Working Title: Director of Performance Improvement

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 79956

• Location : Vadnais Heights

• Telework Eligible (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/21/2024

• Closing Date : 10/21/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager

• Division/Unit : Mental Health&SubsAbuseTrtSvcs / MH & Sub Abuse Exec Ldr

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• 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.

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 Director of Performance Improvement and Project Manager within the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS) division is a high-level management position that works across MHSATS in partnership with executive leaders, counties, tribes, and other stakeholders to improve planning and analytics to achieve outcomes for people served.

This position provides decision-making, coordination, and oversight, as well as tactical and administrative management. The position directs strategic planning, organizational development, continuous improvement, evaluation, change management, project management, and analytics for MHSATS. In this role, you will collaborate directly with executive management to develop, promote, and maintain high quality outcomes for MHSATS-wide initiatives. Also, assisting the Executive Director in planning for and managing change processes focused on continuous improvement and organizational development, aimed to meet strategic objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with project management, strategic planning, continuous improvement, evaluation, and data analytics

• Human resource, organization management, budget, project management and planning skills needed to develop and guide groups through major change processes aimed to meet strategic objectives and improvement organizational outcomes.

• Experience with at least three of the following:

• Statistics

• Data Analysis

• Strategic Planning

• Program and Utilization-Based Evaluation

• Survey Methodology and Design

AND

• Experience as a supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Masters degree in Social Work, Sociology, Nursing, Psychology, Public Policy, Public Health, Law, Information Technology, Organizational Development, Project Management or other fields closely related to Human Services.

• Experience using project management software to manage large projects and teams.

• Additional education/certification in analytics, evaluation, or public policy in the public sector.

• Continuous Improvement certification (Green, Black or Master Black Belt).

• Knowledge and experience with the Baldrige Excellence Framework (Health Care).

• 3 years of senior leadership experience.

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.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

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.