Community Living Specialist (Public Health Nurse)- Reassessor

General Description

POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
HOURS: Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $70,518 - $79,333/annually (Salary Grade 108)
FULL SALARY RANGE:$70,518 - $110,185/annually
LOCATION: Hybrid; remote and in-person at the Northern Service Center, West St. Paul
UNION: MNA
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 3/11/2025

Currently, there are 7 vacancies available for this position

Come and join over 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions make Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work that county government does is unique, and Dakota County offers important careers – the kind of careers that make a difference in people's lives.

Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. Dakota County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and to foster an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.

The Community Living Specialist (Public Health Nurse) Reassessor performs functions related to eligibility assessments for persons who have a disability and receive home and community based services or are at risk for placement in a nursing/hospital/intermediate care facility.

At Dakota County, Public Health Nurses work Monday through Friday- no weekends! We offer flexibility with your time off requests, reimbursement for mileage traveled for work, free continuing education, and free Dakota County parking!

This position is for a certified MnCHOICES Reassessor. This individual will perform functions related to eligibility for Individuals with disabilities, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and/or who are aging, using the MnCHOICES tool.

There are two areas/populations this position may work with:

Under 65:Individuals under age 65 who have a disability and are receiving supports through the Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Community Alternative Care (CAC), and Brain Injury (BI) waivers.

Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities: Individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities who are receiving supports through the Developmental Disability (DD) waiver and other programs.

Minimum Qualifications

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 position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

Essential Functions: 1-11

• Effectively engages individuals/families to assess needs and strengths, determines eligibility for services, and evaluates level of safety and/or risk.
• Performs assessments, virtually or in-person, of persons with disabilities or functional limitations to determine eligibility for home and community-based services (HCBS).
• Identifies additional supports/services which may benefit persons being served, provides information and/or referrals to other county departments or community agencies, and collaborates effectively with all stakeholders.
• Constructs and implements community support plans per relevant policies, procedures, statutes, and professional practices through the use of person-centered planning.
• Completes federal, state, and agency required documentation for all persons assessed.
• Assesses and monitors persons being served for progress towards goals through a review of required contacts, service plan adjustments and documentation of coordination of services with various service providers.
• Responds effectively in crises situations. Develops and implements a safety plan for persons served to maximize safety and minimize community risk.
• Attends regular and periodic meetings and trainings consistent with the role and participates on work teams as requested.
• Supports community emergency response functions per county emergency response plan.
• Demonstrates a commitment to support cultural diversity county wide, actively supports Dakota County's inclusion, diversity and equity initiatives, and works to address the needs of diverse and underserved communities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

• Knowledge of human development, cultural influences, family dynamics/systems and counseling/education concepts.
• Knowledge of complex service systems ranging from health care delivery system, medical insurance, and home and community based services.
• Knowledge of medical diagnoses, medications, and basic medical terminology.
• Knowledge of community resources and funding sources.
• Knowledge of statutes, rules, policies, and professional practices pertaining to specific discipline.
• Able to effectively use, learn and integrate various software applications/programs into practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to gather information and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to engage with, listen to, and interact with people who receive services and work colleagues effectively.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for the diversity of customers, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with disabilities or whose first language may be other than English.
  
  WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a County office building and on visits to client's homes. Travel is required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as environmental conditions of unsanitary homes and property, unsafe neighborhoods, challenging and potentially violent and unpredictable clients and family members, pets, and animals; Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents and vibration; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases and poor ventilation; hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids; inadequate lighting; work space restricting movement; and intense noise may occur on visits to client's homes.
  
  SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
  Qualified candidates must pass a criminal history background check and may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.