COMPASS Coordinator

Salary: $33.74 - $47.23 Hourly
Location : Faribault, MN
Job Type: Grant Funded Position
Job Number: 2026-044
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary
***FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AUGUST 31ST***

Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Services Supervisor, the Community Outreach, Mobile Prevention and Accessible Substance-Use Support (COMPASS) program coordinator will provide community-based care to individuals suffering from substance use disorder (SUD)to help them overcome barriers and move toward recovery. This position is responsible for connecting individuals to local resources, providing ongoing recovery support, and to administer funding to help individuals overcome financial barriers to their recovery success. This position will collaborate with the Rice County Behavioral Health Unit, local law enforcement agencies, and community partners. The coordinator will be responsible for monitoring participant progress and maintaining communication with law enforcement and community partners. This position is grant funded through June 30, 2028.
Examples of Duties

• Work directly with local law enforcement and partner agencies to receive and respond to referrals of identified individuals struggling with SUD.
• Contact and be of support to family members or other concerned individuals as is beneficial and appropriate.
• Coordinate and conduct community-based visits in multiple locations; virtual support may be used with clients when in-person visits are not possible or not appropriate.
• Connect and refer individuals with eligible community resources and social services, including assisting with required paperwork, as needed.
• Provide case management and coordinate related services, as needed.
• Provide follow-up with referred individuals within 48 hours.
• Provide and coordinate quarterly communication between law enforcement, interagency departments, and community organizations.
• Educate about and promote the COMPASS program within the community.
• Identify barriers within local systems and regularly share this feedback with members of the Overdose Response Council (ORC).
• Build and sustain effective relationships with individuals and organizations central to the work of the COMPASS Team.
• Advocate for system-level change.
• Attend professional development training and workshops.
• Participate in required staff meetings.
• Participate as a member of committees assigned by the supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining case notes and data tracking.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: The position requires: certification or license in chemical health, mental health, social services, or a related field; previous experience in individual and family support; valid driver's license and insurance. Must successfully pass a fingerprint based criminal history check and maintain annual certification through the BCA.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in social work, addiction studies ora related field, Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor or Licensed Social Worker with experience in addiction, Familiarity with Rice County organizations and resources, Experience managing team projects, Bilingual in Spanish and/or Somali languages
Supplemental Information

HIRING RANGE / UNION: $33.74 - $47.23 per hour / SS Unit - Grade 12HOURS: Normal working hours are 8:00am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Full-time hours equal 40 hours per week.
Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.

County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

For additional information, please follow the link to the Rice County website:
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Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
• I do not agree to the above information.

02

Which of the following best describes your level of education at the closing date of the job posting? Please make sure your degree is listed in the Education section of your application.

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Addiction Studies or related human service field.
• Master's Degree or higher in Social Work, Addiction Studies or related human service field.
• Other degree not in Social Work or related human services field.
• None of the above.

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

Which best describes your years of professional experience working with individuals with substance use disorders?

• No experience
• Less than two years
• 2 years
• 3 or more years

05

If you answered C or D to question #4, please identify the name of the employer where you received this experience. If no experience, list NA.
06

Which best describes your professional experience providing case management and/or coordinating services for individuals?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 or more years

07

If you answered C or D to question #6, please identify the name of the employer where you received this experience. If no experience, list NA.
08

Which best describes your professional experience working within community agency partnerships (health/mental health care, treatment centers, county agencies, non-profit organizations)?

• No experience
• Less than two years
• 2 years
• 3 or more years

09

If you answered C or D to question #8, please identify the name of the county or agency where you received this experience. If no experience, list NA.
10

Which of the following certifications or licensures do you currently hold?

• None of these
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug
• Licensed Social Worker
• Both CPRS and LADC
• Both CPRS and LSW
• Both LSW and LADC
• Hold certification in all three - CPRS, LADC and LSW

11

Which describes your experience/knowledge working within harm reduction principles?

• Limited knowledge/experience
• Some knowledge/experience
• Average/Good knowledge/experience
• Extensive knowledge/experience
• No experience or knowledge

12

Please articulate your understanding of harm reduction principles and describe your experience working within this model to support your answer in #12. If no experience, list NA.
13

Do you have experience implementing crisis intervention strategies?

• Yes
• No

14

If you answered yes to question #14, please describe your experience with crisis intervention strategies, including your training and the name of the employer where you received this experience. If no experience, list NA.
15

Do you have professional experience working in multidisciplinary team settings?

• Yes
• No

16

If you answered yes to question #16, please identify the name of the employer where you received this experience. If no experience, list NA.
17

Do have professional experience working with law enforcement in any capacity?

• Yes
• No

18

If you answered yes to question #18, please identify the name of the employer where you received this experience. If no experience, list NA.
19

Describe your proficiency in speaking and understanding Spanish by checking one of the answers below.

• I do not speak or understand Spanish.
• I speak and understand Spanish if the conversation is slow and simple.
• I speak and understand Spanish sufficiently well to answer general multi-part questions.
• I speak and understand Spanish fluently and can communicate on most general knowledge subjects with accuracy and precision.

20

Describe your proficiency in speaking and understanding Somali by checking one of the answers below.

• I do not speak or understand Somali.
• I speak and understand Somali if the conversation is slow and simple.
• I speak and understand Somali sufficiently well to answer general multi-part questions.
• I speak and understand Somali fluently and can communicate on most general knowledge subjects with accuracy and precision.

Required Question