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Working Title: Community Relations Specialist

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 77960

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/09/2024

• Closing Date : 12/02/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Community Relations

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,978 - $109,683 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

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.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .*

The Community Relations Specialist provides leadership and management of Community Relations projects including administrative management for the Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leadership Council (CECLC). The outcome of the work is to engage communities across Minnesota as well as work to reduce disparities and achieve equity in access to services and outcomes for underserved communities. The incumbent will work with other agencies and the communities DHS serves to develop and implement strategies to engage communities and support DHS’ efforts to bolster the department’s equity work.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Providestatewideanddepartmentalleadershipineffortsthatimproveoutcomesinaccessandservicesfor people ofcolor and American Indians in Minnesota.

• Provide staffing and coordination to the entire process and meetings for the CECLC.

• CoordinatethedevelopmentofDHS’community engagement work across Minnesota.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of specialized professional work experience managing projects related to human services, public health policy, social services, or health disparities.

Experience must include:

• Understanding of social and health disparities issues affecting populations of color, American Indians, and other populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing collaborative projects with public or private sector partners to address social/health disparities issues in social determinants of health (where our clients live, work, study, play and worship, housing health poverty, education, employment or a related area).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to engage participation from individuals at all levels of the organization and external partners.

• Ability to form and sustain collaborative and effective working relationships with a wide variety of diverse individuals, community groups, and organizations to work towards a common goal.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.