Otter Tail County Human Services recruits all candidates for open positions with the Minnesota Merit System. The Minnesota Merit System assists by testing and reviewing potential candidate’s applications for various positions:

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If interested in becoming a candidate for consideration in any of these positions when available at Otter Tail County Human Services, contact Otter Tail County Coordinators office to obtain a Minnesota Merit System Application. This application can also be obtained by visiting http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/agencywide/documents/pub/dhs_id_010515.hcsp . Send application to the Minnesota Merit System, Human Service Building, 444 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-3822 (address at top of application). After the MN Merit System receives the application applicant will be contacted with a date, time and location to take the appropriate test. If candidate passes the test, they will be added to the Minnesota Merit System Register.

Otter Tail County will obtain this register when an opening occurs, and potential candidates will be contacted with a letter and County application. Otter Tail County and the Minnesota Merit System are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employers.

Accounting Technician	Sorts, corrects, and reconciles a variety of accounting documents; posts data to appropriate accounts, reviews and codes financial information, disburse funds, makes deposits, and prepares financial reports.
Case Aide	Performs a variety of tasks related to the rendering of appropriate paraprofessional human services and performs related work as assigned.
Child Support Officer	Establishment, modification, and enforcement of court orders with child support, medical support, and child care issues.
Child Support Enforcement Aide	Assist Child Support Officer in establishment, modification, and enforcement of court orders with child support, medical support, and child care issues.
Financial Worker	Determining eligibility and maintaining a caseload for individuals whom are on public assistance.
Office Support Specialist	Typing, filing, record keeping, and miscellaneous clerical duties.
Chemical Dependency Counselor	To assist clients with overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, to determine the best course of treatment; and perform follow-up visits to ascertain the success of treatment programs.
Social Worker	To work with individuals and families in need of assistance with adult or child related mental health issues, to provide adult and child protection services, to provide services to elderly and developmentally disabled individuals, and other services related to licensing, adoption, and working with minor parents.