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The Mailbag, as it is commonly called, is a weekly bulletin of information submitted by and for local public health in Minnesota. The Mailbag provides a coordinated, non-duplicative source of information for local public health professionals, including announcements, events, tools, resources, and jobs. This free service is designed with the following audiences in mind: SCHSAC members, CHS administrators, public health directors, local public health staff, MDH staff, and friends of local public health in Minnesota. Submissions are due by 7:00 AM each Tuesday. Submit posts online: Community Health Services Mailbag.

Community Health Services Mailbag: 14 January 2026

General information

Scroll through the list of posts below or jump to general information to view details about each post. General information items remain in the Mailbag for two weeks.

Take your advocacy skills to the next level: Apply to the Climate & Health Equity Leaders Fellowship
Minnesota Newsletter: Sustained Investment in Public Health Builds a Strong Foundation

On the calendar

Scroll through the list of trainings and events below, or jump to online events / in-person events to view details about each post. Calendar items are removed from the Mailbag once they’ve occurred or when registration is closed.

Online training and events:

1/14: How to Simplify Managing Your Mental Health
1/15: SUMN.org: How the New Website Can Help Understand 2025 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) Data
1/20, 1/27, 1/29: Infant Safe Sleep Programs in Minnesota Virtual Listening Sessions
NEW 1/21: Justice in Public Health: Public Health in the Age of Algorithms: Justice, Credibility, and Collective Care
1/21: Webinar: Explore New Tools for Understanding Billable Community Health Worker Services
1/22: Food Is Medicine Webinar
1/22: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher
2/2-2/4: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course
2/2-2/6: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
2/19: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher
2/19-3/19: Creating a Plan: Crisis Communication for Public Health - Live Lecture
3/9-3/13: 24 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
3/9-3/13: 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
NEW 3/11: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills
3/24: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher

In-person trainings and events

2/2-2/6: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
NEW 2/10: Care and Its Artificial Future - David J. Fine Distinguished Visiting Professor in Healthcare Administration (Minneapolis)
3/9-3/13: 24 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
3/9-3/13: 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
3/31: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher (Minneapolis)
4/13-4/15: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course (Minneapolis)
4/13-4/17: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Minneapolis)
4/14-4/17: SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) (Nisswa)
NEW 4/22: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (St. Paul)
NEW 4/22: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (St. Paul)
5/5: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher (Minneapolis)
5/11-5/13: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course (Minneapolis)
5/11-5/15: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Minneapolis)
NEW 6/10: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (St. Paul)
NEW 6/10: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (St. Paul)

Jobs and careers

These job posts are listed by region. Scroll through the list of jobs below, or jump to a region to view details about that region’s job posts. Jobs are removed from the Mailbag after their application deadline has passed, or after two weeks for jobs with no application deadline.

* Jobs that contain a star include the possibility to telework at least part time.

If you don't see your region below, the CHS Mailbag currently has no jobs to share in that location.

Applicant can live anywhere in Minnesota

* Science and Policy Fellow, Emerging Issues in Drinking Water, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 2/5)

Northwest Minnesota

NEW Public Health Nurse, Beltrami County Health and Human Services (no close date)
Supervisor Community Health, Common Spirit (no close date)

Northeast Minnesota

NEW Registered Nurse, St. Louis County (closes 1/15)
* Public Health Supervisor, Cook County (no close date)

West Central Minnesota

Environmental Health Specialist, Horizon Public Health (closes 1/23)
NEW Public Health Administrator, Horizon Public Health (closes 2/4)
NEW Withdrawal Management/Detox Registered Nurse (RN), Clay County Public Health (no close date)

Southeast Minnesota

NEW Case Aide, Steele County Public Health (closes 1/22)

Metro Area – Minnesota

* Public Health Nurse- Family Home Visting, Scott County (closes 1/16)
NEW * Public Health System Strategy Planning Director - Planning Director State, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 1/20)
NEW CARDIA Research Study Outcomes Specialist, University of Minnesota School of Public Health (closes 1/23)

General information

Take your advocacy skills to the next level: Apply to the Climate & Health Equity Leaders Fellowship

Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate is accepting applications from early-, mid-, and late-career public health professionals to join the 2026 Climate & Health Equity Leaders (CHEL) Fellowship. The CHEL Fellowship is a 5-month skill-building program (Jan. – Jun. 2026) for working or retired health professionals seeking to gain tangible experience in advocacy that promotes a healthy, equitable climate for all Minnesotans. By contributing just 4-6 hours per month, you'll receive monthly learning sessions, legislative advocacy opportunities, peer and community connections, and self-care resources to sustain advocacy throughout your career. You’ll also gain skills for individual and community action, legislative advocacy, systems change, and supporting community-led efforts related to environmental justice and health equity. As a CHEL Fellow, you'll join monthly online learning sessions facilitated by Dr. Jessica Fisher, DNP and HPHC's staff. Applications are accepted until Thursday, Jan. 15 at 11:59 p.m. Central. Applicants across all regions of Minnesota are encouraged to apply. Visit the web link for full eligibility criteria and application info. Take your advocacy skills to the next level, Apply today!

Minnesota Newsletter: Sustained Investment in Public Health Builds a Strong Foundation

Every few months, leaders from the Local Public Health Association of Minnesota (LPHA), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and the State Community Health Services Advisory Committee SCHSAC share news about the work they're shepherding to transform Minnesota's public health system. This past month, outgoing LPHA chair Amy Westbrook (St. Louis County) shared her thoughts on public health in Minnesota, we connected a strong foundation to community-specific priorities, and local public health agencies shared examples of their work using the FPHR Grant. Read and subscribe at the link above!

On the calendar: Online events

1/14: How to Simplify Managing Your Mental Health

Sponsored by: A collaboration of Minnesota health plans

LaCretia Larson, Director of First Call for Help of Itasca County will be discussing how prioritizing your mental health is essential because it affects every area of your life. Learning to manage your mental health can lead to better overall health and quality of life. Dealing with depression or anxiety can feel crippling at times, and it makes it feel like getting back to feeling well again isn’t possible. Managing your mental health doesn’t have to be complicated. The 1% rule is about doing one task a day to work in the right direction toward bettering your mental health and getting back to a healthier version of yourself. Another part of managing your mental health is learning to maintain it long-term. Making simple changes can lead to a significant impact on your life and the people around you.

Audience: Health care providers, mental health providers, nurses, public health, health educators, care coordinators, social workers, therapists, peer counselors, community health workers, and anyone who interacts with individuals with mental health needs.

1/15: SUMN.org: How the New Website Can Help Understand 2025 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) Data

Sponsored by: Minnesota Prevention Resource Center

Join us for a webinar to explore the newly released 2025 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) data using the recently updated SUMN.org data tools. We will cover functionalities of the new site, as well as how to access data specific to your organization’s needs for substance misuse and mental health prevention and promotion. Learn how to customize exportable graphs and tables of local, regional, and statewide data related to substance use, mental health, risk and protective factors, and adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s).

Audience: Public health professionals, preventionists, school staff, coalition members.

1/20, 1/27, 1/29: Infant Safe Sleep Programs in Minnesota Virtual Listening Sessions

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will host three virtual listening sessions to learn from hospitals/clinics, local public health agencies, and non-profit organizations about how they implement infant safe sleep programs in Minnesota. Through these listening sessions, MDH hopes to gather professionals working in these settings to learn about their experiences, successes and challenges related to the infant safe sleep programs in their organizations. When: Select one date: Jan. 20, 2026 | 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 27, 2026 | 8-9:30 a.m. Jan. 29, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: The sessions will be on Zoom - a link will be sent closer to the event date. Registration: Please select complete this RSVP link (https://forms.office.com/g/DgxpnVhLSp) by Jan. 16, 2026. For more information, please contact health.infa...@state.mn.us. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, made this project possible through NU58DP007698. Views expressed by speakers, moderators, and in writing may not reflect the policies of the Department of Health and Human Services. Mentions of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations do not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. The listening sessions will be facilitated by Courageous Change Collective.

Audience: Professionals who work in infant safe sleep programs and in the following settings in Minnesota: Hospitals/clinics, local public health agencies, non-profit organizations.

1/21: Justice in Public Health: Public Health in the Age of Algorithms: Justice, Credibility, and Collective Care

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota School of Public Health

When we think about public health communication, we often imagine peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, policy briefs, or national media appearances. Yet today, many people encounter public health information not through traditional channels, but through social media, digital storytelling, and informal online spaces. This interactive webinar is an invitation to think more honestly about power, responsibility, and what public health communication asks of us right now.

Audience: Public health professionals, faculty, alumni, students, general public.

1/21: Webinar: Explore New Tools for Understanding Billable Community Health Worker Services

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health; CHW Initiatives; Health Care Homes

Join the Minnesota Department of Health and CHW Solutions on January 21, 2026, from Noon -1pm, for a webinar about new tools to assist with developing, delivering, and billing for reimbursable CHW services in Minnesota. This webinar will provide an overview of the new Community Health Worker Billing Toolkit. We will explore how CHW employers can use the tools to deliver and understand billing guidelines for CHW services through Medicaid and Medicare for health education and Community Health Integration services. For more information: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/hchomes/collaborative/webinars.html. To register: https://minnesota.webex.com/weblink/register/ra957807c3f79f8e61bf009cb604460f6

Audience: Community Health Workers and CHW service providers (clinics, Tribal clinics, local public health, community-based organizations, hubs).

1/22: Food Is Medicine Webinar

This informational session will cover the terminology and science behind Food is Medicine programs, including produce prescriptions, medically tailored meals and groceries, nutrition incentives, and more. There will be opportunities for participants to engage, connect, and ask questions. This webinar is free to attend, but registration is required to receive a link.

1/22: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

8-Hour Emergency Response Refresher – $275 8am - 4pm Topics include: incident review, hazard recognition/evaluation/control review, health and safety program requirements and regulations, monitoring equipment, respiratory protection, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment.

Audience: This course is designed to meet the OSHA requirement for annual refresher training for individuals who have previously completed 24-hour Emergency Response Operations or 40-hour Emergency Response Technician. Consider this series of courses if you are an emergency responder, safety professional, plant manager, building engineer, maintenance personnel, industrial hygienist, or consultant involved in emergency response.

2/2-2/4: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

24-Hour Emergency Response Operations – $575 8am - 4pm This course consists of three days of lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, small group exercises, and hands-on training. This Operations Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to hazardous substance releases with the purpose of protecting persons, property, and the environment from the effects of the release and to contain the release. Emphasis will be placed on responding in a defensive manner without actually trying to stop the release. Topics include: Relevant state and federal regulations, health hazard recognition, hazard and risk assessment, respiratory protection, selection and use of personal protective equipment, decontamination, control and containment of spills, emergency response plans, termination procedures, and the incident command system.

Audience: Consider this series of courses if you are an emergency responder, safety professional, plant manager, building engineer, maintenance personnel, industrial hygienist, or consultant involved in emergency response.

2/2-2/6: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

40-Hour Emergency Response Technician – $1,000 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday The 40-hour Emergency Response Technician course includes the 24-hour operations level training, plus 16 additional hours of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience. The Technician Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to releases with the purpose of stopping the release. Topics include: Implementation of emergency response plans, classification and identification of unknowns, field survey instruments, response tactics, hazardous materials technology, and decontamination of personnel and equipment. This course offers 40 Continuing Education Hours. Note: All participants in the 40-Hour Emergency Response Training are required to have a physician complete a medical evaluation and clearance form prior to the course.

2/19: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

8-Hour Waste Site Worker Refresher – $275 8am to 4pm Topics include: incident review, hazard recognition/evaluation/control review, health and safety program requirements and regulations, monitoring equipment, respiratory protection, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment.

Audience: This course meets OSHA requirements for annual refresher training for individuals who have previously completed a 24- or 40-hour training. Consider this series of courses if you are a hazardous waste site worker, site safety officer, driller, engineer, geologist, chemist, consultant, industrial hygienist, supervisor, site inspector, regulator, or anyone involved in hazardous waste cleanup at a site.

2/19-3/19: Creating a Plan: Crisis Communication for Public Health - Live Lecture

Sponsored by: Public Health Communications Collaborative

This live online cohort is designed to build on the on-demand content of the Creating a Plan: Crisis Communications for Public Health course and enhance your ability to prepare for emergencies, combat misinformation, and effectively structure a crisis team. We are delighted to have Dr. Jeni A. Stolow as our facilitator for this training. Over the course of three interactive sessions, you will gain practical skills and strategies to support your work and communities you serve. All sessions will be held on Zoom. If you are interested in joining this cohort and have reviewed (or are reviewing) the on-demand content for crisis communications plans, please complete the short application form online (it should take about 5 minutes to fill out).

Audience: This opportunity is open to individuals who have completed or are currently completing the on-demand course and have expressed interest in furthering their skills through interactive, real-time sessions. To ensure a rich and engaging experience, we are limiting participation to a cohort of up to 40 individuals.

3/9-3/13: 24 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

24-Hour Waste Site Worker Training – $575 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday The 24-hour course consists of three days of lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, and small group exercises. Emphasis will be placed on responding in a defensive manner without actually trying to stop the release. This course offers 24 Continuing Education Hours. Course location: Courses are held either online or in person on the University of Minnesota East Bank campus. The specific location of your course will be sent with the materials prior to the course. Continuing education: Continuing Education credits from the University of Minnesota and other affiliated CE credits are available.

Audience: Consider this series of courses if you are a hazardous waste site worker, site safety officer, driller, engineer, geologist, chemist, consultant, industrial hygienist, supervisor, site inspector, regulator, or anyone involved in hazardous waste cleanup at a site.

3/9-3/13: 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

40-Hour Waste Site Worker Training – $1,000 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday The course includes the operations level (24 hr) training plus 16 hours of additional training, including instructional activities, lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, and small group exercises. This course offers 40 Continuing Education Hours. Course location: Courses are held either online or in person on the University of Minnesota East Bank campus. Specific location of your course will be sent with the materials prior to the course. Continuing education: Continuing Education credits from the University of Minnesota and other affiliated CE credits are available. Note: All participants in the 40-hour course are required to have a physician complete a medical evaluation and clearance form prior to the course.

3/11: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

Hearing Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, basic anatomy, hearing screening measurements and definitions, audiometer care and use, preparation and performing evidence-based pure tone screening and play audiometry procedures including environmental noise level check, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. Vision Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, external anatomy, visual pathways, visual conditions to look for during vision screening, performing evidence-based vision screening procedures including the use of recommended visual acuity charts, plus lens screening, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. March 11, 2026, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Costs $60. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e811180f-714e-46a9-87d1-07807a53fddd

Audience: Anyone who performs hearing and vision screening on children. Medical assistants, school health assistants, volunteers and other non-nurses who perform vision and hearing screening for children in Head Start, Early Childhood Screening, schools, clinics, and other community settings. May also be sufficient for nurses who provide only basic hearing and vision screenings.

3/24: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

On the calendar: In-person trainings and events

2/2-2/6: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

2/10: Care and Its Artificial Future - David J. Fine Distinguished Visiting Professor in Healthcare Administration (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota School of Public Health

This free lecture series brings a nationally recognized senior academic professional and thought leader to campus each academic year to offer a public lecture and to meet with students, faculty, alumni, and the broader University community. This year's keynote speaker is Victor M. Montori, MD, MS - Robert H. and Susan M. Rewoldt Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic.

Audience: Public health professionals, healthcare administrators, alumni, students, faculty, general public.

3/9-3/13: 24 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

3/9-3/13: 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

3/31: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

8-Hour Waste Site Worker Refresher – $275 8am - 4pm Topics include: incident review, hazard recognition/evaluation/control review, health and safety program requirements and regulations, monitoring equipment, respiratory protection, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment.

4/13-4/15: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

4/13-4/17: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

4/14-4/17: SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) (Nisswa)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Prevention Resource Center and Regional Prevention Coordinators

This course provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to apply the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) to plan, implement, and evaluate effective, data-driven substance misuse programs and practices. It introduces the foundations of behavioral health and the public health approach to prevention. The four-day, 37-hour course (including a 6-hour pre-training online session) is designed for people who are new to prevention work, those working in related fields, or members of coalitions working to improve community health. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate they can submit to become a Certified Prevention Professional. Tickets are limited and are available on a first-come-first serve basis. Registration closes March 30, 2025.

Audience: Public health, substance misuse prevention professionals, mental health prevention professionals, members of coalitions that support community health.

4/22: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (St. Paul)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

Hearing Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, basic anatomy, hearing screening measurements and definitions, audiometer care and use, preparation and performing evidence-based pure tone screening and play audiometry procedures including environmental noise level check, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. Vision Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, external anatomy, visual pathways, visual conditions to look for during vision screening, performing evidence-based vision screening procedures including the use of recommended visual acuity charts, plus lens screening, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. April 22, 2026, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Costs $60. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e811180f-714e-46a9-87d1-07807a53fddd

4/22: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (St. Paul)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

Includes how to do basic hearing and vision screening. In addition, the hearing portion includes in-depth ear anatomy and physiology, risk assessment/hearing history, definitions of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, otoscopy, tympanometry, and otoacoustic emissions screening (OAE). The vision portion includes a review of myopia, hyperopia, and amblyopia, performing pupillary light, and red reflex procedures. This training will include time to practice skills learned. April 22, 2026, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Costs $105. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e1b25cf0-fbd6-4568-98f3-d5d45c6f8b76

Audience: RNs/LSNs/PHNs who perform hearing and vision screening at Early Childhood Screening, Head Start, schools and public health settings.

5/5: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

5/11-5/13: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

5/11-5/15: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

6/10: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (St. Paul)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

Hearing Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, basic anatomy, hearing screening measurements and definitions, audiometer care and use, preparation and performing evidence-based pure tone screening and play audiometry procedures including environmental noise level check, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. Vision Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, external anatomy, visual pathways, visual conditions to look for during vision screening, performing evidence-based vision screening procedures including the use of recommended visual acuity charts, plus lens screening, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. June 10, 2026, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Costs $60. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e811180f-714e-46a9-87d1-07807a53fddd

6/10: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (St. Paul)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

Includes how to do basic hearing and vision screening. In addition, the hearing portion includes in-depth ear anatomy and physiology, risk assessment/hearing history, definitions of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, otoscopy, tympanometry, and otoacoustic emissions screening (OAE). The vision portion includes a review of myopia, hyperopia, and amblyopia, performing pupillary light, and red reflex procedures. This training will include time to practice skills learned. June 10, 2026, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Costs $105. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e1b25cf0-fbd6-4568-98f3-d5d45c6f8b76

Audience: RNs/LSNs/PHNs who perform hearing and vision screening at Early Childhood Screening, Head Start, schools and public health settings.

Applicant can live anywhere in Minnesota

Science and Policy Fellow, Emerging Issues in Drinking Water, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 2/5)

It is possible to telework this position at least part time.

Launch your career in science policy! Are you a current or recent graduate student (Master's, Ph.D., or J.D.) passionate about water resources? The 2026-2027 Minnesota Sea Grant Science and Policy Fellowship Program application window is open. This is full-time, one-year paid fellowship is designed to bridge the gap between science and policy. In the Emerging Issues in Drinking Water Fellowship, the Science and Policy Fellow will assess and evaluate factors contributing to the quality of drinking water sources statewide. The project focus will be on contaminants of emerging concern affecting Minnesota waters that supply drinking water, particularly cyanotoxins from harmful algal blooms, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (or "forever chemicals") and chloride.

Required/minimum qualifications: Must be currently enrolled in, or have graduated after July 1, 2024, from a graduate program at an accredited U.S. institution. Preference given to Minnesota residents/graduates. The fellow will be hybrid and may travel up to 25% of the time. The fellow may be based in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area or able to drive there.

Northwest Minnesota jobs and careers

Public Health Nurse, Beltrami County Health and Human Services (no close date)

Promote healthy life practices in the home and the community. Do assessments of clients for determining health related needs. Maintain thorough required documentation of client records and statistical reports in the format dictated by policy of Beltrami County Health & Human Services. Provide limited supervision and program-specific training to agency staff as appropriate and assigned. Maintain a current working knowledge of community resources, collaborating with other PH local agencies and community partner agencies. Skilled at technical procedures required for delivery of nursing care; including but not limited to: immunizations, specimen and blood collection, infection control, medications, physical, developmental and mental health screenings, and competent in skilled nursing technique for acute, long-term and family health clients. Computer competency is attained at a level required for program(s) assigned and for adequate electronic health record documentation

Required/minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited school of nursing. Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota with Public Health Nurse Certification. Willingness to work in a variety of community settings with expectation of travel Has own transportation with valid driver’s license

Supervisor Community Health, Common Spirit (no close date)

Supervisor of Community Health: Ensures quality, safe delivery of LakeWood Public Health programs and the RHC visiting nurse program, meeting Community Health Nursing Practice standards and State Dept. of Health requirements. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates services aligned with mission/values; assesses individual, family, and population health needs/risks; provides counseling, education, and referrals. Supervises nurses, health aides, and other staff; promotes relationships across departments and the community. Develops/updates policies; leads risk management and QI; oversees EHR/office systems; reviews/obtains contracts; partners with community resources; mentors and teaches staff. Prepares/administers budget; helps control personnel, supplies, and patient charges; tracks productivity, grants, and reports. Leads emergency preparedness planning (ICS/MCM training); supports CHIP/CHS strategic planning; participates in relevant meetings/trainings; ensures accurate timecards.

Required/minimum qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with current licensure in the State of Minnesota. Certified in Public Health Nursing by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. RN Licensure in the State of Minnesota BLS Drives License Auto Insurance

Northeast Minnesota jobs and careers

Registered Nurse, St. Louis County (closes 1/15)

No nights, no weekends, no holidays! Come join Arrowhead Regional Corrections as a part-time (.7 FTE) Registered Nurse, providing general health care supervision to the residents of the Arrowhead Juvenile Center. Apply today and make a difference in the life of a child. Duties include daily medical and health supervision of all residents, maintenance of all necessary medical charts and files, conducting sick call, supervising dispensation of prescribed medications, conducting entrance physicals, maintaining necessary communication with other facility staff, conducting periodic medical training seminars and workshops for non-medical staff, and coordinating medical needs and delivery of services with the contract physician.

Required/minimum qualifications: Graduation from an accredited nursing school and current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota; valid driver's license and willingness to drive between work sites.

Public Health Supervisor, Cook County (no close date)

It is possible to telework this position at least part time.

Job Summary: Performs professional work in the administration and supervision of public health. Coordinates, manages and supervises work to meet statutory requirements in six areas outlined in Minnesota state statute 145A: Assure an adequate local public health infrastructure Promote healthy communities and healthy behavior Prevent the spread of communicable disease Protect against environmental health hazards Prepare for and respond to emergencies Assure health services Specifically, the responsibilities of this position are to provide public health advocacy and leadership to: promote healthy behaviors and ensure emergency preparedness and response at the individual, community and regional levels; collect and analyze data to identify health related needs and trends; develop, plan, implement, and evaluate public health programming; administer and manage Policy, System and Environmental (PSE) change; and serve as a resource in local and regional community engagement efforts.

Required/minimum qualifications: Education and Experience A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or related field and Three years of experience in Public Health Program Administration, Health Education or other closely related field and 1 year of experience as a Supervisor Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. and Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training to include ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 (minimum) and 300, and 400 (advanced) within one (1) year. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Public Health or closely related field Required Certifications/Licenses Must have a valid driver’s license.

West Central Minnesota jobs and careers

Environmental Health Specialist, Horizon Public Health (closes 1/23)

Horizon Public Health is currently seeking applicants for an Environmental Health Specialist to work in our Environmental Health program. This position can be based out of our Alexandria or Glenwood office and will serve communities in Douglas and Pope County. Position includes conducting inspections of food, beverage, and lodging establishments, manufactured home parks, recreational camping areas, youth camps and swimming pools in Douglas and Pope Counties. Will provide general program services to include individual consultation and community education regarding environmental health hazards and issues. Starting salary range is $33.99-$36.06/hour with earning potential up to $44.35/hour. Benefits include employer sponsored health and life Insurance along with numerous other benefits. Please visit our website for more details and to submit an application. OR send application to hrco...@horizonphmn.gov. ADA accommodations available. HPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required/minimum qualifications: Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test. Must have valid MN driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, Grade 12 MNA/AFSCME Council #65 union position. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, biology, sanitary science or sanitary engineering, or related environmental health field that includes at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hour credits in the physical or biological sciences; and registration as an Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian within 2 years from the date of hire. One to three years of experience in an environmental health field is preferred. Or, current registration with the State of Minnesota as a Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Sanitarian.

Public Health Administrator, Horizon Public Health (closes 2/4)

This position is responsible for directing the overall day-to-day operations, personnel, financial status and strategic direction of Horizon Public Health, assuring the successful achievement of the department's mission, vision and program objectives; promoting and supporting population health by providing leadership and public health expertise, overseeing the provision of essential services within a variety of settings, ensuring compliance with a broad range of local, state and federal health and environmental codes, regulations, policies, rules and statutes, participating in multi-faceted health and environmental initiatives, and related work as apparent or assigned. The Administrator is directly accountable to the governing board for all aspects of the organization. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Horizon Community Health Board (CHB). This position serves as the designated Community Health Services Administrator for Horizon Public Health.

Required/minimum qualifications: Preferred candidates will meet the minimum training and experience standards as defined in Minnesota Rules 4736.0110 for Community Health Services Administrators with documented experience of skills noted in Subp.4. Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test. Must have valid MN driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation. Starting salary for this exempt level position is $126,630.40 annually. Benefits include employer sponsored health and life Insurance, HSA/VEBA contribution, PTO, and PERA retirement as well as several employee voluntary benefits to include: 457 b retirement plans, long- and short-term disability, vision insurance, dental, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital care and accident plan. Please submit a resume and application to Human Resources, Horizon Public Health, 809 Elm Street, Suite 1200, Alexandria, MN 56308 hrco...@horizonphmn.gov. ADA accommodations available. EOE.

Withdrawal Management/Detox Registered Nurse (RN), Clay County Public Health (no close date)

The listed examples below may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class. Assessment of physical and psychosocial conditions. Develop plan of care. Provide education and resources. Manage withdrawal process.

Required/minimum qualifications: RN eligible for MN Licensure or border state license Driver’s license 1-3 years of work experience Successful completion of a background check.

Southeast Minnesota jobs and careers

Case Aide, Steele County Public Health (closes 1/22)

Hiring Range: $26.11 - $29.31 per hour Full-Time, Non-Exempt Benefit & Pension Eligible Under the guidance of the Accounting Supervisor, the Case Aide will perform a variety of tasks related to the provision of paraprofessional public health services, perform general clerical duties within the department and perform related work as assigned. Duties include, but not limited to: • Assist with entering and scanning client information into the electronic health record. • Utilizes multiple computer programs, platforms and provider portals. • Perform general clerical duties within the office. • Assist with chart audits and waiver vendor billing issues. • Assess client insurance eligibility. • Maintains professional relationships and adheres to confidentiality practices. • Assist the public health staff as the need arises as outlined in case service plan. • Provides information to the public about multiple public health programs and community resources.

Required/minimum qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED • One year of office and/or clerical experience • Valid Driver’s License • Ability to pass a standard background check

Metro Minnesota jobs and careers

Public Health Nurse- Family Home Visting, Scott County (closes 1/16)

It is possible to telework this position at least part time.

Position description: Performs responsible public health nursing duties following the nursing process of assessment, plan development, implementation, and evaluation activities aimed to improve the level of health across the county. Work is performed in an office, institution, community, home, school, or community-based setting. Essential duties: Performs independent nursing health assessments of individuals, families, and communities by evaluating their physical, mental, social, and environmental health status; provides nursing and community health intervention based on assessment of need and current community resources within the standards of the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act. For a full list of Essential Duties, please visit the link above.

Required/minimum qualifications: Requires the equivalency of a license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the State of Minnesota and one year of experience. Must obtain certification as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) in the State of Minnesota by time of hire. Must obtain CPR certification within three months of hire. One must possess a valid driver's license and a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities. Preferred qualifications: Experience as an RN or PHN is preferred. Strong preference given to bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants and those with family home visiting experience (Maternal Early Child Sustained Home Visiting Model (MECSH)). PH-Doc, MMIS, DHS programmatic training, Follow Along, MIIC, NIMS IS700, IS100, IS200, and blood borne pathogen experience/knowledge desirable.

Public Health System Strategy Planning Director - Planning Director State, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 1/20)

It is possible to telework this position at least part time.

Job ID 91201. This position exists to plan and coordinate the activities of the Public Health Strategy and Partnership Division to build a more seamless, responsive, publicly supported public health system for Minnesota in collaboration with state, local, and Tribal public health partners. Working as the Public Health System Strategy Planning Director, you will: Design and implement strategies, projects, and activities aligned with the strategic roadmap for public health system transformation in coordination with key partners, including the Center for Public Health Practice, Office of American Indian Health, MDH leadership, the State Community Health Services Advisory Committee, Local Public Health Association, and Tribal Nations. Serve as lead worker and coordinate with MDH and Public Health Strategy and Partnership Division staff (including the Center for Public Health Practice) to ensure strategies, projects, and activities are aligned with the strategic roadmap for public health system transformation. Provide planning and facilitation support to the Joint Leadership Team so that they can fulfill their role in providing thought leadership and direction for public health system transformation.

Required/minimum qualifications: Four (4) years of experience that includes planning, leading or coordinating/managing projects. Qualifications to be assessed during the interview process: Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and to collaboratively work across a diverse group of stakeholders. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences. Ability to develop, implement, and monitor and report on a strategic plan. Ability to inspire others towards new concepts, changing processes or a common vision or goal. A related degree may substitute for experience as follows: Doctorate degree = Twenty-four (24) months; Master's degree = 18 months; Bachelor's degree = 12 months; Associate degree = 6 months

CARDIA Research Study Outcomes Specialist, University of Minnesota School of Public Health (closes 1/23)

The CARDIA Outcomes Specialist will support the collection of medical and death records for study participants and maintain study wide databases for successful study metrics. The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study examines the development and determinants of clinical and subclinical cardiovascular disease. Position Responsibilities: -Medical records collection for tracked health outcomes as determined by the CARDIA protocol (30%) -Death record collection for CARDIA study participants as determined by the CARDIA protocol (30%): -Manages daily data entry and maintenance of participant information in CARDIA databases and tracking systems (30%): -Other tasks as assigned by the CARDIA Coordinator and study team (10%)

Required/minimum qualifications: -High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 2 years of related experience in medical, clerical or research fields -Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken -Demonstrated organizational skills -Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the other retention staff to balance workload and share ideas including local staff and study wide staff across all four field centers -Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work on multiple tasks concurrently. -Ability to maintain participant privacy and uphold confidentiality / HIPAA standards -Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all staff and CARDIA participants -Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Minnesota Department of Health
Center for Public Health Practice
PO Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164
Phone: 651-201-3880
Email: healt...@state.mn.us
Online: www.health.state.mn.us/communities/practice/

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