**Working Title: Strategy and Performance Coordinator** **Agency: Human Services Department** + **Job ID** : 84058 + **Location** : St. Peter, MN + **Telework Eligible** : Yes -This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-effective-7-21-21.pdf) or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-effective-7-21-21.pdf) + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/20/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/06/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs + **Division/Unit** : DCT Support Services / Forensic Services Quality + **Work Shift:** Day Shift + **Work Hours** : 8:00am - 4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Occasional + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **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 Minnesota Forensic Services Program - St. Peter is seeking an individual to join our Quality Team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Strategy and Performance Coordinator! The coordinator is responsible for development, coordination, implementation, and management of Strategic Planning activities and engagement. This position will develop methods of support and facilitate enhancing engagement in Strategic Plan initiatives and focus areas throughout Forensic Services. The position will assist in alignment of goals identified by Forensic Services Leadership and promote engagement by staff in the strategies that increase the quality of care and services to the people served at Forensic Services. The Strategic Planning Coordinator oversees the development of processes and procedures for ensuring compliance with state and federal standards and requirements which govern healthcare licenses and accreditation. The Strategic Planning Coordinator will direct activities to monitor, audit, analyze, and report program performance against established standards. As a contributor to the Forensic Services Leadership Team, the Coordinator will provide leadership in organizational planning and will advise the team of quality issues which require organizational solutions. Job duties for this position include but are not limited to: + Lead the development, coordination, implementation and management of the FS Strategic Plan and associated initiatives under the direction of the FS Quality Director and FS Exec Team. + Ensure active and effective engagement in strategic plan development, initiatives and strategies through processes such as: Strategic Planning processes, Strategic Planning updates and communication, Performance improvement projects, and monitoring of key quality indicators. + Provide the FS Leadership Team, FS Director of Quality, and DCT Strategic Planning Director with the information and data analysis necessary for decision making and long-range planning on program implications. Implement data processes that support ability to analyze data to provide recommendations, monitor performance metrics, and identify opportunities for improvement in facility engagement in planning strategies. + Develop and implement FS Strategic Planning educational materials (written materials and other creative mechanisms) to support enhanced engagement by all staff throughout FS in the Strategic Plan. Engagement in integration activities in all areas of the facility. + Drafting policies, working with medical staff and leaders, and researching best practice standards. + Direct activities to monitor, audit, analyze, and report program performance against established standards. **Minimum Qualifications** + Three (3) years or more of professional experience in a healthcare or human services related field. + Ability to gather, analyze and present forensic data findings. + Knowledge of process improvement and project management skills. + Knowledge of computer applications for documentation of flow charts, trending of data, report findings, and project management. Note: A Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, or social work may substitute for one year of experience. A Master’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, or social work may substitute for two years of experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Must have strong knowledge of the operation of healthcare systems, person-centered services, the trends and innovations in the area of quality control management, the operation of administrative state agencies, relevant state and federal agencies, and accrediting organizations. + Ability to analyze data. + Ability to synthesize reports, and present findings to necessary entities in a professional and concise manner. + Experience in project management roles, facilitation of project teams, and engagement in organizational strategic planning processes. + Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and 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. EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned. 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.