Planning Analyst, Senior - Long-Term Services and Supports

Hennepin County

  • Hennepin County, MN
  • $59,911-95,086 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
DescriptionThe Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) area of the Human Services and Public Health department is seeking a Senior Planning Analyst to support efforts to increase competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities in Hennepin County through a Lead Agency Capacity Building Grant (LACBG) funded by the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services - Disability Services division. The position will be involved in project management for the implementation of the strategies and actions outlined in the approved action plan. This will include evaluation of public policy related to competitive, integrated employment, facilitation of surveys, and stakeholder engagement, including analysis of information gathered. This position involves collaboration with Employment First leadership team in LTSS, external partners, and Department of Human Services (DHS).
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit .Find us at upcoming career fairs!Location and hours:This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various locations throughout Hennepin County and surrounding metro area, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About this position type:
This is a limited duration (temporary) full-time, grant-funded, benefit-earning position expected to last up to two years with the possibility of extension.
This position is internally classified as a Planning Analyst, Senior
Click to view the job classification specification.In this position, you will:
  • Provide project management for the LACBG, collaborating with the Employment First Leadership team and other administrative and planning personnel involved in the project.
  • Implement, revise, and report on the action plan, meeting all required deadlines.
  • Research and evaluate the community need for employment services for people with disabilities.
  • Represent LTSS with community partners in stakeholder engagement.
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement.
  • Develop an integration strategy for lead agency capacity building to increase competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities.
  • Maintain relationships and community engagement with service areas, waiver service providers, the state of Minnesota, counties, and other community stakeholders.
  • Conduct quality improvement monitoring and support.
  • Plan, implement, and complete projects assigned by supervisor/administration.
Need to have:
  • One of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, public administration, research methods, statistics, behavioral/social science, public health, computer science/MIS, management science, or urban/city planning and two years of related experiences.
  • Related education and/or experience to total six years.
  • Access to reliable transportation.
Nice to have:
  • Experience:
  • Collecting, researching, analyzing, and presenting data.
  • Improving processes and procedures to enhance quality.
  • Developing and monitoring goals and objectives related to quality improvement in home and community-based service planning and delivery.
  • Planning and assessing the service needs for home and community-based services, specifically employment services.
  • With competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities.
  • With project management skills, including managing goals and outcomes to completion.
  • Facilitating meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Knowledge of:
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, OneNote, PowerPoint and Excel).
  • Ability to:
  • Conduct logical thinking, gather and analyze information, design and test solutions to problems, and formulate plans.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Work independently and use self-evaluation to inform actions.
  • Build and nurture collaborative relationships with a variety of customers/partners, both internal and external.
  • Successfully manage multiple priorities and project objectives.
  • Apply problem solving skills and make data driven recommendations for action.
About the department:Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.Your future. Made here.This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.Watch this for application best practices and tips.This position may have access to systems or other documentation that may contain HIPAA data.Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.If you have any questions, please contact:Taylor Dahlberg#LIWhy work here?Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
  • Meaningful work
  • Public service
  • Competitive pay
  • Work-life balance
  • Generous benefits
  • Opportunities to grow
  • Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.Visit our benefits page to learn more:If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found .

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