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Working Title: Age Friendly Council Director

Job Class: Human Services Manager 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 85965

+ **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** : 05/01/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/21/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / ADSA DS Services & Standards

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 25%

+ **Salary Range:** $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ **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

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering county along the Minnesota state line. Effective June 1, employees living within 75 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 75 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time.

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.

Position is responsible for managing the strategic goals and funding informed by the recommendations and providing leadership for all activities of the Age-Friendly MN Council (“the Council”), which includes efforts to:

+ Advance age-friendly policies and programs, including guiding and coordinating state agencies and supporting local governments;

+ Manage equity-informed community grant awards to dozens of local and tribal communities seeking to become age-friendly; and

+ Coordinate development of reforms to the emergency preparedness response system to ensure better future protections for older adults, communities and families experiencing disasters

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience*

*Leadership experience can include:

+ Experience as a supervisor, leadworker, team lead, project lead;

+ Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

+ A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

+ 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

+ 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

4 years of specialized professional work experience in application of concepts and principles of planning, program and policy development. Experience must include the following:

+ Knowledge ofand experience with concepts of Age-Friendly ecosystem including planning, program and policy development;

+ Comprehensive understanding, knowledge, skills and experience in the application of concepts and methods of group facilitation

+ Experience and ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize, and to speak and write clearly about issues, policies and their implications to state government and the public

+ Experience in designing work plans for large studies or projects

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience and ability to manage and lead projects and teams

+ Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, agencies and service delivery systems impacting older persons

+ Solid organizing and prioritizing ability

+ Experience and ability to manage and lead projects and teams

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.