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Working Title: Culture of Safety Lead

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 82654

• 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 : 12/17/2024

• Closing Date : 01/06/2025

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

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / ADSA Disability Services Admin

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 10%

• 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

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

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.

The Culture of Safety Lead will direct and oversee the Division’s Culture of Safety/Collaborative Safety initiatives. This role will collaborate with other departments and State agencies are using similar models to integrate best practices and key learnings. The role will be responsible for evaluation of outcomes, quality assurance, and other continuous improvement activities to improve the state’s incident monitoring and implementation of services, practices, and policies. The incumbent support people with complex needs through the development and implementation of new evidence-based strategies, programs, policies, and systems to change current services and supports. These initiatives align with the goals and requirements of the Positive Supports Rule, positive behavior support practices, person-centered practices, safety science, and related rules/policies/practices and best practices.

Some Responsibilities Include:

• Coach, mentor, and lead the Community Capacity and Positive Support staff assigned to work on the Culture of Safety initiative and incident monitoring

• Lead strategic planning and statewide designs for Culture of Safety work aimed to improve integration of person centered, positive supports throughout the service delivery system and support people in the community

• Provide direction for partner engagement, technical assistance (TA), training, education, and consultation to lead agencies, providers, division staff and management on prohibited and restricted procedures, service suspensions and terminations and person-centered, positive support policies

• Utilize research of best practices and analysis of relevant data related to the implementation and use of positive support strategies, coordinate DHS efforts to effectively support people with complex behaviors in community-based settings

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of specialized experience in policy, system change, and/or program development relating to community-based services. Experience must include:

• Extensive knowledge of Culture of Safety Initiative, safety science, positive support, and/or person-centered principles and practices

• Knowledge of Minn. Statute 245D and Minn. Rule 9544 related to home and community-based services

• Knowledge of Minnesota’s home and community-based services and policies

• Experience with project management, continuous quality/process improvement, program redesign or related approaches.

• Demonstrated leadership sufficient to establish work goals and expectations, anticipate problems, plan contingencies, evaluate results, provide feedback, and advise others.

• Use of Microsoft Office Suite basic programs along with PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of disabilities programs at both the state and federal levels

• Strong human relations and communication skills with ability to successfully manage sensitive interactions and situations.

• Ability to give presentations and to facilitate meetings to guide, solicit and explore diverse perspectives.

• Oral and written communication skills to communicate in-person and large group settings

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, education, public health, or related fields

• 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.

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.