CDS Program Specialist – CFSS 📍 Mankato or Burnsville, MN | 🕒 Full-Time | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM 💲 Starting at $21.23-26.54/hour (commensurate with experience) Are you dependable, community-minded, and enjoy solving problems with a sense of humor? Join MRCI as a CDS Program Specialist and make a meaningful impact while enjoying full-time benefits, training, and opportunities for advancement. 🌟 Why Join MRCI? • Computer & Cell Phone Provided • 12 Paid Holidays • 10 Vacation Days + 10 Sick and Safe Days • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match • Company-paid Mental Health Support (counseling, legal, and financial resources) • 🛠️ What You’ll Do: • Serve as the first point of contact for clients, handling intake, payroll, and problem-solving. • Promote and explain CDS programs to clients, families, and county personnel. • Ensure timely and accurate service delivery while maintaining a customer-focused culture. • Stay current on legislative and regulatory changes affecting CDS programs. • Input budgets, process payroll and reimbursements, and track spending. • Assist with onboarding new employees and processing employment documentation. • Collaborate with counties, DHS, and other providers to develop best practices. • Perform other duties as assigned. ✅ What You Bring: Education & Experience: • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree + 3 years of related human services experience, OR • High school diploma + 6 years of related human services experience Skills & Requirements: • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills • Excellent customer service and independent decision-making abilities • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation • Ability to travel throughout Minnesota • Must pass a MN Department of Human Services background check MRCI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.