DEI Equity Specialist - Health Care Administration

Minnesota Department of Human Services; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Human Services seeks an Equity Specialist to support and coordinate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within Health Care Administration. You will serve as a DEI subject matter expert, advising leadership and staff on implementing equity policies and action plans.

The role collaborates with DHS equity leaders to advance anti-racism and accessibility across the workforce. The position requires at least two years building equity and inclusion in larger

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience building equity, diversity and inclusion in a medium or large organization.
• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders and advocating for underserved and marginalized communities.
• Successful demonstration of managing programs for an organization, including maintaining staff involvement and reporting of key metrics.
• Experience supporting and advising teams; coordinating training and staff development; and meeting facilitation.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in public administration, psychology, social work, public health, education or related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a DEI subject matter expert providing guidance and support to HCA management and staff on DEI initiatives to ensure the advancements of equitable outcomes for all people served by HCA’s programs and for all of HCA’s staff.
• Under the direction of HCA Equity Director, lead the development and execution of HCA’s internal equity agenda.
• Manage the portion of the HCA Equity and Inclusion Action plan that is directed at staff development.
• Create and implement communications and marketing plans and strategies to effectively communicate HCA’s DEI initiatives in a clear concise manner to reach and educate the administration’s diverse audience.
• In partnership with DHS Agency-wide Development and Learning staff and with the leadership of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), ensure staff have access to learning and development activities to advance their understanding of issues of DEI.
• Co-coordinate and co-lead HCA equity committee activities.

Skills

DEI knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Training & development

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in public administration, psychology, social work, public health, education or related field

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Human Services seeks an Equity Specialist to support and coordinate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within Health Care Administration. You will serve as a DEI subject matter expert, advising leadership and staff on implementing equity policies and action plans.

The role collaborates with DHS equity leaders to advance anti-racism and accessibility across the workforce. The position requires at least two years building equity and inclusion in larger