Job Information
State of Minnesota Student Worker Para Professional Senior in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 77543
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/19/2024
Closing Date : 07/02/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Health Department / Health-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Health Regulation / Planning & Partnerships
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 20 hours per week flexible between 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $18.26 - $22.26 / hourly
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Health Regulation
End Date : 07/28/2026
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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.
This student worker position will support the Collaborative Systems Change project in the Planning and Partnerships section of the Health Regulation Division. This project seeks to identify barriers and trends in infectious disease reporting and management in long term care. This position will support the general functions and activities of the Collaborative Systems Change team.
Responsibilities for this position will include:
Assist unit staff with general support of grant-related research into disease prevention and control in long term care facilities, funded through Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC).
Assist with research, qualitative and quantitative data collection, coding, and reporting
Attend systemic mapping sessions, assist with identifying emerging trends,
Data analysis for studies related to COVID-19 disease and other reportable emerging infectious disease collected through the collaborative systems change project
This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota or South Dakota. Position locations will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out one of the following MDH district office locations: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, Marshall, Bemidji, Fergus Falls.
To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be enrolled in a post-secondary, graduate or doctoral program. You will be asked to complete an Education Verification form prior to employment.
The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently pursuing a postsecondary or graduate program with a minimum of two years of coursework completed.
Knowledge of data analysis software programs sufficient to perform data entry and create summary reports.
Qualifications that will be assessed during the interview process:
Experience with public health research methods.
Communication skills sufficient to communicate clearly with division leadership and staff.
Human relations skills to achieve effective working relationships within the agency and externally.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with qualitative and quantitative research, coding, and analysis.
Experience with disease prevention in public health, health care, health promotion or health regulation.
Enrollment in a graduate program in one of the following areas: public health, community health, environmental health, healthcare administration or related field.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background and employment reference check.
Prior to appointment, candidate must complete an Education Verification Form.
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.