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Job Details

Working Title: Regulatory Affairs Officer
Job Class: Agency Policy Specialist
Agency: Human Services Dept

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 12/13/2023
Closing Date: 12/26/2023
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services / AMRTC Quality
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,288 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
Telework Eligible: No
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work youll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

The Minnesota Department of Human Services, Direct Care and Treatment is seeking a driven Regulatory Affairs Officer to join the Quality division. The Quality division mission is to monitor and improve healthcare delivery to ensure improved safety, higher quality, increased accessibility, equity, and cost effectiveness of the programs we operate, the patients we are entrusted to serve, and the workforce of the organization.

The Regulatory Affairs Officer provides regulatory guidance and responses, facilitates compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, licensing, and accreditation requirements, and supports the quality of Direct Care and Treatment programs across Minnesota. As the subject matter expert, the Regulatory Affairs Officer coordinates, directs and ensures compliance to all regulatory standards as applicable to healthcare service delivery organizations. The Regulatory Affairs Officer uses various forms of analysis to identify opportunities to implement changes that result in successfully complying with all applicable requirements, laws, and regulations.

To mobilize action and achieve organizational goals, the Regulatory Affairs Officer consults with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of the organization including administrators, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to create written materials and present information succinctly.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Coordinate and advise on the development, implementation and support of ongoing compliance assessment, research and data analysis including root cause analyses, proactive analysis, and surveys.
Function as a coordinator, advisor and resource to peers, administrators and leadership on all applicable rules, regulations, and licensing and accreditation requirements to implement and apply actions needed to sustain or improve compliance.
Participate in continuous learning opportunities including training opportunities, education seminars, quality assurance activities and literature review to keep current on regulatory compliance best practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of professional experience with The Joint Commission or other accreditation and survey processes such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) or the Joint Commission (JC) monitoring compliance with quality and accreditation requirements

Note: Bachelors degree or higher in healthcare and related fields may substitute for one year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or Certified Corporate and Ethics Professional (CCEP)
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select Apply for Job at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to (link removed)

If you have questions about the position, contact Heather Weingarten at heather.weingarten@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Raegan Juntunen at raegan.juntunen@state.mn.us.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date.

About Human Services Dept

WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agencys mission
91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

Public pension plan
Training and professional development
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Paid parental leave
Low-cost medical and dental coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness programs and resources
Employer paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Health care spending and savings accounts
Dependent care spending account
Tax-deferred compensation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, locati

State of Minnesota

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