Job Details
Working Title: Community Health Worker Initiatives and Engagement Director- State Program Administrator Director
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director
Agency: Health Department
- Job ID: 78414
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for consideration and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Consideration for supervisors in the same classification will occur through 07/20/2024.
- Date Posted: 07/13/2024
- Closing Date: 07/26/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Health
- Division/Unit: Health Promotion & Chronic Disease/ Division Director Staff
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/ 8:00am-4:30p
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Uo to 25%
- Salary Range: $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association (MMA)
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Job Summary
Help make an impact on the health of Minnesotans by providing leadership and supervision as a State Program Administrator Director in the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) Division as the Community Health Worker (CHW) initiatives and Engagement Director. This position will lead a new Division-wide focus on CHW initiatives and collaboration, partnership, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders to advance community engagement, clinical-community linkages, and quality improvement.
Responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Engage and strengthen partnerships with community, health system, local public health, and other stakeholders.
- Supervise the work of CHW Program staff.
- Design, Implement and evaluate initiatives.
- Provide technical assistance, consultation, and communication to outside agencies and organizations across the State and nationally.
- Grant management.
Work may be conducted in-person in St. Paul, or as telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, or South Dakota, based on the business needs of the unit and supervisor discretion. Position location will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out of the closest Minnesota Department of Health office location. Occasional travel to the St. Paul office location will be required in addition to travel for purposes such as site visits and meetings with partners and community engagement activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describe your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Four (4) years professional experience in public health and/or chronic disease. Experience to include all of the following:
- Strategic planning, project management, community engagement, and meeting facilitation.
- Establishing working relationships with community members and planning groups.
- Oversight of grants and contracts.
A degree in public health, epidemiology, community health, nursing, medicine or related field may count towards professional experience as follows:
- Bachelor's = 12 months
- Master's = 18 months
- Doctoral = 24 months
Abilities and Skill to be assessed at interview:
- Ability to synthesize new information and make decisions on program and policy actions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and guide staff to work effectively with stakeholders to achieve goals.
- Ability to explain the role of community health workers to stakeholders.
- Communication skills sufficient to effectively present, written and spoken ideas and reports, to stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in public health, community health, environmental health, nursing, epidemiology, social work or related field.
- Experience in the community health worker profession, systems, stakeholders, and models.
- Experience in managing a statewide program.
- Experience managing multiple overlapping projects that engage a variety of stakeholders.
- Experience evaluating program performance.
- Experience with policy and systems-level change strategies.
Additional Requirements
- This position requires successful completion of a background check.
- This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand occasional travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
- The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.
Application Details
How to Apply
Within your application material, please clearly address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Genna Anderson at genna.anderson@state.mn.us .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Genna Anderson at genna.anderson@state.mn.us .
About Health Department
Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving and all people have what they need to be healthy.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals:
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
