Employment Opportunities

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Financial Worker

Two FT positions available to manage financial assistance caseload of public assistance programs.  Duties include determining eligibility & processing benefits.  Min. Quals: HS degree or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years working with the public providing customer service, conducting interviews or assessments, and/or working with eligibility programs. Two years of college coursework in Business Administration and/or Human Service related field preferred.  Requires knowledge of computer systems and ability to perform mathematical computations. Seeking excellent skills in: oral/written communication; math; reading & interpreting rules, policies & procedures. Ability to speak Spanish helpful. Salary Range: $15.89 - $24.46 per hr. Starting salary is $15.89/hr.  Request employment application from Personnel Dept., Wright County Government Center, Rm 235, 10 2nd St NW, Buffalo, MN 55313 or call 763-682-7454 or download from website @ www.co.wright.mn.us.  Resumes not accepted without application.  Deadline to apply:       May 25, 2012        EOE/AA


Public Health Nurse

FT PHN position available to work for Wright County Public Health Dept. Seeking candidates interested in determining eligibility for home and community-based services programs (waivers) and Personal Care Assistant services, conducting holistic assessments of client/family needs using independent nursing assessment skills and professional judgment, providing care coordination for clients, and providing health promotion activities for community members, especially seniors. Position requires MN State Certification as PHN. Recent graduates eligible to apply. Must have passed State Board Exam for Registered Nurse licensure prior to beginning employment. Position requires MN State PHN Certification.    No prior exp. required.  No evening, weekend and holiday work. Benefits provided. Salary: $26.72/hr.  To obtain application form, contact Personnel Dept., Wright County, Room 235, 10  2nd St. NW, Buffalo, MN 55313 or call 763-682-7454 or download from www.co.wright.mn.us.  Resumes not accepted without application form.   Deadline to apply: May 25, 2012.       EOE/AA


Social Worker III/MH Professional

Full time position in the Mental Health Unit at Wright County Human Services.  This position will provide clinical expertise to facilitate professional social work and case management services to adults and children in need of protection, mental health services and child welfare services.  Min. Qual: Master’s degree from a recognized school of social work, clinical/counseling psychology or related field and a minimum of two years of experience post Master’s Degree.  Certification as a Mental Health Professional is required in order to provide clinical consultation, support and mental health expertise.  Hiring Wage: $19.83/hr. (Salary Range: $19.83- $30.77/hr.).  Contact Personnel Dept., Wright Co. Gov. Ctr., 10 2nd St NW - Rm 235, Buffalo, MN  55313. (#763 682 7454) or download from www.co.wright.mn.us.  Resumes will not be accepted without a completed Wright County application form.  EOE/AA  Application Deadline: May 30, 2012