State of Minnesota Jobs

Working Title: Research and Performance Management Unit Supervisor / Human Services Supervisor 4

Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 4

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/27/2024

• Closing Date : 05/17/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Aging and Disability Services /Fiscal Analysis & Results Management

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $40.17 - $57.65 / hourly; $83,874 - $120,373 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Telework Eligible : Yes

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

This team is currently Teleworking; however, this may change in the future with notice

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.

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Research and Performance Management Unit Supervisor will provide leadership and supervisory oversight to a team of specialists and data analysts who conduct cross-divisional, highly visible, and impactful research and evaluation studies and performance management activities in the Aging and Disability Services Administration (ADSA). Using an equity and continuous improvement lens, the incumbent will provide directions and strategies in the development and implementation phases to cultivate and strengthen ADSA’s approach to data-driven planning and decision-making, program evaluation and research, performance management, and improvement to Minnesota’s LTSS system and programs. Responsibilities include:

• Manage the work and provide supervision and support to a team of research and evaluation analytics professionals

• Assign and supervise complex research and evaluation projects related to disability and aging waiver programs and other major programs in the administration

• Drive performance management and systems efforts across ADSA to optimize operations, performances, and service delivery

• Provide other support and lead special projects as needed to carry out the responsibilities of the unit, division, and department

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:

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

o 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

4 years of specialized professional work experience in long-term services and support financing and service delivery systems. Experience must demonstrate the following:

· Knowledge of long-term services and supports under Medicare and Medicaid

· Experience with evaluation and performance measurement, including qualitative and quantitative study design

· Experience working with Institutional Review Boards, serving as principal investigator, conducting human subjects research, or similar

· Use analytical and visualization tools, such as Microsoft Excel and Tableau, for data manipulation, advanced statistical analysis, reporting, user-interface development, and creation of advanced visualization tools such as interactive dashboards

Planning methodologies, including large-scale project management experience managing simultaneous, numerous and complex cross-divisional projects, including working across different administrations, agencies, and external organizations on projects of high visibility and interest to the Legislature, MMB, lead agencies, and other external DHS partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Analyze, interpret, and assess potential impact of complex or vague laws and rules requiring ADSA to complete large-scale evaluations or research that inform future legislative action, ADSA policy goals and operations, and inform fiscal analysis team cost and utilization determinations

• Analyze information and initiate policy discussion that results in staff recommendations for the purpose of improving services for older adults and people with disabilities

• 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.