Harm Reduction Specialist - State Program Administrator Senior

Job Details

Working Title: Harm Reduction Specialist
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: Health Department

• Job ID: 79793
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be accepted through 09/06/2024.
• Date Posted: 08/31/2024
• Closing Date: 09/13/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Health Department
• Division/Unit: Health Promotion & Chronic Disease / Drug Overdose Prevention
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Up to 25%
• Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

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.

Job Summary

Help play an important role in the prevention of substance use and overdose in Minnesota. The Drug Overdose Prevention Unit of the Injury and Violence Prevention Section seeks a State Program Administrator Senior to focus on harm reduction strategies and be a Harm Reduction Specialist. This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating harm reduction efforts in various communities including but not limited to people transitioning from incarceration to communities.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Guide efforts to improve health outcomes for justice-impacted individuals.
• Support and implement Overdose Fatality Reviews (OFRs) across Minnesota when necessary, serving as the technical expert.
• Organize and advise on harm reduction initiatives within the Drug Overdose Prevention Unit and related divisions.
• Share drug overdose data with partners using strategies informed by the community.

Work may be conducted in-person in St. Paul, or as telework for applicants who reside in MN, IA, WI, ND, or SD, based on the business needs of the unit and supervisor discretion. Position location will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out of the closest MDH office location: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Mankato, Rochester, Marshall, Bemidji, or Fergus Falls. Attendance to in person quarterly meetings in St. Paul is required and there will be additional periodic requirements in office based on the business needs of the unit and supervisor discretion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describe your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the qualifications will be considered for this position.

Two (2) years of experience in public health and/or community-based health promotion and education. Experience must include the following:

• Working with community partners that focus on overdose prevention, including community-based organizations, or local public health.
• Project management.
• Program design, implementation, and evaluation.

A degree in public health, community health, social work, nursing, law, medicine, or other related field may count towards experience as follows:

• Bachelor's = 12 months
• Master's = 18 months

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities to be assessed at interview:

• Familiarity with drug overdose prevention concepts, current scientific literature, and methods particularly around harm reduction.
• Knowledge of public and or community health education and promotion principles including HIV and other infectious diseases as they relate to substance use and harm reduction.
• Knowledge of policy issues and opportunities as they pertain to drug overdose prevention.
• Ability to demonstrate experience working with individuals and communities of varied economic, racial, age, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of culturally relevant public health approaches to address and prevent the impacts of drug overdose and morbidity.
• Ability to communicate effectively to facilitate groups and community meetings.
• Knowledge of best practices for analyzing, adapting, and evaluating public health approaches with a health equity lens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with community engagement strategies and methods specifically working with culturally unique communities including the Black/African American or Native American population and justice-impacted individuals.
• Lived experience with substance use disorder or overdose, such as experience with long-term recovery, and experience with the justice system.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders including but not limited to, state agencies, community collaboratives, community-based organizations, local health departments, and individuals affected by substance use disorder and overdose.
• Ability to understand harm reduction indicators and their utilization in program planning and evaluation.
• Experience working collaboratively to set program goals and objectives, and to develop and monitor program budgets.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass a background and reference check.
• This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand occasional travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
• The successful candidate under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.

Application Details

How to Apply

Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

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 are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Genna Anderson at genna.anderson@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 Genna Anderson at genna.anderson@state.mn.us .

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.