State of Minnesota
Deputy Director of Indian Policy - Human Services Program Coordinator
State of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
Working Title: Deputy Director of Indian Policy
Job Class: Human Services Program Coordinator
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID
: 81584
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
: 11/06/2024
Closing Date
: 11/14/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit
: DHS-Central Office / Office of Indian Affairs
Work Shift/Work Hours
: Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work
: Monday - Friday
Travel Required
: Yes (up to 25%)
Salary Range:
$39.34 - $58.47 / hourly; $82,141 - $122,085 / 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.
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Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf)
(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available
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Under administrative direction, the Deputy Director of Indian Policy directs and manages the major projects of the Office of Indian Policy. This position provides overall direction and coordination of inter-divisional work teams to develop strategies to enhance tribal and urban American Indian community infrastructures in a manner that will lead to the reduction of health disparities of American Indians. This will involve assessment of tribal and urban American Indian community readiness to expand in health and human service areas, in collaboration with tribal and urban program leaders and staff; development of program designs that will equip tribal programs to assume critical health and human service responsibilities; development of legislative and budget proposals that will enable the implementation of tribal and urban programming.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Ensure that the efforts of project staff focus on key issues and that work is completed within establish time frames.
Engage in research, business, planning, program development and negotiations with tribal governments, in the implementation of legislation that will lead to the assumption of county based human services by tribal governments.
Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of health and human services programs across the Department of Human Services (DHS) that leads to the reduction of health disparities of American Indians.
Provide leadership to the Director of Indian Policy to ensure that American Indian health and well-being strategies are considered throughout departmental planning process and are reflected in the department’s budget and legislative proposals and application for grants to external organization and agencies.
Provide expert technical assistance and advice to the Director of the Office of Indian Policy regarding enhancing tribal and urban health and human program development and implementation, government-to-government consultation with tribal governments and the implementation of the department’s tribal consultation policy.
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.
Four (4) years of experience managing programs related to working with, interacting, and collaborating with tribal nations and tribal communities. Experience must demonstrate:
Proven working knowledge and understanding of treaties, tribal sovereignty, and government relations between Tribal Nations, and federal, state, and local governments.
Strong racial equity lens and cultural competency sufficient to build strong working relationships and communicate across cultural lines.
Skilled in project planning and operations sufficient to organize projects with others, establish goals and timetables, clarify mutual expectations, and evaluate results.
Strong interpersonal skills to mediate, persuade, negotiate, and manage relationships with American Indians and urban Indians and effectively resolve problems or issues.
Knowledge of human services programming and Tribal populations served by those programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in or substantial knowledge of human services programs.
Knowledge and ability to manage and coordinate an organizational response to the queries, compliments, and complaints of the public and agency stakeholders appropriately and effectively.
Excellent judgment in providing a high level of discretion and sensitivity to issues affecting the communities.
Experience in or knowledge of government organizations, functions, and relationships.
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.
Job Class: Human Services Program Coordinator
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID
: 81584
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
: 11/06/2024
Closing Date
: 11/14/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit
: DHS-Central Office / Office of Indian Affairs
Work Shift/Work Hours
: Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work
: Monday - Friday
Travel Required
: Yes (up to 25%)
Salary Range:
$39.34 - $58.47 / hourly; $82,141 - $122,085 / 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf)
(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available
.***
Under administrative direction, the Deputy Director of Indian Policy directs and manages the major projects of the Office of Indian Policy. This position provides overall direction and coordination of inter-divisional work teams to develop strategies to enhance tribal and urban American Indian community infrastructures in a manner that will lead to the reduction of health disparities of American Indians. This will involve assessment of tribal and urban American Indian community readiness to expand in health and human service areas, in collaboration with tribal and urban program leaders and staff; development of program designs that will equip tribal programs to assume critical health and human service responsibilities; development of legislative and budget proposals that will enable the implementation of tribal and urban programming.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Ensure that the efforts of project staff focus on key issues and that work is completed within establish time frames.
Engage in research, business, planning, program development and negotiations with tribal governments, in the implementation of legislation that will lead to the assumption of county based human services by tribal governments.
Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of health and human services programs across the Department of Human Services (DHS) that leads to the reduction of health disparities of American Indians.
Provide leadership to the Director of Indian Policy to ensure that American Indian health and well-being strategies are considered throughout departmental planning process and are reflected in the department’s budget and legislative proposals and application for grants to external organization and agencies.
Provide expert technical assistance and advice to the Director of the Office of Indian Policy regarding enhancing tribal and urban health and human program development and implementation, government-to-government consultation with tribal governments and the implementation of the department’s tribal consultation policy.
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.
Four (4) years of experience managing programs related to working with, interacting, and collaborating with tribal nations and tribal communities. Experience must demonstrate:
Proven working knowledge and understanding of treaties, tribal sovereignty, and government relations between Tribal Nations, and federal, state, and local governments.
Strong racial equity lens and cultural competency sufficient to build strong working relationships and communicate across cultural lines.
Skilled in project planning and operations sufficient to organize projects with others, establish goals and timetables, clarify mutual expectations, and evaluate results.
Strong interpersonal skills to mediate, persuade, negotiate, and manage relationships with American Indians and urban Indians and effectively resolve problems or issues.
Knowledge of human services programming and Tribal populations served by those programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in or substantial knowledge of human services programs.
Knowledge and ability to manage and coordinate an organizational response to the queries, compliments, and complaints of the public and agency stakeholders appropriately and effectively.
Excellent judgment in providing a high level of discretion and sensitivity to issues affecting the communities.
Experience in or knowledge of government organizations, functions, and relationships.
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.