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Minnesota Department of Health
Friday, July 5
The Cultural, Faith, and Disability Communities COVID-19 Update is being sent to the following three MDH mailing lists to reduce duplication:
- Cultural, Faith, and Disability Communities COVID-19 Updates
- MN Immigrant and Refugee Health Announcements
- The Center for Health Equity
Today's COVID-19 updates include:
Take these steps to protect yourself and others:
- Stay up to date on your COVID-19 Vaccine. Recommended for ages 6 months and older, the vaccine will protect you against serious illness. Even if you were vaccinated in the past, you may still need the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine. This latest vaccine provides protection from the newer variants circulating in our communities right now. People 65 years and older who received one dose of any updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine should receive one additional dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after the last one.
- Stay at home when you are sick. Take care of yourself and those around you by staying home (away from others) if you have symptoms like a cough, sore throat, sneezing, or fever.
- Take a COVID-19 test when needed. It is important to get tested if you have symptoms or were in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. If you test positive and are at higher risk, medications are available. The medications are most effective within 5 days of when symptoms begin, which is why you should get tested.
- Be mindful every day. Frequently wash your hands and cover coughs to keep germs from spreading.
Additional resources
Find prevention tips on Protect Yourself and Others: COVID-19.
See hospitalization data for flu, COVID-19, and RSV on Viral Respiratory Illness in Minnesota.
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Youth Suicide Prevention Learning Collaborative: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is requesting proposals for a lead organization to develop effective systems for identifying and responding to youth with a potential mental health concern or suicide risk, and connecting youth to the most appropriate services and supports as early as possible. They will do this through creating a Mental Health Referral Pathway to Care: a series of actions or steps taken after identifying a youth with a potential mental health issue. Grantees and community partners will assess and build community capacity to identify gaps in services ensure more seamless access to mental health supports for youth and their families.
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Mental Health Cultural Community Continuing Education for Individuals (MHCCCE): The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) is soliciting grant proposals from mental health professionals from communities of color or underrepresented communities to become qualified to serve as supervisors for mental health practitioners pursuing licensure. The Mental Health Cultural Community Continuing Education (MHCCCE) Grant Program, authorized by Sec. 144.1511 MN Statutes, was established for the purpose of assisting mental health professionals to pursue a course of study, through post-secondary training or continuing education, that is expected to lead to recognition as a board-approved supervisor.
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Minnesota Rural Hospital Flexibility Program: The MN Flex Program provides funding for training or technical assistance to critical access hospitals (CAHs) to build capacity, encourage innovation, and promote sustainable improvements in the rural health care system. Visit the Minnesota Rural Hospital Flexibility Program webpage to learn more about the Flex Program.
- Minnesota Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Billing and Coding Training
- Applications must be submitted via the online portal by 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 19
Job Opportunities within state government
Search for careers within the State of Minnesota using the Job ID or job title.
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans: Search open positions
The State of Minnesota has several job openings within various departments. To browse career openings, please visit the Career Page and search by job ID numbers.
Department of Human Services
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Medicaid Provider Audits and Investigations Supervisor (Job ID 77835). The Department of Human Services is seeking Medicaid Provider Audits and Investigations Supervisor to direct the identification and investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse by health care providers participating in Minnesota’s Health Care Program (MHCP); and to enforce compliance with state and federal laws and regulations governing the programs. The supervisor must direct Medicaid Provider Audits and Investigations (MPAI) investigators in the performance of their duties.
- Application Deadline: July 5
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Enterprise Operations Analyst (Job ID 77963). This position is responsible for providing analysis, evaluation, and optimization of organizational and administrative processes within the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) enterprise operations and policy (EOP) division. The EOP division coordinates equity and inclusion, legislative policy and stakeholder engagement, operations, and Tribal Nation engagement in support of OIG’s regulatory and program integrity mission.
- Application Deadline: July 10
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Family Child Care Unit Manager (Job ID 77772). The Family Child Care Unit Manager is responsible for the oversight of the county delegated licensing activities and statewide regulation of all Department of Human Services (DHS) licensed family child care providers. The incumbent is responsible to plan, direct, manage, and provide leadership for the family child care licensing unit, as well as provide technical assistance, policy development and guidance, and dispute resolution to a statewide county licensing system.
Department of Public Safety
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Driver’s & Dealer Examiner (Job ID 77833). This position exists to promote public roadway safety by the administration of prescribed vision screening, knowledge, oral, road and skills tests for motor vehicle operators so that only qualified individuals obtain a Minnesota driver's license. This position is also responsible for inspecting motor vehicle dealership facilities and records to ensure compliance with state dealer laws, and to inspect motor vehicles for identification and titling purposes.
- Application Deadline: July 5
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Communications Specialist (Job ID 77708). This position determines priorities and objectives for the management of day-to-day media relations, crisis communications and communications issues for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) including the BCA’s Force Investigations Unit, which investigates officer-involved, use-of-force incidents in Minnesota upon the request of a local jurisdiction.
- Application Deadline: July 8
Internship Opportunities at the Governor’s Office
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The Office of Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan has extended its application period for Fall 2024 internships. The anticipated start date for these internships is September 2024. The internships are unpaid and part-time, and interns must be available a minimum of 12 hours a week. To be considered for this exciting opportunity with the Walz-Flanagan Administration, applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample either through the application form or to gov.internships@state.mn.us.
- Application Deadline: July 7
Job Opportunity at the Governor’s Office
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The Office of Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan is hiring a Chief Equity Officer. Minnesota’s Chief Equity Officer is responsible for connecting external stakeholders with state government partners for the purpose of achieving equity and opportunity for everyone in the state of Minnesota. As a member of the Governor and Lt. Governor’s Senior Leadership Team, the Chief Equity Officer collects input from community members and makes recommendations to the state’s leaders on budget, policy, and executive actions targeted at eliminating disparities across race, geography, ability, gender, sexual orientation, and economic status. In partnership with the Chief Inclusion Officer, the Chief Equity Officer works with members of the Cabinet to advance state agency initiatives to address disparities for the residents of the State of Minnesota. The Chief Equity Officer is a partner with the state agency leaders in guiding the development, implementation, and tracking of the strategic goals in the One Minnesota Plan to create a positive impact and eliminate disparities.
- Application Deadline: July 8
More information can be found on the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits website.
Summer EBT Meal Program
Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota is launching the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program to help families purchase food during the summer months. The program provides families with $120 per eligible school-aged child during the summer months to purchase healthy foods with funds placed on EBT cards sent to families at the end of July or beginning of August. The benefits can be used at retailers like grocery stores and farmers markets to purchase healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, meats and other protein sources, whole grains, and dairy.
Many families will be automatically enrolled for Summer EBT if they qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on family income or if they participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Foster Care, or Medical Assistance (MA). Households can contact their school or school district to get an application if they are not automatically enrolled to see if they are eligible. For more information about Summer EBT program go to Summer EBT / Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Healthy Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Framework
The statewide health improvement framework is a multi-year action plan to address prioritized issues that the Healthy Minnesota Partnership identifies together. It is in response to the statewide health assessment and reflects a collaborative, community-driven planning and implementation process. Attend virtual community conversations to help develop the next improvement framework. This is your opportunity to share input and help the partnership decide what to prioritize and work on over the next four years.
- Monday, July 8
- 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Register now: Community Conversation on July 8
Opportunities at the Minnesota Council on Disability
Why join the Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) as a council member? It's a unique opportunity to shape policies and initiatives that promote access and rights for individuals with disabilities in Minnesota.
Be a part of shaping the future of disability policy as we engage policymakers, government leaders, and the public to make a positive difference. The Governor appoints council members from all over the state to represent the interests of the people. Council members provide guidance and oversight for MCD as we advise the Governor's office, the legislature, state agencies, and the public on various disability issues.
If you are someone who has a disability, someone who works with people with disabilities, or a family member of a person with a disability, council membership may be for you!
To learn more about applying, visit Council Openings.
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