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Working Title: Nicotine and Cannabis Policy Lead

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 79641

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/23/2024

• Closing Date : 09/13/2024

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

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / BHDH BH SUD Policy

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, (Approximately 5% for meetings)

• Salary Range: $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / 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. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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 (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available.

The incumbent in this position will provide leadership, direction and coordination for major service delivery design and implementation around nicotine and cannabis treatment in accordance with state and federal regulations and mandates. The duties and tasks of the incumbent include taking lead responsibility for nicotine treatment policy review, development, and implementation. The incumbent will be expected to take a leading role in the development of strategies for how nicotine treatment will be funded, managed, delivered, and evaluated. The incumbent will report on various activities, projects, and outcomes to their supervisor and other managers within the division or department. The work of this position will involve participation in the broad-based departmental effort to establish goals and reforms using a work plan developed between the division management and the incumbent.

Domain of responsibilities include:

• Provide nicotine and cannabis treatment policy analysis, development, and planning expertise to the Behavioral Health Division and other requesting administrations of the department.

• Provide leadership and support to the Behavioral Health Division regarding projects that develop and enhance nicotine and cannabis treatment services.

• Functions as the liaison between the Behavioral Health Administration and Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Programs to provide guidance, technical assistance, and support for programs to implement nicotine and cannabis treatment into their programing.

• Work with partners including the Lung Mind Alliance, Department of Health, American Lung Association, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield to assist in the development of a comprehensive approach to increasing access to nicotine treatment for clients in Substance Use Disorder, Opioid Use Disorder, and Mental Health Treatment Programs.

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 and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of specialized experience working a nicotine or cannabis program supporting policy and/or procedures.

Experience must clearly demonstrate:

• A broad-based understanding of federal/state law and polices relating to treatment strategies for tobacco and/or cannabis use disorder treatment services and supports.

• Knowledge of the history of services and familiarity with a variety of treatment models, essential in evaluating current and proposed systems.

• Knowledge of roles and relationships of county, Tribal Nations, state, and federal governments.

• Experience with managing complex projects and knowledge of continuous improvement tools/methods.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.

• Experience providing training and technical assistance regarding quality assurance strategies and processes.

• Understanding of how to increase and integrate local capacity building efforts with local planning and purchasing systems for nicotine and cannabis treatment support and recovery services.

• Experience, including either professional or volunteer, with tobacco and nicotine cessation services.

• Proficiency in excel, statistics and delivering data in reports and/or presentations.

Additional Requirements

• Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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.