LOR Facility Administrator - Unclassified

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LOR Facility Administrator - Unclassified

Salary

$97,565.35 - $145,092.32 Annually

Location

(Lake Owasso Residence) Shoreview, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-00161

Department

62A01-Lake Owasso/Admin

Opening Date

03/18/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Basic Function

Basic Function

The current vacancy is in the Social Services Department.  The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department.

To provide direction and oversight by leading a facility that meets the needs of people served in our programs. To direct, and administer the Lake Owasso Residence by assigning responsibility, directing resources, and establishing missions and outcomes; to establish policies and procedures which comply with state and federal regulations and current practice standards in coordination with county directives and resolutions; to prepare and monitor the Lake Owasso Residence's annual budget; to manage and supervise nursing services, food services, social services, resident activities and development services, plant operation and maintenance, laundry and housekeeping services; and to perform related duties as assigned.

This position will remain open for application until filled; applicants should respond promptly as initial screening of resumes and letters of interest will occur the week of April 12th, 2024 with interviews likely occurring the week of April 15th, 2024. 

Please be sure to complete the online application in its entirety and attach your letter of interest and resume. Your letter of interest should include a brief (one page) narrative describing your interest in this position, understanding of the duties, and why you feel you are a suitable candidate for the position. Please also include in your narrative answer, how you advance racial equity, how you have worked with organized labor, and approaches to assessing and improving the quality of care at a health care facility.
 
Flexible Workplace
This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace policy
 

Examples of Work Performed

  1. Promote a diverse and respectful workplace.
  2. Create a healthy living experience for our residents.
  3. Advance racial equity and cultural engagement in the work we do for Ramsey County.
  4. Develop and administer the annual budget for the Lake Owasso Residence to ensure that expenditures are consistent with county board guidelines and Minnesota Department of Human Services regulations and maximize non-county revenues.
  5. Direct and manage the provision of all services to residents by developing internal policies and practices that ensure humane and individualized medical and residential, and development services.
  6. Develop programs and an annual plan. Regularly evaluate progress toward outcomes and performance goals.
  7. Supervise management staff and allocates staff and other resources to the various service divisions to assure adequate coverage, quality services and compliance with state and federal law, rules and regulations governing residential facility licensure and certification.
  8. Consult with other medical and social service professionals, other residential treatment providers, other county, state and federal representatives, and special interest groups to analyze systemic problems, to identify changing trends and to influence change.
  9. Approve and direct program mission.
  10. Meet with union representatives, employees, and personnel, and immediate supervisory staff to settle or represent collective bargaining issues.
  11. Represent Lake Owasso Residence before county board, community groups, civic organizations, and consumer groups.
  12. Investigate complaints against facility and/or staff.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification.  Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, a behavioral science or closely related field.

Experience:  Seven years of professional supervisory experience serving people with physical, mental and intellectual disabilities.

Substitution: None.
 
Certifications/Licensure: None.

Exam/Screening Process Information

This position will remain open for application until filled; applicants should respond promptly as initial screening of resumes and letters of interest will occur the week of April 1st, 2024 with interviews likely occurring the week of April 15th, 2024.

 To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader).
 
 This is an unclassified, at-will position, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official.   This position requires an open screening and selection process.  There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, position.  All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration.  Please read below for further instructions.
 
Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:
Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."
 
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from appointment, or removed from employment.
 
 E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
 
 Equal Opportunity Employer:
 Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.
 
 For information about the position/hiring process contact: Patrick Lemmon at Patrick.Lemmon@co.ramsey.mn.us or by phone at 651-266-2726.
Agency
Ramsey County
Phone
(651) 266-2700
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ramsey/default.cfm

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at https://www.ramseycounty.us/employees/employee-open-enrollment-2024-benefits
 

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
    • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance – three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
    • MetLife Dental Insurance – two plan options offered
    • VSP Vision Insurance – Advantage Plan offered
 
  • Pre-tax Benefit Program
    • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
    • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan
 
  • Paid time off
    • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
    • 11 scheduled holidays and one floating holiday
    • Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
    • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
    • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay
 
  • Retirement benefits
    • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
    • New employees become vested after five years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
    • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
    • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation
 
  • Transit and parking
    • Fully funded Metropass.
    • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account
 
  • Employee well-being
    • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
    • Wellness programming
    • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions
 
  • Life Insurance and Disability leave
    • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available 
    • Long-term Disability – County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee’s lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
    • Short-term Disability – option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period
 
  • Career development
    • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
    • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
    • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
    • Employee resource groups – help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey County's 2024 benefits, visit: https://www.ramseycounty.us/employees/employee-open-enrollment-2024-benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have or have you ever held a professional license?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the type of license(s) and the State or jurisdiction the license is or was held; also indicate the status of your license(s). If this does not apply to you, please write "N/A" in the space provided.
04
Have you completed or currently participating in any of the following Public Sector Partnership Programs at Ramsey County? Examples may include a program in partnership with HIRED, Project for Pride in Living (PPL), Ramsey County Workforce Solutions, or an internship (including Right Track Plus), fellowship, limited duration assignment, provisional assignment, temporary opportunity or participating in a work experience like the Young Adult Career Academy, or job shadow experience. Answer No, if none of the above.
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have experience working with an organized labor environment (Union)?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Please specify the number of years you possess of professional supervisory experience serving people with physical, mental and intellectual disabilities Also include the name of your employer and job title.
07
Please describe your experience running a large, congregate care environment working with people who have developmental disabilities or live with mental health issues. Please further describe examples of working with the families of people in congregate care environments and the community in which they live.
08
Please be sure to complete the online application in its entirety and submit your letter of interest and resume. Your letter of interest should include a brief (one page) narrative describing your interest in this position, understanding of the duties, and why you feel you are a suitable candidate for the position. Please also include in your narrative answer, how you advance racial equity and assess and improve the quality of care at a health care facility.
  • Yes
  • No

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