Winona County is accepting applications for this position until 4:00 p.m. February 20, 2024. Please attach resume, cover letter and work-related references to your online application. This position starts at $4,324.04/bi-weekly (DOQ) with advancement up to $5,884.41/bi-weekly. Characteristics of Class: Under administrative direction of the County Administrator and technical guidelines of the appropriate state agencies, an employee in this classification provides and administers a comprehensive program of health and human services for residents ensuring that their economic, social and health needs are provided for in accordance with county, state and federal regulations, policies and procedures. An employee in this classification also supervises professional, support and clerical staff; participates with the community in developing and administering programs; is responsible for providing reports required by County, State, and Federal laws; and performs related work as required. Examples of Duties: Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples, listed in their relative order of importance, include all duties that may be found in positions in this class. Directs, manages and consults with social service, income maintenance, child support, and accounting supervisors, and staff to discuss problems and issues regarding federal, state and county laws and regulations, department policies and procedural interpretations; program efficiency and effectiveness and interdepartmental relationships. Directs, manages and consults with Health and Human Services Supervisors and staff regarding the planning, development, coordination, provision and evaluation of Community Health Service Program areas of family health, health promotion and disease prevention and control. Works with appropriate departments in the coordination of emergency medical services and is responsible for public health nuisance complaints in accordance with the Local Public Health Act. Supervises and plans the preparation of the County Children and Community Services Act (CCSA) Plans and the Community Health Assessment and Action Planning (CHAAP) and evaluates the prior year s activities for improved effectiveness and services. Directs the preparation and oversees the apportioning of department budgets. Prepares oral and written reports and appropriate correspondence for presentations to the County Board/Board of Health/Advisory Committees, State and Federal agencies of other involved organizations. Acts as liaison between departments and general public. Reviews, evaluates and recommends personnel changes and administrative policies and procedures; recommends new staff including hiring and discharging. Executes and administers contracts for Health and Human Services as authorized by the County Board. Promotes cooperative interdepartmental relationships and collaborative efforts with other organizations and agencies. Confers with the County Attorney s Department about legal aspects confronting the agency. May be required to serve as Community Health Services Administrator. Any other duties as assigned.