Development Specialist - Adult & Family Services

Olmsted-County,-Mn; Minnesota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Olmsted County seeks a detail-oriented professional to coordinate department-wide initiatives, develop strategic priorities through data analysis, and design staff onboarding and training. You will monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support policy decisions with quantitative insights.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership, data interpretation, and effective change management to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with specified experience path.
• Combination of education and experience may substitute for years of work.
• Regular attendance and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates department-wide initiatives to improve service effectiveness.
• Develops and coordinates strategic priorities using data analysis.
• Designs and implements staff training and onboarding programs.
• Monitors performance metrics and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Assists with evaluation of performance measures and policy decisions.
• Establishes relationships with county departments and partner agencies.
• Facilitates change management and provides guidance to staff.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Change management

Communication

Research

Data visualization

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Experience / education combo

Job description

Expected starting salary is $36.60 to $48.88. Full salary range is $36.60 - $61.15.

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of full-time paid experience in a similar position as listed in work functions.
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, (3) years of full-time paid experience in a similar position as listed in work functions.
OR
Combination of education and experience equivalent to seven (7) years of full-time paid experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.Under general supervision, coordinates department wide initiatives to improve the effectiveness of services. Develops and coordinates strategic priorities using research and data analysis. Designs and implements staff training. Monitors performance metrics, identifies opportunities for improvement, and facilitates continuous quality assurance. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

• Supports the development and implementation of onboarding and training programs for staff.
• Leads projects and collaborates with the leadership team to review, develop, and implement strategies. Monitors progress towards goals.
• Assists with the evaluation and development of performance measures. Conducts research and analysis to support policies and decision making.
• Develops, implements, and recommends quantitative and qualitative tools to gather data and information. Interprets data and performs data analysis.
• Provides data analysis or visualization to assess impacts, gaps, errors, and trends and identifies recommendations, solutions, or alternative methods to potential problems.
• Assists with the assessment and implementation of tools or solutions for continuous improvement.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with county departments along with state, local, and regional agencies.
• Provides recommendations of best practices to support the development of policies.
• Facilitates change management. Provides guidance and support to employees and leadership team.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of health, housing, and human services delivery systems.
• Thorough knowledge of research-based practices.
• Knowledge of client needs in the community.
• Skill in strategic planning and goal setting.
• Skill in change management and staff engagement strategies.Skill in analyzing and interpreting data.
• Skill in the use of computers and technology.
• Skill in project management.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to conduct research.
• Ability to explain complex information in a simplified manner.
• Ability to develop and implement goals and objectives.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to identify and recommend improvements to processes and procedures.

Persons with disabilities:

the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Function: 24% or Less, 25% - 49%, 50% - 74%, 75% or more.

• Office environment: X
• Outdoors environment: X
• Exposure to needle sticks, sharps: X
• Exposure to human blood, pathogens, bodily fluid: X
• Exposure to weather: X
• Sitting: X
• Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing: X
• Crouching, kneeling stooping: X
• Lift up to 20 pounds: X
• Typing / data entry: X
• Talking, hearing: X
• Operate vehicle: X
• Control of others: X
• Close and Distance visions: X
• Color vision, depth perception, field of vision: X
• Accommodation (bring object into sharp focus): X
• Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force): X
• Light to heavy effort (exert 20-100 lbs. of force): X

An Equal Opportunity Employer