Moving Home Minnesota Strategic Project Planner / Human Services Program Consultant

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Job Details
Working Title: Moving Home Minnesota Strategic Project Planner
Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant
Agency: Human Services Department

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 12/23/2023
• Closing Date : 01/17/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Department/Central Office
• Division/Unit : Aging and Disability Services / Moving Home Minnesota
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : Yes, up to 10%
• Salary Range: $33.90 - $50.27 / hourly; $70,783 - $104,963 / 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 : Yes

This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework or a mixture of working in our office and Telework.
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Job Summary
This Moving Home Minnesota Strategic Project Planner will lead and coordinate the Division's strategic planning, systems change management, governance, and engagement strategies. Working with management, leadership and other staff, the individual manages the division's strategic approach to the overall work of the division to coordinate and maximize the effectiveness of business efforts. Responsibilities includes:

• Developing key messaging and communications to support systems change
• Planning and facilitating internal partner engagement, leading and coordinating strategic planning efforts
• Braiding and integrating multiple funding streams and transition benefit sets
• Contributing to other planning efforts across the broader administration including Aging & Disability Services Administration's strategic planning, Minnesota Olmstead Plan
• Designing governance structures and activities

The individual also provides time sensitive responses to emerging division communication, planning needs and project management. This role provides leadership and direction to staff to ensure activities across the division, and with other divisions, are coordinated, effective, and build staff capacity. In addition, the incumbent will collaborate with a large and diverse number of internal partners including other state agencies and provide leadership for priority activities needed to achieve the division's strategic and operational goals.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
3 years of specialized professional experience in strategic planning, systems change management, governance and engagement strategies.
Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Design and coordinate governance structures to support collaborative work across functions, disciplines, and agencies to achieve goals
• Provide leadership and management sufficient to build commitment, delegate effectively, coach and develop staff, and ensure cohesiveness of project teams
• Facilitate issue resolution, resolve conflicts, reach consensus with multiple communities and partners with diverse views, advise other program staff, and incent collaboration with individuals and groups who have varying technical expertise
• Engage communities and partners in the design, evaluation and continuous improvement of services and supports

Preferred Qualifications

• Manage change and employ strategies to support staff and partners through complex system reforms
• Communicate clearly and professionally with a variety of individuals and groups, in person and in writing
• Knowledge of: Medical Assistance, home and community-based services and programs, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Olmstead and Jenson Decisions, Older Americans Act, Money Follows the Person grant, and other federal and state policy directions in long-term care, transition services, housing, and employment.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or cultures

Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
Application Details
How to Apply
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 .
If you have questions about the position, contact Amy Petersen at Amy.Petersen @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 JaKeya Spencer at JaKeya.Spencer@state.mn.us .
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services' ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DHS_ADA@state.mn.us for assistance.
About Human Services Dept
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.