clearly listed on your application.

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6+ years
• No experience

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Do you have full-time work experience and knowledge of Minnesota statutes, policies, and procedures related to administering public assistance programs? This experience including which public assistance programs should be clearly listed on your application

• Yes
• No

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Identify your years of experience working or volunteering with underrepresented communities (people of color, lower social-economic levels, etc.)? Include positions where your clients were at least 20% from these populations. This experience should be clearly listed on your application.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 + years
• No experience

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Identify your years of full-time work experience as a Lead Worker, Program Trainer, Supervisor, or Manager. This experience should be clearly listed on your application.

• Less than 2 year
• 2-3 years
• 6+ years
• No experience

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The full salary range for this position is $92,218- $144,090 annually and preferred hiring range is $92,218- $115,272 annually. The amount that is offered is dependent on the candidates overall skills, education, experience and internal equity. The offer would also include the Countys benefits package. Taking that information into consideration, what would be the minimum salary youd accept if selected for the position?

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Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.

• Facebook
• Friend, Family or Colleague
• InDeed
• Job Fair or Dakota County Event
• Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
• JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
• League of Minnesota Cities
• LinkedIn
• Minneapolis Diversity.com
• Minnesota Diversity.com
• Minnesota Works Website
• Minnesota Jobs Network.com
• Minnesota Association of Counties
• Monster
• Professional Association Website
• Referred by a Dakota County Employee
• St Paul Diversity.com
• College Website, Instructor, Career Services
• Dakota County Website
• Other

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If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.

Required Question

Employer Dakota County

Address Administration Center

1590 Highway 55

Hastings, Minnesota, 55033-2372

Phone 651.438.4435

Website http://dakotacountymn.gov