State of Minnesota Jobs

Working Title: Director of Food and Nutrition Program

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 77652

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/17/2024

• Closing Date : 07/08/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs-Manager

• Division/Unit : Veterans Healthcare Central Office / VHC-Clinical

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 7:30am - 4:00pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes / 25%

• Salary Range: $38.53 - $55.69 / hourly; $80,451 - $116,281 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• 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 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.

Find your purpose in state service and make a difference in the lives of our Minnesota Veterans and their families!

This position provides leadership to the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Care Division regarding food and nutrition service programs. The position will oversee and manage the quality and clinical team at Central Office and make recommendations to the Healthcare Leadership Team regarding clinical care practices and delivery for 8 Minnesota Veterans homes.

The Minnesota Veterans home locations are: Preston, Luverne, Fergus Falls, Montevideo, Bemidji, Silver Bay, Hastings, and Minneapolis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Dietician, in good standing

In addition to the above listed education and licensure, qualified applicants must also possess the following:

• Three (3) years ofhealthcareexperienceinalong-termcare,hospiceorpalliativecare, hospital,orseniorhealthcaresetting

• One (1) year experience managerial, supervisory or leadwork

• Knowledge of clinical standards that detail the essential steps in the care of the Residents

• Knowledge of production standards related to safety, compliance, and quality control

• Communications skills sufficient to develop and deliver training/education, and explain complex terms and concepts to a diverse audience

• Ability to utilize technical tools such as, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Electronic Medical Record System, and Nutrition Management System, Payroll/Finance System

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large scale kitchen operations

• KnowledgeofthespecialclinicalcareneedsoftheVeteranscommunity

• Experience attaining Quality Metrics to ensure that Residents are receiving the food, nutrition, choices, and quality that meet safety standards and best practices

• CertificationinServe Safe orotherrelatedfield

• Clinicalexpertiseanddiscernmentindeliveringcaretotheelderly,thoseattheendoflife,and Veterans

• Experience delivering health care education to a variety of health care professionals

• Knowledge of long-term care advocacy organizations

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s)

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check

• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment

• Finalist may be required to pass a driver's license check

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.