**Working Title: Deputy Director, Disability Services Division** **Job Class: Human Services Manager 3** **Agency: Human Services Department** + **Job ID** : 81501 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 11/01/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/21/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager + **Division/Unit** : Aging and Disability Services /Disability Services Division + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 10% + **Salary Range:** $46.68 - $67.01 / hourly; $97,467 - $139,916 / 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 This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework or a mixture of working in our office and Telework 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. DHS does not participate in E-Verify. **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 Disability Services Division Deputy Director, in partnership with the division director, brings leadership, strategic direction, and coordination to advance and develop a person-centered and effective disability services system. The Deputy Director is responsible for the scope of work in the Disability Services Division portfolio and communicating clear vision and priorities, delegating to and empowering Division employees, and measuring performance and accountability. The Deputy must have strong management, project management, and interpersonal skills. At an executive level, the person in this position oversees the operational needs and oversees service policy for the Disability Services Division. This position also assists in managing program and policy development staff who oversee and develop policy and service implementation across programs that support people with disabilities. The person in this position is expected to provide high-level management and direction of business operations for the division. The Deputy will assist in facilitating strong, effective working partnership with other divisions and administrations of DHS, other government agencies, advocates and partners, lead agencies and experts in the field. A highly visible and complex leadership role, the position requires the incumbent to strategically plan resources and activities across DHS Divisions, Administrations, other state agencies, counties, tribes, people receiving services, their families and support systems, and providers that will: + Ensure effective administration of complex, statewide programs and services for Minnesotans of any age with disabilities, including developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, brain injury, mental illness, or chronic health conditions + Advance the division’s efforts to help people live, work and enjoy life in ways that are most meaningful to them by building a system that promotes a person’s control over their own life and advances their *CHOICE*: Community membership, Health, wellness and safety, Own place to live, Important long term relationships, Control over supports, and Employment earnings and stable income + Integrate outcomes and system performance data in decision making to improve accountability and efficacy for services and programs, inform support planning and individual choices, and support public awareness + Address disparities in outcomes and the need for culturally specific home and community-based services This position has decision-making authority on behalf of the Disability Services Division Director **Minimum Qualifications** Professional leadership or supervisory experience AND 2 years of professional leadership or supervisory experience managing programs, including strategic planning and directing the work of staff OR 5 years of professional leadership or supervisory experience working with programs that serve people with disabilities along with directing the work of staff. Experience must demonstrate the following: + Extensive knowledge of and experience working with people with disabilities + Extensive knowledge of and experience in home and community based service organizations + Extensive knowledge and experiences implementing large-scale projects and reform initiatives in government/social services programs; strong project management skills + Thorough understanding of both government operations and the disability services support industry **Preferred Qualifications** + Managerial experience + Human relation skills sufficient to build networks of colleagues throughout the public sector; to effectively persuade; to deal effectively with complex and often, competing relationships and agendas; to build relationships with key partners, including tribes, counties, and community organizations; and to understand, develop, motivate, collaborate, and lead others + Demonstrated conflict resolution skills sufficient to resolve differences and to influence the endorsement, acceptance, and priority for agency positions and policies + Ability to think strategically and innovatively + 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. 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.