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Child and Family Supervisor

Salary

$95,721.60 - $143,603.20 Annually

Location

Chaska Government Center, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

03016

Division

Health & Human Services

Department

Child & Family

Opening Date

12/29/2025

Closing Date

1/16/2026 4:30 PM Central

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+ Benefits

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JOB SUMMARY

Carver County is accepting applications for a Child & Family Intake and Assessment Supervisor in the Health and Human Services division. Under the direction of the Child and Family Manager, the Child & Family Supervisor provides overall leadership, management, and oversight of the comprehensive child protection intake and assessment unit for Carver County. The Child & Family Supervisor coordinates the delivery of services; understands and ensures compliance with applicable child protection laws; assists in the preparation and administration of budgets including revenue generation; monitors applicable contracted services; and collaborates with division leadership and various local, regional, and state entities in the efficient delivery of services in the program areas assigned. Ensures implementation of federal, state and local agency policy to provide effective service to county residents in a fiscally responsible manner.

After probation, this position is a hybrid position and will be expected to work in the office located at the Chaska Government Center with some flexibility to work remotely. This position may be on-call after hours and involve evening and weekend work.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Why Work for Us? Carver County Health and Human Services employs almost 300 talented people, and collectively we work together to improve the health, safety, quality of life, and sense of belonging of our residents and communities. Every role is valued, and our skilled team aligns with the County’s overarching vision where the future builds on the past in keeping Carver County a great place to live, work, and play for a lifetime for all residents. Carver County ranks first among all Minnesota counties as the healthiest and consistently ranks high as one of the happiest. We are one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota and have a beautiful blend of urban and rural communities. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we make a difference in people’s lives every single day!

Carver County offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit plan to meet the needs of employees and their families including affordable health insurance, comprehensive dental insurance, a pension plan through Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and more! For a full list of benefits, please click here :Carver County Benefit Information (https://www.carvercountymn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27207) .

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises professional frontline staff in a highly regulated and high-risk environment, specifically in the child protection intake and assessment area of the Child and Family Department. This role must be available for case consultation on a regular basis to ensure all laws are being followed and consistent practice standards are being implemented. Cases tend to be complex with multiple barriers requiring a high level of consultation skills.

• Supervises and directs the daily activities, priorities, and work operations of unit personnel. This includes but is not limited to: Hiring, training, promoting or transferring staff, assigning work, performance management, and discipline.

• Works closely with division leadership to implement programs and practices that align with county priorities and coordinates with other collaborative agencies, such as law enforcement and/or local school districts in the management of mutual cases, strategies, programs, and/or services to reduce a family’s involvement in child protection, including budgetary management of those program(s).

• Tracks, is accountable for, and approves budgeted expenditures for assigned program areas and client related costs within the unit. Makes recommendations to the Child and Family Manager concerning annual budgetary requirements and needs.

• Administers programs in a manner to best meet the needs of clients within available resources, following county policies, procedures and guidelines of the division.

• Is responsible for accurate and timely Fiscal and Program Reporting.

• Provides oversight, direction, and is accountable for ensuring staffing coverage and performance management, including response times, for child protection reports and crises after hours (24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year) as required by Minnesota State statute.

• Establishes, implements, and monitors operational policies, procedures and programming protocols utilizing extensive expert knowledge of state and federal regulations.

• Evaluates and analyzes current procedures/processes at least annually to ensure the unit is meeting or exceeding state and federal regulations.

• Regularly reviews results of investigations to determine whether proper methods were used and whether proper dispositions were made and consults with staff on process improvement.

• Develops and maintains regular contact with local, State, and/or federal law enforcement about criminal investigations or laws and regulations affecting the work of the department.

• Receives and processes complaints from the public about a community concern, case specific situation, or the child protection system including consulting with division leadership to resolve the complaint

• Maintains statistical data by keeping records of cases received, assessed/investigated, sent from assessment to case management, and involved in court in order to meet reporting requirements for all programs supervised.

• Collaborates and attends meetings with the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families and other partners to evaluate relevant policies, statutes, practices, and implementation of new program requirements.

• Performs other duties of a comparable level of type.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing or related area.

• Requires a minimum of 3 years of professional social work, mental health or related experience.

or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

and

• Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Mental Health Professional

SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, background investigation including 604 verification, and MN DHS NETStudy 2.0 background.

Benefit Summary (https://www.carvercountymn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27207)

01

Do you have a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related area?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have at least three (3) years of work experience in professional social work, mental health or related area?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Mental Health Professional?

+ Yes

+ No

05

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

+ None

+ Less than one year to less than two years

+ Two years or more

06

How many years of supervisory experience do you have in a government agency?

+ None

+ Less than one year to less than two years

+ Two years or more

07

Please indicate the areas below in which you have experience. Select all that apply:

+ Experience de-escalating emotionally charged situations

+ Experience training/coaching others in strengths-based social work

+ Experience in safety planning

+ I have none of the above experience

08

How many years of experience do you have managing a team with varying levels of experience and ensuring consistent peformance?

+ None

+ Less than one year to less than two years

+ Two years to less than four years

+ Four years or more

09

How many years of experience do you have managing budgets and prioritizing spending when resources are limited ?

+ None

+ Less than one year to less than two years

+ Two years to less than four years

+ Four years or more

10

Do you have at least two years of child protection experience?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Please indicate the areas below in which you have experience. Select all that apply:

+ Experience with SSIS

+ Experience with eFiling

+ None of the above

Required Question

Employer

Carver County

Address

600 East 4th Street

Chaska, Minnesota, 55318

Phone

952-361-1525

Website

https://www.carvercountymn.gov

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