Planning Specialist

Ramsey County is hiring

The Aging & Disability Services | MnCHOICES Division within the Social Services Department is responsible for administering Home and Community Based Services. The division is comprised of three major functional areas: The MnCHOICES unit, Administration & Access unit, and the Case Management unit. It is a priority and expectation of the county and the department to operationalize racial equity across the administration of Home and Community Based Services, as well as grow an organizational culture that is value based: People, Integrity, Community, Equity, and Leadership; and embodies the Mission & Vision of Ramsey County.

This Planning Specialist will serve as a member of the Aging & Disability Services | MnCHOICES Division management team and so will work on projects across the division.
Examples of Work Performed

• Conduct studies, needs assessments and special projects to determine the need for and type of changes required in services in response to changes in the environment and make recommendations for departmental implementation.
• Coordinate the work of county and applicable community groups to develop, implement plans and structures to carry out strategies and action steps.
• Analyze trends, research data, and changes in laws, rules and regulations to determine impact on the county or department and make recommendations for response.
• Participate with other staff in developing and implementing long and short range plans to address changing service needs, changes in legislation, and to respond to specific problem areas.
• Coordinate with state and regional planning and implementation efforts related to the targeted population.
• Develop recommendations to integrate and coordinate county efforts across departments to improve the response to the needs of the population.
• Develop recommendations regarding the level and distribution of funding necessary to meet the needs of the target population.
• Develop and implement targeted fundraising strategies to raise private and public non-county resources to help meet the needs of the target population.
• Analyze evaluation data on services provided or purchased by the county or department for compliance with goals and objectives, and recommend corrective action where necessary.
• Represent the county or department at community and government meetings to explain department policies, programs and services as they relate to a target population or specific projects, and to participate in problem-solving meetings.
• Prepare plans, charts, reports, and other documents for use by other persons or groups affected by or involved in planning functions.
• Analyze proposals submitted to the department for funding and make recommendations based on needs, appropriateness of service, and availability of funding.
• Facilitate, on an ongoing basis, the work of a planning team of professionals from the operating departments or divisions to review problems and service needs to establish an appropriate course of action.
• Prepare legislative proposals in response to the needs identified for a target population or in order to meet other needs identified to more effectively serve County residents.

Minimum Qualifications

Planning Specialist 1:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences or related field.

Experience: Four years of experience in planning, service delivery, or a related function appropriate to the department to which assigned.

Substitution: Any combination of education and experience that equates to eight years can be substituted for bachelor’s degree and required experience.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Planning Specialist 2:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences or related field.

Experience: Six years of experience in planning, service delivery, or a related function appropriate to the department assigned.

Substitution: Any combination of education and experience that equates to ten years can be substituted for bachelor’s degree and required experience.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,164.80 - $106,121.60 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55101

Salary : $66,165 - $106,122