Minnesota Department of Health CHS Mailbag and Calendar Update

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BULLETIN POSTINGS

RN/PHN Aging & Disabilities for Chisago County
Provides case management to persons with disabilities. Manages Developmental Disability, Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals, Community Alternative Care and Traumatic Brain Injury waivers. Provides case management services to client's on waivers, care grants and non-waiver....
Contact: Renee Kirchner | 651-213-8868 | rlkich@co.chisago.mn.us
Web site: Not available

PHN/RN or Social Worker for Chisago County
These positoins will provide McCHOICES case management and Care Coordination services for local residents and other specified programs which includes intake for agency programs, assessment of client strengths/needs, and service planning/provision/evaluation including documentation....
Contact: Renee Kirchner | 651-213-8868 | rlkirch@co.chisago.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.chisago.mn.us

Part-time (22.5 hours/week) 3-Year Grant funded PHN for Lake County
Responsibilities include: Minnesota Merit System position under direct supervision of the Public Health Department Supervisor, is responsible for increasing community health knowledge, fostering independence by assisting people in recognizing and adapting to health problems, coordinating with formal and informal service providers, and...
Contact: Therese Lorntson | 218-834-8323 | therese.lorntson@co.lake.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.lake.mn.us

Home and Community Based Services Supervisor for Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services
This position will be responsible for a team of nurses and social workers with primarily responsibilities of waiver case management and managed care product functions assigned to the team. Manage wavier programs and other related programs to ensure provision of services to eligible recipients. Management of aggregate budgets and...
Contact: Ann Stehn | 320-231-7860 | ann_s@co.kandiyohi.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.kandiyohi.mn.us

Registered Nurse-Corrections for Scott County Sheriff's Office
Are you looking for a job that offers both professional challenge and personal reward? This is it! In this position, you’ll provide medical/skilled nursing care to the inmates of the Scott County Jail, ensuring inmate medical needs are being met. In this multi-task oriented setting, you’ll utilize a broad range of nursing skills to...
Contact: Scott County | 952-496-8103
Web site: http://www.co.scott.mn.us/CountyGov/Employment/Pages/JobPostings.

Public Health Manager-Government Programs for Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
Summary: This position is responsible to develop and integrate a public health agenda into corporate and business unit strategic initiatives. It will work to assure collaborative relationships between BCBSM/Blue Plus, public health entities and community partners. Will take active community leadership role, representing BCBSM/Blue Plus...
Contact: Not available
Web site: http://www.bluecrossmn.com

Lobbyist (Human Services and Public Health) for Hennepin County
Hennepin County’s Human Services and Public Health Department (HSPHD) is seeking an experienced Lobbyist/Principal Administrative Assistant to act as a lobbyist for Hennepin County. This position will represent HSPHD to legislators and their staff and provide direct advocacy strategy and tactical planning for successful passage of HSPHD &...
Contact: Kate Trevorrow | 612-596-8810 | hr.recruiter@co.hennepin.mn.us
Web site: http://www.hennepin.jobs

Public Health Nurse, Human Services, Public Health Div., Health Protection & Promotion Unit for Stearns County
To provide nursing services by assessing clients and implementing care plans involving individuals, families, and the community. This position is responsible for using a holistic approach to complete individualized assessments and develop plans to enhance and protect the quality and dignity of life for the diverse population served....
Contact: Stearns County | 320-656-3606 | hr@co.stearns.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.stearns.mn.us

Care Coordinator-Public Health/Waivered Service Programs for Blue Earth County
Under direct supervision of the Community Health Supervisor this position performs intake and referrals, conducts assessments, provides care coordination, program coordination and administration, performs record keeping and reporting, engages in population health efforts, responds to emergencies, and participates in professional staff development....
Contact: Not available
Web site: http://www.blueearthcountymn.gov


Part Time PHNII/Supervisor for McLeod County Public Health
28 hour/week PHNII/Supervisor will be responsible for carrying out all the functions of the Prime West County Based Purchasing Waivered Programs of MSHO, MSC+ and SNBC and supervise a staff of up to 10 staff. This supervisor needs to understand these above programs to implement them to meet all CMS and DHS required components Starting Pay is...
Contact: Kathy Nowak | 320-864-1373 | kathy.nowak@co.mcleod.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.mcleod.mn.us

Part time PHN/RN to work in Waivered Programs for McLeod County Public Health
24 hour/week PHN or RN position to provide assessments and ongoing case management to the MSHO, MSC+ and SNBC population who receive waiver services. Starting Pay is $22.74 for an RN and 25.02 for a PHN and previous experience will be taken into consideration....
Contact: Kathy Nowak | 320-864-1373 | kathy.nowak@co.mcleod.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.mcleod.mn.us

Licensed Social Worker To work with Waivered Programs for McLeod County Public Health
FTE LSW to provide assessment and ongoing case management to the waivered MSHO and MCS+ and SNBC population. The LSW will be working as a team with a PHN to provided services to the clients Starting Pay is $22.74/hour with previous experience being taken into consideration....
Contact: Kathy Nowak | 320-864-1373 | kathy.nowak@co.mcleod.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.mcleod.mn.us

The Minnesota Department of Health announces Request for Proposals for Safe Harbor/No Wrong Door Regional Navigators
The Minnesota Department of Health announces Request for Proposals for Safe Harbor/No Wrong Door Regional Navigators. The No Wrong Door approach is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary plan to ensure communities across Minnesota have the knowledge, skills and resources to effectively identify and serve sexually exploited youth and youth at...
Contact: Lauren Ryan | 651-201-5412 | lauren.ryan@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/injury/topic/safeharbor/

PHN/RN to work in the Community Care Area with Waivers for McLeod County Public Health
This FTE PHN/RN will be working in the Community Care Area of our Department with the waivered services for the over 65 age populations, MSHO and MSC+ and some under 65 disabled SNBC clients PHN starting pay is $25.02/hour and PHN experience in a Public Health Department will be taken into consideration. RN starting pay is...
Contact: Kathy Nowak | 320-864-1373 | kathy.nowak@co.mcleod.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.mcleod.mn.us

Principal Health Promotion Specialist for Hennepin County
Hennepin County is seeking a Principal Health Promotion Specialist to manage the Wellness for Every Body physical activity and nutrition program for individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses (WFEB-SPMI), the tobacco point of sale intervention (POS), and other tobacco interventions implemented by the Public Health Promotion unit....
Contact: Kate Trevorrow | 612-596-8810 | hr.recruiter@co.hennepin.mn.us
Web site: http://www.hennepin.jobs


Public Health Nursing Director for Houston County Minnesota
Houston County Minnesota is seeking a Public Health Nursing Director to provide leadership and administrative direction for all County public health programs. In addition, the PHN Director will enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety; oversee the department budget and assure grant compliance; and be responsible for...
Contact: Not available
Web site: http://www.co.houston.mn.us

Adjunct faculty for Argosy University
Looking for Instructors to teach Epidemiology, Bio Statistics, and Healthcare Infomatics. Classes meet once per week for five weeks. Blended format - online and onsite. Onsite classes meet 6:00-9:50 in the evenings. Class size varies from 6-12 students. Online asset already built. ...
Contact: Karen Gulliver | 651-846-3538 | kgulliver@argosy.edu
Web site: Not available

Full-Time Public Health Nurse Home Care for Rice County
JOB SUMMARY: Identifies, promotes and maintains the health of the public by providing direct nursing care and health education in a variety of home and community settings. Serves a culturally diverse population, providing services at...
Contact: Kerie Anderka | 507-332-6100 | RCJobs@co.rice.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.rice.mn.us

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Clay County Public Health
Provide coordination and oversight of the public health EP Program. Responsible for meeting all state and federal outcomes....
Contact: Kathy McKay | 218-299-5220 | kathy.mckay@co.clay.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.clay.mn.us

Nurse Home Visitor for Supporting Hands Nurse Family Partnership
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of young mothers and children? Supporting Hands Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is seeking one full-time Public Health Nurse to be a nurse home visitor in South West MN. Responsibilities shall include providing comprehensive home visitation services to women and their...
Contact: Katie Jensen | 320-287-2585 | katie.jensen@supportinghandsnfp.org
Web site: http://www.co.mcleod.mn.us

Community Health Specialist for Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services
this position is to provide community health education and program implementation to individuals, communities and systems. This position performs health education planning with an emphasis on quality improvement and results measurement. This position collaborates with community partners, general public, and other County staff and departments....
Contact: Jamie Richter | 218-547-1340 | jamie.richter@co.cass.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.cass.mn.us

Public Health Nurse - Disease Prevention for Washington County Public Health
Provide consultation and education on public health issues to schools, family daycare, medical clinics/providers and other allied health professionals; provide services to prevent the spread of infectious disease such as investigations, surveillance, and immunizations; participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning, exercises...
Contact: Connie Waldera | 651-430-4032 | connie.waldera@co.washington.mn.us
Web site: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washingtonmn/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=762077

UPCOMING EVENTS


Respiratory Disease Newsletter Available
The December issue of the Breathing Space Respiratory Disease Newsletter is now available at http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/cdee/asthma/Newsletter.html. The newsletter is published on a quarterly basis by the Minnesota Department of Health's (MDH) Asthma Program. The newsletter provides up-to-date information and resources on asthma and...
Contact: Kelly Raatz | 651-201-5899 | kelly.raatz@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/asthma/

Local Public Health - Webinar Presentation
Stratis Health would like to invite you to join our Webinar Presentation on the new Local Public Health Toolkit, funded by MDH. The Webinar will be January 27th, 2014 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Call-In Information will be sent to registrants prior to the event. Please contact Maria Schwartz to register for this event. mschwartz@stratishealth.org...
Start & End Date: 01/27/2014 - 01/27/2014
Contact: Maria Schwartz | 952-853-8595 | mschwartz@stratishealth.org
Web site: http://www.stratishealth.org

Local Public Health - Live Toolkit Presentation
Stratis Health would like to invite you to our Training Session on the new Local Public Health Toolkit, funded by MDH. The Training Session will be January 31st, 2014 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Stratis Health, 2901 Metro Drive, Suite #400, Bloomington, MN 55425. Space is limited to 45 individuals. Please contact Maria Schwartz to register...
Start & End Date: 01/31/2014 - 01/31/2014
Contact: Maria Schwartz | 952-853-8595 | mschwartz@stratishealth.org
Web site: http://www.stratishealth.org

Family Home Visiting Training
Starting Monday, November 25, 2013, the following Family Home Visiting trainings will be open for registration. NCAST-Parent Child Interaction (PCI), Integrated Strategies (IS), Growing Great Kids (GGK), Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training, and Motivational Interviewing Coaching for Family Home Visitors. As we locate facilities,...
Contact: Family Home Visiting | 651-201-3760 | health.fhv@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/mch/fhv/training/

Announcement: Request for proposals for Parent Survey Training
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Family Home Visiting Unit (FHV) is soliciting proposals for the training and certification of family home visitors in the Parent Survey evidence based tool. This training fulfills a requirement of the evidence based Healthy Families America (HFA) home visiting model which is implemented in 23...
Contact: Terri McNeil | 651-201-3765 | terri.mcneil@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/mch/fhv/index.html

Minnesota EHR Loan Program
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking applications for the Minnesota Electronic Health Record (EHR) Revolving Loan Program to support expanded adoption and effective use of interoperable EHR systems and electronic health information exchange (HIE). Eligible applicants include federally qualified health centers, community clinics,...
Contact: Anne Schloegel | 651-201-3850 | anne.schloegel@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/orhpc/funding/index.html#ehrloan

Epidemic! An educational online game from the School of Public Health
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health has created an engaging and innovative way to educate the general public and potential public health students about the essential work performed by public health professionals. The game simulates actual tasks performed by a team of public health professionals during an epidemic. Each player...
Contact: | 612-626-4515 | cpheo@umn.edu
Web site: http://sph.umn.edu/ce/epidemic/

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC): The Adolescent Encounter - The Basics and Beyond
The C&TC Adolescent Health Encounter workshop is a full day, interactive training for primary care clinicians, public health nurses, and others who would like to learn and practice strategies to provide comprehensive preventive care for adolescents. The training includes a morning of updates on adolescent development, sexual and mental health,...
Start & End Date: 01/07/2014 - 01/07/2014
Contact: Sheila Blackman | 651-201-3735 | sheila.blackman@state.mn.us
Web site: https://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/connect/index.cfm?article=mchedtrain.offerings

2013-2014 MPHA FORUM SERIES--- A Community of Caregiving For Aging Parents
January 10, 2014 – A Community of Caregiving: For Aging Parents Panelists and forum participants will focus their discussion on aging in place, geriatric medicine, health equity for elder care, and support networks for families. Breakfast and on-site registration begin at 7:00 a.m. Each forum begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. and...
Start & End Date: 01/10/2014 - 01/10/2014
Contact: Lindsey Fabian | fabian@umn.edu
Web site: http://www.mpha.net

Designing and Conducting Focus Group Interviews
About the Course - This workshop is an interactive, intensive (yet enjoyable) overview of focus group procedures that can be used in public and non-profit environments. Practical approaches to determining the appropriate use of focus group studies, design options, developing questions, recruiting participants, moderating skills,...
Start & End Date: 01/13/2014 - 01/14/2014
Contact: Meghan Taylor | 612-626-8434 | tayl0427@umn.edu
Web site: http://sph.umn.edu/ce/trainings/focusgroup/

Designing and Conducting Focus Group Interviews
About the Course - This workshop is an interactive, intensive (yet enjoyable) overview of focus group procedures that can be used in public and non-profit environments. Practical approaches to determining the appropriate use of focus group studies, design options, developing questions, recruiting participants, moderating skills,...
Start & End Date: 01/15/2014 - 01/16/2014
Contact: Meghan Taylor | 612-626-8434 | tayl0427@umn.edu
Web site: http://sph.umn.edu/ce/trainings/focusgroup/

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC): Hearing and Vision Screening Workshop II - Advanced Level
The Hearing and Vision Screening Workshop –Advanced Level covers current best practices for hearing and vision screening of children age 0-21 years for Child and teen Checkups and other screening programs. It includes a brief review of basic screening skills (pure tone audiometry and visual acuity screening), and additional training related...
Start & End Date: 01/15/2014 - 01/15/2014
Contact: Sheila Blackman | 651-201-3735 | sheila.blackman@state.mn.us
Web site: https://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/connect/index.cfm?article=mchedtrain.offerings

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC): Hearing and Vision Screening Workshop I - February 6, 2014
Date: February 6, 2014 The Hearing and Vision Screening Workshop Basic Level covers current best practices for hearing and vision screening children age 0-21 years for Child and Teen Checkups and other screening programs. It includes recent updates and advances in hearing and vision screening, demonstration and practice of basic screening...
Start & End Date: 02/06/2014 - 02/06/2014
Contact: Sheila Blackman | 651-201-3735 | sheila.blackman@state.mn.us
Web site: https://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/connect/index.cfm?article=mchedtrain.offerings

Designing and Conducting Focus Group Interviews
About the Course - This workshop is an interactive, intensive (yet enjoyable) overview of focus group procedures that can be used in public and non-profit environments. Practical approaches to determining the appropriate use of focus group studies, design options, developing questions, recruiting participants, moderating...
Start & End Date: 03/17/2014 - 03/18/2014
Contact: Meghan Taylor | 612-626-8434 | tayl0427@umn.edu
Web site: http://sph.umn.edu/ce/trainings/focusgroup/

Designing and Conducting Focus Group Interviews
About the Course - This workshop is an interactive, intensive (yet enjoyable) overview of focus group procedures that can be used in public and non-profit environments. Practical approaches to determining the appropriate use of focus group studies, design options, developing questions, recruiting participants, moderating skills, and...
Start & End Date: 03/19/2014 - 03/20/2014
Contact: Meghan Taylor | 612-626-8434 | tayl0427@umn.edu
Web site: http://sph.umn.edu/ce/trainings/focusgroup/

Public Health Informatics Conference
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) are pleased to announce that the Public Health Informatics Conference (formerly the PHIN Conference) will be held in Atlanta, GA, April 29-May 1, 2014. This is an excellent opportunity for:• Networking and...
Start & End Date: 04/29/2014 - 05/01/2014
Contact: Kari Guida | 651-201-4136 | kari.guida@state.mn.us
Web site: http://phiconference.org/

Minnesota Department of Health
Office of Performance Improvement
651-201-3880 | health.ophp@state.mn.us
www.health.state.mn.us