Office of American Indian Health (OAIH) Student Worker
Company: Minnesota Department of Health
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Details
Working Title: Office of American Indian Health (OAIH) Student
Worker
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Agency: Health Department
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.
Job Summary
MDH's Health Equity Bureau has an exciting opportunity for you to
join our team as an Office of American Indian Health (OAIH) Student
Worker . This student worker position will provide planning and
documentation support to the OAIH's Program Team. This position
will support the planning, coordination, and evaluation of OAIH's
culturally based community solutions, including the American Indian
Special Emphasis grant program and other related grant programs as
provided by the state legislature and other funding sources related
to culturally based community solutions. This position will
contribute to OAIH's goals of maintaining strengths-based,
community-led, and cultural preservation and revitalization efforts
that support well-being among Tribal and American Indian
communities and the broader need across MDH programs that serve
Tribal and urban American Indian community partners.
This position will have the option of teleworking; applicants must
reside in Minnesota. However, it will be based on the business
needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. Commuting to
the St. Paul office and other MDH office locations across the state
may be required. This position is part-time and will work 10 hours
per week. The specific hours and days of work are flexible within
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is
anticipated to last until December 2024, or until the selected
candidate completes their educational program, whichever occurs
sooner.
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 H1B
sponsorship.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications must be clearly demonstrated
on the applicant's resume/application:
Student Worker Eligibility: To be eligible for appointment as a
Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior you must be enrolled in a
post-secondary or graduate program or plan to enroll within three
months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one
semester/quarter and remain employed as a student worker, but such
absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. If you are
enrolled at a credit-granting institution, you must carry at least
six semester/nine quarter credits. If enrolled at a non-credit
granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class,
you must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any
lesser credit (class) load will be treated as a semester/quarter
off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or
making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an
Educational Verification form prior to appointment.
Qualifications to be further assessed during the interview
process:
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check
and employment reference check.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have
questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at
651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional
information about the application process, go to
http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you are an individual with a disability and need an
accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of
Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us .
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Megan Baer at
megan.baer@state.mn.us
About Health Department
Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation
and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain, and
improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to
achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all
communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be
healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a
major factor in promoting a high level of employee health
awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that
reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve.
The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the
work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of
Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees
found:
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable
health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to
help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
Support to help you reach your career goals:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type
of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective
bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the
State of Minnesota.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action,
and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to
creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and
strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities,
members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities,
women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and
perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and
our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to
pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression,
marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status
regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity
in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic
protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their
employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a
disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs
with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at
651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the
support you need.
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