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Job Details
Working Title: Employment First Coordinator (E1MN)
Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2
Agency: Human Services Dept
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 05/05/2023
- Closing Date: 05/18/2023
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
- Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / ADSA DSD Integration
- Work Shift: Day Shift
- Work Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes, ( Approximately 10% for meetings)
- Salary Range: $28.96 - $42.67 / hourly; $60,468 - $89,094 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
- Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available.
This position serves as Disability Services Division’s Coordinator for the E1MN inter-agency partnership.
E1MN is Minnesota's state agency partnership led by the State of Minnesota Departments of Education (MDE), Employment and Economic Development (DEED), and Department of Human Services (DHS) to advance Employment First outcomes for people with disabilities. This position leads and supports inter-agency collaboration focused on delivering seamless and timely employment supports for youth and adults with disabilities, so they understand their options and get what they need to achieve and maintain competitive integrated employment.
To help manage E1MN inter-agency efforts, each E1MN partner will have a designated E1MN Coordinator to administer E1MN governance structures, help advance E1MN objectives and build coordinated communication, training and guidance that will result in common practices and improved, equitable employment outcomes.
Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- E1MN Governance and Administration: Develop and manage E1MN’s governance and administrative structures in strong collaboration with MDE and DEED counterparts to strengthen and advance interagency employment first coordination and impact.
- E1MN Engagement and Capacity Building: Coordinate and execute communication, training, outreach, and regional inter-agency activities to help E1MN partners adopt E1MN practices and deliver coordinated, person-centered employment services.
- E1MN Project Management: Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of assigned E1MN projects, quality management strategies, and strategic planning efforts.
Qualifications
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 professional working experience supporting employment services for individuals with disabilities.
Experience must include:
- Practical understanding of core public policies and acts driving E1MN’s work: Minnesota Olmstead Plan, Employment First and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) policies along with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
- Project management and process improvement skills to lead a team, make agreements, and execute a plan;
- Knowledge of disability programs including employment services;
- Experience working with employment related issues that impact those with disabilities, including physical disabilities, development disabilities, brain injury, complex health conditions, mental illness and related providers/advocacy organizations;
- Proficient at using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Project Management Software); ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Disability Studies, Psychology, Education, Public Health, or another related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.
**Master’s Degree in Social Work, Disability Studies, Psychology, Education, Public Health, or another related fields may substitute for two (2) years of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Variety of experiences building collaborations and working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures;
- Experience designing and delivering training and community engagement activities;
- Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns;
- Experience interpreting,analyzing, and implementing state level policy within employment support programs administered by DHS,DEED, and MDE;
- Facilitation skills necessary to conduct meeting and build consensus amongst teams;
- Demonstrated experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts for policies and programs;
- Ability to conduct basic quantitative analysis using Excel, including graph development and formulas;
- Experience developing reports, executing communication plans, and building shared processes and procedures;
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices (Sec. 508, ADA, WCAG, plain language, etc.).
Additional Requirements
- The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will conduct criminal background checks 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).
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 Lesli Kerkhoff at lesli.kerkhoff@state.mn.us .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID# 65390, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Dennis Stevenson at dennis.b.stevenson@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
- 12 paid 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.
