Job Posting End Date: September 9, 2024 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $70,012 to $84,011 annually ($33.66 to $40.39 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 09/09/2024 in order to be considered. Position Description In Public Health and Environmental Services (PHES), commitment to the community shines. Every day our Health Promotion and Planning team works with community partners to create conditions for people to live healthy lives. If you are interested in improving health through partnership development, community visioning, and supporting innovative programs, we invite you to apply today to join our team!. The Health Equity Senior Program Planner at Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services (PHES) aims to enhance the department's capacity to meet foundational capabilities and effectively serve diverse communities. Key responsibilities include developing partnerships, facilitating community visioning, and supporting health programs. The planner also coordinates volunteer programs and community groups and participates in planning committees. Additionally, they research strategies for program improvement, identify service gaps, and recommend best practices for Anoka County. The role includes providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the team. Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to families within the community! If your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today! This is a full-time, exempt, hybridposition. Interviews will take place the week of September 16th, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Salary: $70,012 to $84,011 annually ($33.66 to $40.39 per hour). 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34. $70,012 to $98,009 annually ($33.66 to $47.12 per hour). 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays. Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits. Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center. Pension plan and other retirement investment options. Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303. This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. Expected work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Program Planner. Conduct assessments to identify health disparities and inequities within the community. Develop and implement health equity plans, strategies, and initiatives to address identified disparities. Integrate health equity principles into all public health planning, policies, and programs. Engage with diverse community members, especially those from marginalized or underserved populations, to understand their health needs and priorities. Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to collaborate on health equity initiatives. Facilitate community forums, focus groups, and other particip tory processes to gather input and foster community involvement. Collaborate with other government departments and agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to health equity across sectors. Develop communication strategies to raise awareness about health equity issues and the department's initiatives. Serve as a spokesperson on health equity issues, representing the department in public forums, meetings, and media engagements. Work closely with other planners, public health officials, and community partners to ensure health equity is integrated across all public health efforts. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Bachelor's degree in human services, public health, or a closely related field. Four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in human services, public health, or a closely related field. In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Master's degree or higher in human services, public health, or a closely related field. Five years or more (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in human services, public health, or a closely related field. Job-related experience with cannabis programs and/or health equity community engagement. Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment, travel to various county work sites and meetings as needed. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth... For full info follow application link. Anoka County is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.