Job Information
State of Minnesota Shelter Health Assessment Student Worker / Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Shelter Health Assessment Student Worker
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 76665
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/18/2024
Closing Date : 06/10/2024
Hiring Agency : Health Department
Division/Unit : Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division / Infectious Disease Equity and Engagement Unit
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / Hours may vary between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Up to 20 hours per week)
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $18.26 - $22.26 / hourly
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Infectious Disease Equity and Engagement Unit
End Date : 06/10/2026
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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.
The Infectious Disease Equity and Engagement Unit within the Cross Cutting, Epidemiology, Programs and Partnerships (CCEPP) Section is looking to add a part-time student worker position to their team! This position exists to support Shelter Health Assessment, which is a new initiative to better understand infectious disease prevention and general health capacity and priorities for homeless shelters in Minnesota.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Assist senior project staff with community engagement, survey design and programming
Data collection and analysis
Assist in other MDH work related to improving communications and collaboration with diverse communities, including people experiencing homelessness, corrections-involved populations, American Indians, immigrants and new arrivals
This position is part-time and can work up 20 hours per week. The specific hours and days of work are flexible within 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. This position is anticipated to last through June 10, 2026, or until the selected candidate completes their education program, whichever occurs sooner.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications must be clearly demonstrated on the applicant's resume/application to be considered for this position:
- Completion of two (2) years of post-secondary education
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with survey development, programming, and quantitative analysis
Attention to detail and good organizational skills
Completion of two (2) years of post-secondary education in public health, public policy, social work, health informatics or another closely related field of study
Any professional or personal experience with homelessness
Additional Requirements
Successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand some travel, which the candidate is responsible for meeting.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.