Planner (Human Services) Faribault & Martin Counties

Classification Summary Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties is seeking applicants for a full-time (40 hours per week) Planner (Human Services) - Public Health Assessment & Surveillance Coordinator position. Entry salary range is $30.31 - $33.06 per hour. Join a forward-thinking, collaboration-driven public health team working to strengthen the wellbeing of communities across South Central Minnesota. As the Planner – Public Health Assessment & Surveillance Coordinator, you will lead regional population health assessment and surveillance efforts that directly shape local decision making, drive community health improvement strategies, and support the public health infrastructure of multiple partner jurisdictions. In this innovative regional role, you will build data capacity across local health departments, manage datasets from state and federal sources, and transform information into clear, actionable insights for leaders, boards of health, and community partners. You will also facilitate regional data meetings, create accessible data tools, support grant applications, and help identify emerging health trends that guide proactive public health action. This position offers the opportunity to supervise and mentor student interns, collaborate with university partners, and contribute to a strong academic–public health pipeline. As a remote worker, you will enjoy flexibility while spending meaningful time in communities building relationships and supporting local teams. If you are passionate about translating data into impact, strengthening rural public health, and leading collaborative regional initiatives, we invite you to help shape the future of community health in Minnesota. The HSFMC comprehensive benefit package includes health insurance (including option for high-deductible health plan) with employer sharing in cost, employer-paid $20,000 term life insurance, earned sick and safe time, generous paid leave policy, and 11 paid holidays each year. As a public employer, we provide a defined benefit annuity through PERA (employer contributes 6.5% plus 1%; employee contributes 6.5%). Employees have options for employee-paid dental, vision, accident, critical care insurance, and additional life insurance. Employees can contribute pre-tax to health savings account (per qualifications), pre-tax flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, and Section 457 deferred compensation plans (Corebridge and Nationwide). Employer qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Additional details are available on our website at www.fmchs.com . Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday; flexible work hours can often be accommodated to balance family and personal life. Faribault & Martin Counties are mostly rural/agricultural. Our small-town values make this an ideal place for raising families yet we are only two hours from the Twin Cities and all it has to offer. Embracing respect and integrity, Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties responds to the needs of all community members and provides health and human services in a dignified and meaningful manner. Through a partnership with those we serve, we strive to improve their current situations and help them live their best life. Examples of Duties MN Merit System Examples of Duties: Works with community and professional groups in developing specific planning philosophies, strategies and goals. Assists the agency leadership with preparation of public health or human services program plans, goals, objectives, reports and budget. Consults with state, regional, and local officials, staff members and organizational leaders to gain information related to specific plans and programs. Confers with local officials and agency staff on specific planning projects, techniques and goals. Assists in implementing and evaluating new programs and services related to planning efforts. Conducts surveys and/or community assessments as needed for program development. Monitors the goals and objectives of the public health program plans and evaluate progress towards meeting these with staff and resources available. Give community presentations on assigned program areas as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

MN Merit System Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in social work, psychology, sociology, public health, health education, planning, public administration, community health, urban planning, policy analysis, quantitive or statistical analysis or closely related field and three (3) years of experience with professional responsibility for planning or administrative functions such as coordinating or planning community programming for specific populations. OR A Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in social work, psychology, sociology, public health, health education, planning, public administration, community health, urban planning, policy analysis, quantitive or statistical analysis or closely related health or human services field AND one (1) year of experience as a social worker, public health nurse, community health educator or related experience with some professional responsibility for planning or administrative functions such as coordinating or planning community programming for specific populations. Examination Process The examination will consist of a rating of training and experience based on the information you provide in your application and your responses to the supplemental questions included in the application process. You must read the questions carefully, answer truthfully, and include any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions in the Work Experience section of your application. Any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions but not included in the Work Experience section of you application will not be credited. Once your application has been submitted changes cannot be made. If you have a change in location availability or your contact information changes please email [email protected] with the new information and include your applicant ID. Submit an application to Minnesota Merit System by clicking on the following link: 238-OC (Planner-Human Services) An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer