County Jobs in Baxter, MN (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $47,943.00 - $71,915.00 Annually
Location : Community Services Building, 204 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00076
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Objective
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. FIRST ROUND OF INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8TH, APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED.
Be part of an organization whose mission is to "Serve Well, Deliver Value, and Drive Results". Join our team for a rewarding work experience. Crow Wing County is currently recruiting for a Financial Worker to work in our Community Services Department.
This position works with County residents to determine which income maintenance program services will assist them in meeting their economic and social service needs. Daily work includes benefit determinations, re-evaluating eligibility and communicating program requirements to clients which requires effective communication skills in person and over the phone. The goal of a Financial Worker is to support program participants in achieving the highest possible degree of independence from public assistance; to support participants in addressing those barriers that prevent them from achieving and maintaining self-sufficiency.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are representative of the type of work performed.

• Conduct interviews with individuals to assess their needs, gather information, and determine what governmental or community resources can meet those needs.
• Determine on-going eligibility of clients for multiple public assistance programs; conduct interviews, and review and verify information on clients' status with respect to program requirements.
• Determine initial eligibility for households applying for emergency assistance or active on public assistance and applying for additional programs; conduct interviews, and review and verify information on clients' status with respect to program requirements. Perform mathematical calculations and analysis, and interpret financial documents to determine earned and unearned income and assets.
• Effectively communicate program time limits, expectations and other program requirements to the client, and serve as a central point of communication for financial, childcare and employment services.
• Determine benefit amounts for clients, and re-determine benefit amounts required by changes in a client's status, by reviewing and verifying client information, preparing budgets and related documents, and calculating benefit amounts in accordance with established benefit standards.
• Perform data entry on, retrieve information from, and employ other keyboard skills with multiple county and state computer systems.
• Advise clients of case status, including explaining eligibility requirements and benefit factors, refer clients to programs to assist them in maintaining eligibility, and to programs and other community resources in the event the client is no longer eligible for public assistance.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the current requirements of multiple income maintenance programs through meetings, training sessions to include developing and maintaining awareness and understanding of public assistance programs and resources.
• Assess clients' ability to become self-sufficient by identifying strengths and weaknesses and advise clients on options to promote self-sufficiency.
• Process asset assessments as required for nursing home and elderly waiver medical assistance programs.
• Make referrals for fraud investigations and perform related follow up functions, when necessary.
• Attend appeal hearings and documents the actions taken by the agency regarding eligibility or amount of public assistance issued.
• Coordinate services by collaborating with staff and external service providers.
• Provide caseload coverage for co-workers; on-the-job training for staff new to the agency or new to a particular program.
• Ability to work well both independently and as a team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Three or more years experience of a similar nature and scope of responsibility or equivalent knowledge gained from a combination of education and/or experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of department programs and operations.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior.
• Ability to establish and prioritize goals.
• Ability to utilize effective interviewing techniques.
• Ability to organize and coordinate job activities and remain objective.
• Ability to help solve complex problems.
• Ability to accurately process detailed information according to established timelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate and complete reports and case records.
• Ability to comprehend and follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of investigative interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Data Practices Act, records retention schedules and HIPPA policies

This summary is intended for general information purposes and does not represent the legal description of our benefit package. The summary plan descriptions, Crow Wing County personnel manual, or applicable labor contract contains more complete information and will prevail in the event of a discrepancy.
Compensation
The county strives to be a market competitive employer with compensation rates that are externally competitive and internally equitable. Compensation rates are governed by the county pay matrix and applicable labor contract. Information regarding the county pay programs is available in the Human Resource Department.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
PTO benefit accrues at the rate of 21 days per year for the first 3 years for regular full-time staff and is pro-rated for regular part-time staff.
Holidays
The 12 calendar holidays that are observed by Crow Wing County are as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Health Insurance
Regular full-time employees and their dependents are eligible for group health insurance coverage, administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Eligibility begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Regular part-time employees regularly scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis.
Dental Insurance
Delta dental benefit is available to those participating in a health insurance plan. Calendar year annual maximum of $1000 per person.
Life Insurance
Regular full-time employees shall be provided a term life insurance policy of $50,000. Optional life insurance is available at the employee's expense.
Short-Term Disability
Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible for short-term disability following 6 months of qualifying employment. Short-term disability payments begin on the first day following 14 consecutive calendar days of absence attributable to a qualifying disability. The plan provides income replacement of up to 50% of regular pay subject to a maximum limit of $1,000 per week.
Long-Term Disability
Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible. Long term disability pays 50% of salary up to a maximum of $4,000 per month beginning on day 91 of total disability. The maximum benefits duration is up to the social security normal retirement date.
Retirement Plan
Retirement benefits are provided through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on PERA visit their at
01
Which best describes your level of education:

• No Degree
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• AAS Degree or Diploma in a DHS approved Public Welfare Worker Program
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree

02
Select the response that represents your years of work experience in clerical, customer service or client service or a closely related field:

• No Experience
• Some experience but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 or more years

03
Choose the answer that best describes your work experience in Minnesota Public Assistance programs:

• None
• Some experience but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 6 years
• 6 or more years

04
Select all of the responses that represent your work experience

• HIPPA
• Minnesota Data Practices Act
• Child Care Assistance
• Emergency Assistance
• Long Term Care
• Diversionary Work Program
• Health Care
• General Assistance
• Group Residential Housing
• Minnesota Family Investment Program
• Minnesota Supplemental Aid
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
• No Experience

05
For each of the work experience you selected in the question above, please describe your experience, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you selected "No Experience" please type "No Experience" in the space provided.
06
Check all computer software you have experience working with:

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• MAXIS
• MEC2
• MMIS
• PRISM
• On-Base
• METS
• No Experience

07
For each of the computer software experience you selected in the question above, please describe your experience, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume, including your level of proficiency. If you selected "No Experience" please type "No Experience" in the space provided
08
Describe your ability to plan and organize assignments to create timely, accurate work products; and, work efficiently, remain focused, and handle interruptions effectively, as well as when and where you gained this competency.
09
Describe your experience in process improvement efforts. Include your level of involvement, your role, and the amount of time dedicated to process improvement efforts, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided above.
10
I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I understand that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that I may no longer be considered for the position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question