NorthPoint Health & Wellness Chief Executive Officer

Description

Hennepin County is seeking a NorthPoint Health & Wellness ChiefExecutive Officer to lead, develop and sustain the community health and human services transformational change efforts in North Minneapolis through the operation of its Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
For more than 50 years, NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center in North Minneapolis has made history as it partners with community to improve health outcomes. NorthPoint centers the well-being of its largely Black, Indigenous, Latino/Latinx, Asian, Immigrant and LGBTQIA+ patient and participant population by offering medical, dental, behavioral health and human services.
The position functions under the general direction of the NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center Community Board pursuant to the Co-Applicant agreement between the Community Board and Hennepin County related to the operation of the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), directing the programmatic services delivered through NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center Inc., and establishing effective community programming and public relations efforts on behalf of the Community Board.
This position is also accountable to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and is under the direction of the County Administrator related to the ongoing financial and human resources functions of the FQHC operated within the Hennepin County Health line of business.
Location and hours:
The NorthPoint Health & Wellness ChiefExecutive Officer's primary work location is at the NorthPoint Health and Wellness main campus located at 2220 Plymouth Ave North Minneapolis, MN 55411 and other locations throughout Hennepin County in order to meet business needs. Based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to the greater Twin Cities metro area.
About the position type:
This position is full-time, benefit-earning and unclassified. Unclassified positions are non-permanent (at will) and are not subject to HR law/rules.
This position is internally classified as a NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center Executive Director.
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NOTE:You must attach a resume and cover letter (PDF or Word) with your application materials to be considered for this position.
In this position, you will:

• Serve as Chief Executive Officer of NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center pursuant to the Co-Applicant Agreement between the NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center Community Board and Hennepin County.
• Develop, implement, and administer programs in response to Community Board direction, patient, participant, and community's health and human services service needs.
• Incorporate priorities and initiatives established by the County Board and County Administration for the delivery of community health and human services.
• Lead clinical operations and workforce of the multi-specialty medical, dental and behavioral health center with an operating budget of over $52 million and staff of over 280.
• Lead operations of NorthPoint Inc., community non-profit with an operating budget of $12 million and staff of 85.
• Develop initiatives in partnership with educational, community and philanthropic organizations to improve the health and well-being of residents of North Minneapolis.
• Work to assure health and well-being for residents through policies, programs and strategies that address the social determinants of health.
• Partner with other professional, governmental, and health care organizations and groups on health and county initiatives.
• Work with the County's intergovernmental relations staff to guide legislative strategies to ensure the best possible outcomes for North Minneapolis residents; influence and advise the state and federal government on behalf of primary care health and social conditions.
• Participate as a department director and collaborate with various County departments to effectively identify needs, develop, and administer programs that deliver primary care and related human services to the community.

• Master's degree or higher in public administration, health administration, hospital administration, public health, or business administration with an emphasis in health care, or related field, and five or more years of administrative experience
• Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields and seven or more years of the required administrative or management experience.

• Customer Focus – Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of current and potential customers; establish and maintain effective relationships with community groups; ability to communicate customer focus to the organization.
• Integrity and Trust – Widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; keep confidences; admit mistakes; establish and maintain trusting and respectful relationships with others.
• Create Vision & Purpose – Communicate a vision and sense of core purpose that is in line with that of the county; can inspire and motivate all staff.
• Relationship Management – Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with partners on the county, regional, state and national level; establish effective partnerships with labor organizations; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with community, advisory boards, and elected officials.
• Organizational Management – Direct and administer complex and changing programs and services.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Foster commitment and build support for a diverse and inclusive organization that represents the residents we serve.
• Leadership – Provide effective leadership to direct reports and the organization; is an experienced, and visionary leader with excellent people and communication skills; ability to link actions back to vision and mission.
• Strategic Resource Management – Effectively manage a broad spectrum of resources including human resources, financial and capital projects, and technology.

• Experience:
  • Leading and managing staff at the executive level.
  • Working in a leadership role at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and/or with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
  • Leading non-profit organizations.
  • Serving and representing a diverse community.
  • Strategically manage budgets and finances to align with department-wide fiscal framework and targets.
  • Engaging communities and stakeholders.
  • Maintaining provider relationships.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to examine and directly address the impacts of structural and institutional racism and successfully apply diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices to address social determinants of health, including:
  • Leading an environment where team members follow a holistic and culturally responsive approach for service delivery specifically with Black, Indigenous, Latino/Latinx, Asian, Immigrant and LGBTQIA+ communities.
  • Working understanding of cultural differences and the impacts of culture on service effectiveness, organizational effectiveness, and effective relationships with staff, partners, and those we serve.
• Knowledge of operational and financial aspects of Federally Qualified Health Centers, including strategic business planning and human resource management, provisions of federal, state, and local legislation and regulatory bodies pertaining to health care delivery.
• Ability to:
  • Provide leadership and effectively communicate strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity & inclusion.
  • Understand racial, gender, LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, and other differing ability equity.

Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success