Aging & Adult Services Division Director; Executive Director, MN Board on Aging / Human Services ..., St. Paul, Minnesota

When all employees are embraced, respected and heard, we will build a collaborative, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist culture where everyone thrives.

Working Title: Aging & Adult Services Division Director; Executive Director, MN Board on Aging
Job Class: Human Services Manager 4
Agency: Human Services Department

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/10/2024
• Closing Date: 05/01/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Department / Central Office
• Division/Unit: Aging and Disability Services Administration
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes, up to 25%
• Salary Range: $45.58 - $65.26 / hourly; $95,171 - $136,262 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

This position is mainly in office and may allow for a flexible work arrangement to Telework

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.

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Job Summary

On behalf of DHS and the Minnesota Board on Aging, establish a collaborative environment and provide dual leadership for the aging services infrastructure in Minnesota. Be Executive Director of the Minnesota Board on Aging and provide leadership and policy lead for the State Unit on Aging under the Older Americans Act.

In a leadership role, take public awareness to a higher level as government entities, the private sector, non-profits and local communities, position resources and economically brace for the major shift in demographics that is taking place over the next several decades. Provide innovative thinking and new directions as a highly visible change agent.

In a dual leadership role, transition Minnesota's aging service system from an institutional model of service delivery to one that is primarily community based with focus on allowing individuals to stay at home with needed supports as long as possible. Provide leadership to state, county, and non-profit entities to strategically plan for and provide sustainable financial, housing, and health care options for aging populations that allow individuals to remain in settings of choice and receive quality care for as long as possible. Ensure inclusive processes that recognize all voices and perspectives. Design statewide and DHS service and funding infrastructures for and implement sustainable, fiscally supported aging services strategies that combine housing & service delivery care systems. Develop services systems that are culturally competent and work well for diverse cultures.

Examine and align the State's major service systems for individuals age 65 and older with those for individuals with disabilities, focusing first on the changing needs of individual. Develop and promote systemic and policy change options that give individuals access to the right services at the right time, regardless of age. System design addresses consumers across the need spectrum and slows the use of deep safety net services. Implement through collaboration the DHS Aging Vision.

Direct the strategic use of a major block of grants and target associated funds to achieve needed results, statewide, regionally, and at the community level. Noting that additional funds and outside-funded supports will be needed over the next several decades, use the division's resources to seek alternatives to current sources of funds and build the relationships needed to sustain aging adults in their communities.

Provide leadership for and manage Older Americans Act initiatives, resources, and programs. Provide leadership and manage, as appropriate, Medical Assistance waiver, Alternative Care, Long-Term Care Consultation. Provide leadership for initiatives in partnership with federal departments, including CMS and AoA and with DHS divisions, including DSD, Healthcare Purchasing, and others.

Provide leadership and management for state initiatives and demonstrations in the expansion and enhancement of information and assistance services, simplification and acceleration of the availability of home and community-based services, promotion of disease prevention and chronic care management and enhanced caregiver services. All these are need to meet future service demands.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Managerial experience

AND

3 years of experience with long-term care/again and vulnerable adults and experience managing programs, including strategic planning and directing the work of staff. Experience must demonstrate:

• Understanding of the overall long-term care system, its interdependencies, funding, role, and functional understanding of how it works
• Knowledge of and able to successfully work with the long-term care industry and community-based business and political infrastructures
• Knowledge of aging network and its services delivery systems, including area agencies on aging, health plans, counties, for profit organizations and private not-for-profit agencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong human relations skills, negotiations skills, and political savvy
  
• Knowledge of Ombudsman program and its relationship to other Title VII programs, including legal services and elder abuse prevention
  
• Ability to manage a large division's resources, functions, and operations. Ability to acquire, prudently manage, leverage, and strategically use federal, state, and acquired private sector dollars
  
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or cultures
  

Additional Requirements

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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 Emmanuel Nwala at Emmanuel.Nwala@state.mn.us .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to JaKeya Spencer at jakeya.spencer@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.