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Forgivable Health Care Education Loans Available

  • Kris Sundberg
  • Jun 6, 2025
  • 1 min read

The North Pine Area Hospital District has long been a cornerstone of rural health care, serving our community with a commitment to local access to quality health care. Recognizing the growing challenge of recruiting health care professionals, we introduced a program as innovative as it is practical: forgivable health care education loans.


Loans are available for either a 2- or 4-year college program, one-year technical course or health care accreditation program. The recipient of the loan must agree to work after graduation for a health care provider within the Hospital District territory for a period of four years. The loan is forgiven if the borrower fulfills the requirements of the Health Care Education Loan Forgiveness Program. A maximum of $7,000 per year is allowed by law for no more than four years.


This initiative was designed with a clear purpose—to address the shortage of health care workers in the region by investing directly in its residents. Seven people have completed their education as Paramedics, RNs, Radiology Technology, Hospital Administration and Psychiatric Nurse. Currently two more are pursuing their advanced health care education.


To Apply: Email Kris Sundberg at Kristine_sundberg@hotmail.com or go to the website

www.PineHospitalDistrict.com to get the application.

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Pine County Health and Human Services
 

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE


Eligibility Worker/LONG TERM CARE SPECIALIST – ELIGIBILITY WORKER

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Social Worker – Children’s Mental Health Case Manager

Position: Social Worker Location: Position may be eligible for telework

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Union: AFSCME Health & Human Services FLSA Status: Full-time, non-exempt (37.5 hrs/week)

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Ability to comprehend complex screening criteria, assess situations based on the criteria, assimilate and process information which is not presented in a concurrent fashion, and to make recommendations for disposition of this information. Prepares various reports, summaries, findings, etc. on cases. Consults with psychiatrists, attorneys and others regarding cases. Coordinates services for children who qualify for Children’s Mental Health Case Management

Services.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology,

sociology or closely related field or;

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of

experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.

• Also, valid Driver’s License and appropriate certification and licensure.

 

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

All applicants must complete a county application with cover letter, resume and proof of minimum qualifications. Visit the

web site at www.pinecountymn.gov/jobs to complete an online application by 4:30pm on Wednesday, June 03, 2026.

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Pine County Personnel System

Classification: County Agency Social Worker

Pay Grade: Grade 10: $30.26/hour - $39.34/hour DOQ

Rating Method: The hiring process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other

methods of selection.

Closing Date: Wednesday, June 03 @ 4:30 pm

Pine County Health and Human Services 
 
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE
 
HHS Case Aide – Financial Assistance
Position: Case Aide Location: Sandstone, MN
Union: AFSCME Health & Human Services FLSA Status: Full-time, non-exempt (37.5 hrs/week)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provide staff support to the Financial Assistance Unit. Review application forms for accuracy and completeness, collect
data for required reports, print and distribute reports per instructions, maintain unit files, receive transfer cases, notify clients
of needed verification, destroy records per retention schedule. Maintain reference manuals, filing, design forms, prepare
calendars, operate and maintain office machines (copier, videos, fax, etc.), monitor and order supplies for unit. Enter case
notes, conduct client interviews, assist clients to access appropriate community resources, refer clients to appropriate
agency units. Complete data entry for the various automated case management systems used by the agency and division,
and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Three years of successful clerical experience and/or experience working with the public or the equivalent; or
• Two years of successful clerical experience in a social services/human services agency; or
• Two years of experience as a community service aide or similar experience in a private non-profit agency or other
public agency; or
• Two years of study at an accredited two or four year college/university or similar institution, with emphasis in the
behavioral sciences (at least 23 quarter credits or 16 semester credits.)
• Also, valid driver’s license.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
All applicants must complete a county application with cover letter, resume and proof of minimum qualifications. Visit the
web site at www.pinecountymn.gov/jobs to complete an online application by 4:30pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Pine County Personnel System
Classification: Case Aide
Pay Grade: Grade 5: $21.96/hour - $27.60/hour DOQ
Rating Method: The hiring process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other
methods of selection.
Closing Date: Wednesday, December 03, 2025 @ 4:30 pm

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