Community Living Specialist; SW- Case Manager​/Certified Assessor

General Description

POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
HOURS: Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $73,515 - $82,705 annually (108 Salary Grade)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $73,515 - $114,868 annually
LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-person at the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul
UNION: AFSCME 306
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 1/29/2026

Come join us at Dakota County and "Be more". Dakota County employs over 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions make Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work County government does is unique. 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. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.

This specific Community Living Specialist - Case Manager/Certified Assessor performs functions related to case management for persons who have a disability or may be at risk for placement in a nursing/hospital/intermediate care facility, residential treatment facility, or foster care, and receive home and community based services. This position will also be a certified MnCHOICES Assessor for their caseload. This individual will perform functions related to eligibility for individuals with disabilities, developmental/intellectual disabilities using the MnCHOICES tool.

The area/population this position will work with:

Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities Rule 185: Individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities who are receiving non‑waivered county and state‑funded services.

NEED TO HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields:
  Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Special Education, or related Human Services field;
• One year full‑time professional experience OR two years full‑time para‑professional experience in a human service agency;
• Required license(s):
  Valid Driver's license.
• Must meet QDDP (Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional) or formerly known as QMRP Qualifications. Find the definition of QDDP here. Search CBSM-Glossary and then the letter Q.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Master's degree and/or experience in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, or related field.
• Prior professional experience in supporting children with emotional, behavioral and developmental disabilities including mental health diagnoses and/or children receiving in‑home or community based settings.
• Ability to read, write, and/or speak in a secondary language (e.g., Somali, Spanish).

Safety Sensitive Position: Pursuant to Dakota County Policy, this position is designated as Safety Sensitive. "Safety‑sensitive position" means a position, including any supervisory or management position, in which impairment caused by drug, alcohol, or cannabis use would threaten the health and safety of any person as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 181.950, subdivision 13.

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.