Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Working Title: Adult Protection System Training and Communications Specialist

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2

Agency: Human Services Department

• Job ID : 76574

• 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 : 05/09/2024

• Closing Date : 05/22/2024

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

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Adult Protection Policy

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day shift, 8:00am-4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 5%

• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

a) This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework or a mixture of working in our office and 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.

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 Adult Protection System Training and Communications Specialist, as part of the Adult Protection Unit, supports the commissioner’s role in training for awareness and response to reports of suspected vulnerable adult maltreatment. This position supports safety, dignity, justice and person-centered services for vulnerable adults by establishing strategy for communications and training in the adult protection system with a primary focus on county and tribal agencies responsible for response to reports of suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult made to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center. The incumbent is the expert resource for the unit in communications and training. Responsibilities include:

• Develop, select and implement long and short-term strategic planning for internal and external stakeholder communications

• Develop communications for a variety of stakeholder audiences

• Analyze training needs and develops training solutions to produce effective outcomes

• Develop educational and training activities for external and internal partners that meet legislative requirements and which apply policy to support compliance with statute, rules and ethics to result in person-centered outcomes for vulnerable adults

• Design, develop, schedule and delivers communications, trainings, meetings and conferences using a variety of modalities

• Monitor and manage national certification and licensure processes, learner transcripts and provides technical support to customers

The incumbent is an integral part of the Adult Protection Unit functioning under limited supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

3 years professional experience designing and developing educational or training solutions and methods. Experience must include:

· Knowledge of issues surrounding the provision of adult protective services and elder abuse prevention including: policy issues; legislative/legal issues; reporting service and protection system issues; ethics

· Knowledge of state vulnerable adult statutes, protection system, county social service systems and statewide human service delivery systems, including community health programs, mental health programs, facilities for special-needs populations and medical assistance, governmental and nongovernmental organizations, agencies and professions impacted by this area

· Issues surrounding prevention, awareness, reporting, response and person-centered outcomes for vulnerable adults who have experienced, or are at risk of, maltreatment

· Project management sufficient to organize projects, establish goals, and timetables, clarify mutual expectations and evaluate results.

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Education, Instructional Design, e-Learning Design or a related field may substitute for 1 year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management sufficient to organize projects, establish goals, and timetables, clarify mutual expectations and evaluate results

• Experience managing conferences, or in event planning

• Conceptual, analytical, and problem solving skills including problem definition, observation, date

• 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.