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Minnesota Department of Health · 11 hours ago

Health Aging Systems Planner - Planner Principal State

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$32.40/hr - $47.76/hr

3+ years exp

The Minnesota Department of Health is committed to improving the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The Health Aging Systems Planner will shape public health strategies to enhance brain health and healthy aging, leading initiatives to educate and engage stakeholders in dementia risk reduction and epilepsy programming.

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Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning and implement activities to educate providers, improve clinical practice, and engage stakeholders in dementia risk reduction, early detection and diagnosis, disease management, and caregiver support

Contribute to the Aging and Healthy Communities Unit’s Epilepsy programming including working collaboratively with unit staff and external partners to identify gaps through strategic use of data and build coordinated systems that ensure Minnesotans at risk for or living with epilepsy and seizure disorders and their caregivers have equitable access to opportunities and resources to support their well-being and quality of life

Provide strategic planning expertise and consultation to the Aging and Healthy Communities Unit, its partners, and healthy aging stakeholders related to age-friendly health system strategies, clinical-community linkages, and aging related social determinants of health (SDOH)

Qualification

Public health experienceChronic disease managementProject managementPolicy impact knowledgeAlzheimer’s knowledgeAge-Friendly care principlesQuality improvement processesCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Three (3) years of experience working within public health, chronic disease prevention and management or health promotion. Experience must include the following:

Counseling and/or providing referrals for adults at risk of or receiving care for a chronic disease

Project management experience that includes designing work plans, offering solutions, evaluating results and conveying outcomes to stakeholders

Working with multi-disciplinary teams and individuals from a variety of backgrounds

Knowledge of the impact that policy and systems changes can have on the quality, delivery, and accessibility of clinical services

Ability to edit, organize, and synthesize relevant information from diverse sources to create public health communications, professional education resources, programs, plans and reports

Preferred

Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias including risk and protective factors, signs and symptoms of dementia, quality dementia care models, and important role of dementia caregivers

Knowledge of principles and models of Age-Friendly care

Knowledge of quality improvement processes in clinical practice related to chronic disease prevention and management in care delivery systems

Knowledge of organizational structure, methods and procedures of MDH needed to implement complex projects and to interact appropriately with internal partners and contractors

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care