Working Title: Community Prevention LeadJob Class: State Program Administrator PrincipalAgency: Health Department
Who May Apply : Open to all bidders of MDH and all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be accepted through 02/15/2024.
Date Posted : 02/09/2024
Closing Date : 02/26/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Health Department / Health-MAPE
Division/Unit : Health Improvement / HPCD IVP SEA Ovrdose Prev Staf
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Telework Eligible : Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.The Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Division is looking to add a Community Prevention Lead to their growing team! This position will be responsible for planning, establishing, and coordinating drug overdose prevention efforts in partnership with communities experience disparate rates of substance use disorder and overdose, including but not limited to Black/African American communities.Primary Job Duties:
Co-lead technical assistance, consultation, and communication to outside agencies and organizations across Minnesota, pertaining to overdose prevention strategies.
Engage and strengthen partnerships with a variety of communities.
Advance state goals and objectives for the prevention of drug overdose and the decrease in overdose disparities.
Testify as a technical expert before legislative committees, educational institutes and other public forums.
Support efforts to advance and integrate drug overdose prevention withing the Minnesota Department of Health and among State partners.
Act with a high degree of autonomy, with the ability to synthesize new information and make decisions on program and policy action in the field.
Minimum QualificationsThe following minimum qualifications must be clearly demonstrated on the applicant’s resume/application to be considered for this position.Three (3) years of working experience in the following:
Application of community health promotion strategies and methods while working effectively with diverse communities.
Use of substance abuse prevention concepts and methods and/or use of public health education and promotion principles
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with community organizations and collaboratives.
Program administration; monitoring and reporting program activities, performance, and budget.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to understand and evaluate quantitative and qualitative information, research papers and technical reports.
Working collaboratively to set program goals, objectives, and monitor program budgets.
Designing and implementing community-based health promotion and educational programs.
Experience using different social marketing techniques.
Experience presenting information as a technical expert before legislative committees, education institutes and other public forums.
Knowledge of state grant-making requirements and regulations
Additional RequirementsThe candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully pass a background check and employment reference check. There is travel associated with this position and the candidate will be responsible for transportation.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.