Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties is seeking applicants for a Planner (Human Services) position.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, coordinate communication and outreach efforts for the community health department and agency as needed. Coordinate community work related to addressing poverty and health equity. Work in collaboration with the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator in administering and coordinating Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) activities. Candidates must be highly organized with excellent communication skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly valued.

Come join the public service team at Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties! You will be a part of skilled, caring and knowledgeable health and human services professionals whose talents and contributions promote, strengthen and protect individuals, families and communities in Faribault and Martin Counties every day!

The HSFMC comprehensive benefit package includes medical insurance, dental, vision, accident, and critical care insurance, retirement plan, employer paid life insurance, health savings account, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, tax deferred compensation, generous paid leave policy, and 10 paid holidays each year. Employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday; flexible work hours can often be accommodated to balance family and personal life.

Faribault & Martin Counties are mostly rural/agricultural. Our small-town values make this an ideal place for raising families yet we are only two hours from the Twin Cities and all it has to offer.

Embracing respect and integrity, Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties responds to the needs of all community members and provides health and human services in a dignified and meaningful manner. Through a partnership with those we serve, we strive to improve their current situations and help them live their best life

Merit System Classification Summary:
Under general administrative supervision, gathers and analyzes data, designs and evaluates complex planning strategies, develops human service-related plans, and performs related work as assigned.

MN Merit System Examples of Duties:

Works with community and professional groups in developing specific planning philosophies, strategies and goals.

Assists the agency leadership with preparation of public health or human services program plans, goals, objectives, reports and budget.

Consults with state, regional, and local officials, staff members and organizational leaders to gain information related to specific plans and programs.

Confers with local officials and agency staff on specific planning projects, techniques and goals.

Assists in implementing and evaluating new programs and services related to planning efforts.

Conducts surveys and/or community assessments as needed for program development.

Monitors the goals and objectives of the public health program plans and evaluate progress towards meeting these with staff and resources available.

Give community presentations on assigned program areas as requested.

MN Merit System Minimum Qualifications

A Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in community health, planning, social work, public administration or related field AND one (1) year of experience with professional responsibility for planning or administrative functions such as coordinating or planning community programming for specific populations.

OR

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in community health, planning, social work, public administration or related field and three (3) years of experience with professional responsibility for planning or administrative functions such as coordinating or planning community programming for specific populations.

The examination process will consist entirely of a rating of education and experience.