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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: 20 May 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 one month.

NEW Applications open for Next Gen Lactation funding for IBCLC candidates in greater Minnesota (due May 20)
NEW Funding Opportunity: Community-Led Solutions for Healthy Food Access and Diabetes Prevention and Care (due July 1)
NEW Request for Proposals: Private Well Protection Grant (through July 19)
NEW Doulas and birthworkers: Share your experience! (through June 30)
NEW Midwives: Share your experience! (through June 30)
Rural Community Health Worker Conference Call for Presentation Proposals! (through June 30)
Call for Proposals: Many Faces of Community Health Annual Conference (through June 3)
*Corrected link* Call for Speakers: Minnesota Society for Public Health Education (MN SOPHE) 2026 Summit (through June 30)
Become a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST)
$25K Funding for Diabetes Community-Clinical Linkage Projects (due June 1)

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

5/18-5/29: 2026 Public Health Institute - Hybrid (Minneapolis and online)
NEW 5/20: 2026 US Measles Outbreak: How did we get here and how do we get out of this?
5/21: Navigating Change in the Public Health Field: Strategies for Resiliency (Professional Development for the Public Health Workforce Series)
5/21: Contagious Wisdom Community Discussion: Vaccinations in Pregnancy, Childhood, and Native Communities
5/21: Perinatal Education ECHO Series Kick-Off Session: Minnesota Maternal Mortality, Findings from the 5-Year Report 2017-2021
5/21: Advancing Veteran Oral Health in Minnesota Virtual Road Tour
5/26: Nature as Healer: Activating Parks for Mental Wellbeing and Physical Activity
5/28: Removing Stigma & Building Mental Wellness in Farm Communities
5/28: CHWs in Practice: Learnings from a CHW Service Provider
5/28: Plans of Safe Care (POSC) Sprint, Session 3: Dissolving Silos: Cross-System Collaboration in POSC Implementation
6/2: A Statewide Conversation on Post-Viral Chronic Illness
6/2: Caring for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth: What Health Care Providers Need to Know- 4th Webinar in the Series
NEW 6/4: Minnesota Health Equity Networks Restorative Practice Session
6/4: Integrating mHealth into Public Health Practice
NEW 6/16: Community Engagement Framework Part 1
6/17: Expert Webinar: Immunize.org - Tips and Resources for Improving the Immunization Experience

In-person trainings and events

NEW 6/3-6/4: In-person ICS-400 (Incident Command System for Complex Incidents) - Jackson
6/8: Age-Friendly University Day 2026 - Minneapolis
6/10: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (St. Paul)
6/10: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (St. Paul)
9/29: Many Faces of Community Health Annual Conference - Brooklyn Center

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 one month 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.

Northwest Minnesota

Supervisor Community Health RN, Common Spirit - no close date

Northeast Minnesota

Public Health Educator Specialist, Carlton County - closes 5/21
* Public Health Nurse, Koochiching County - closes 5/25

West Central Minnesota

Health Educator, Horizon Public Health - closes 5/26
NEW Public Health - Long Term Care Nurse, Otter Tail County - closes 5/29

Central Minnesota

* Public Health Nurse - Maternal Child Health, Chisago County Public Health - closes 5/31

Southwest Minnesota

Public Health Nurse or Registered Nurse, Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services - no close date

South Central Minnesota

Public Health Educator, Health and Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties - closes 5/22

Southeast Minnesota

NEW Health Educator - Rice County Public Health Statewide Health Improvement Coordinator, Rice County - closes 6/8

Metro Area – Minnesota

* Division Director, Health Regulation, Minnesota Department of Health - closes 5/26
NEW * Public Health Supervisor - Emergency Response, City of Minneapolis - closes 5/31

General information

Applications open for Next Gen Lactation funding for IBCLC candidates in greater Minnesota (due May 20)

The mission of Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition (MBC) is working collaboratively to create environments where breastfeeding is valued and supported to achieve natural infant feeding equity in all Minnesota communities. MBC is pleased to announce a new round of Next Gen Lactation grant funding, which aims to foster a diverse clinical lactation workforce in Minnesota, representative of the state’s diversity. This round of funding is for 2 or 3 applicants in greater Minnesota. Applications open April 20, 2026 and close May 20, 2026. Decisions announced no later than June 1, 2026.

Funding Opportunity: Community-Led Solutions for Healthy Food Access and Diabetes Prevention and Care (due July 1)

The Center for Health Promotion at the Minnesota Department of Health has released a grant Request for Proposals (RFP) to support community-based solutions for healthy food access and diabetes prevention and management. Proposed projects should address food access at a systems or population level versus at an individual level. This RFP seeks project proposals to address barriers to accessing healthy foods or understanding and accessing nutrition information, education, or support services. These grants will run for about two years with a range of $25,000 - $37,500 annually. Applications are due July 1, 2026. Selected organizations must primarily and intentionally serve people who experience food and nutrition insecurity, with an emphasis on reaching populations at higher risk of prediabetes or diabetes and hospitalization/morbidity risk, including at least one of the following populations: • U.S. born and other African American/Black communities • American Indian communities • Asian/Pacific Islander communities • Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latine communities • People living with disabilities • Greater Minnesota Please share with your networks!

Request for Proposals: Private Well Protection Grant (through July 19)

The Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2026 is now open through Friday July 19th at 4:30 p.m. for Private Well Protection Grants. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) received funding from the Clean Water Fund to protect private well users. A portion of this funding is being offered as grants to promote private well testing among private well users. Each entity will have the opportunity to apply for a set amount of funding to provide and promote well testing for households that rely on private well water for drinking water. Eligible applicants include Community Health Boards/Local Public Health, County Units of Government, and Tribal Governments.

Doulas and birthworkers: Share your experience! (through June 30)

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is excited to share this opportunity for Minnesota doulas and birthworkers to share their experiences and expertise, in a workforce survey to learn more about who doulas are, where they work, and what they need to succeed. This survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and will close on June 30. If you are a doula or birthworker, please complete this important survey and share widely with your networks! How this data will be used: -Update baseline demographic and workforce data. -Identify important needs of each workforce. -Identify important strengths of each workforce. -Support strategic objectives to increase access to services. Five respondents will be randomly chosen to win a $100 gift card. Thank you for taking the time to share this important information! Results will be posted to the MDH Maternal Care Access webpage.

Midwives: Share your experience! (through June 30)

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is excited to share this opportunity for Minnesota midwives to share their experiences and expertise, in a workforce survey to learn details about midwife practices, barriers to success, and ways to improve access to the field. This survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and will close on June 30. If you are a midwife, please complete this important survey and share widely with your networks! How this data will be used: -Update baseline demographic and workforce data. -Identify important needs of each workforce. -Identify important strengths of each workforce. -Support strategic objectives to increase access to services. Five respondents will be randomly chosen to win a $100 gift card. Thank you for taking the time to share this important information! Results will be posted to the MDH Maternal Care Access webpage.

Rural Community Health Worker Conference Call for Presentation Proposals! (through June 30)

The Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance invites proposals for the 2026 Rural Community Health Worker Conference to be held October 8th and 9th in Worthington, Minnesota. The theme for this year’s conference is "Hands On, Hearts In: Practicing the Skills That Power Rural CHW Work". This fully in-person conference will have approximately three Plenaries (1 hour), twelve breakout sessions (approximately 45 minutes) and up to 20 poster presentations. Apply now through June 30th to present at this conference that will bring together CHWs, CHW Certificate students, CHRs, Promatoras, CHW employers, public health professionals, heath providers, policy makers, payers, academic and training partners. You can also sponsor or exhibit at this event.

Call for Proposals: Many Faces of Community Health Annual Conference (through June 3)

Many Faces of Community Health is planned for September 29, 2026. We are seeking presentation proposals for breakout sessions! Applications are due Wednesday, June 3.

Corrected link Call for Speakers: Minnesota Society for Public Health Education (MN SOPHE) 2026 Summit (through June 30)

The Minnesota Society for Public Health Education (MN SOPHE) is pleased to announce that the nomination period for speakers at the 2026 annual conference is now officially underway. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the professional development of your peers and to showcase expertise in critical areas of public health. The central theme of the upcoming conference is leadership within the field of public health. We invite you to nominate yourself or a respected colleague whose work aligns with the conference theme and who can offer valuable knowledge and engaging presentations to attendees.

Become a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST)

Learn how to properly install car seats & booster seats and educate caregivers in your community! Consider becoming a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). CPSTs play an important role in preventing injuries by helping families through education & hands-on support. Who should attend: Public health staff, healthcare providers, EMS/fire/law enforcement, child care providers, social workers, and anyone working with children and families. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive national certification. The course provides a strong foundation, but becoming confident and well-versed as a CPST takes ongoing practice and experience. Technicians build their skills over time by regularly attending checkup events, working directly with caregivers, & staying up to date on evolving best practices, laws, & technology. Recertification is required every two years. If you have staff who would benefit from this training, please share this opportunity with individuals who may be a good fit. To find and register for a course, visit: https://cert.safekids.org/become-tech Click on “Find a course now!” and search by state (select MN) to find upcoming courses in your area (upcoming courses will be held in: Granite Falls, Stewartville, Maplewood, Shakopee, Coon Rapids, East Grand Forks, Worthington, Roseau, St. Paul, Owatonna, Sartell, and Preston). For questions or more information, feel free to reach out to the OP Manager: https://buckleupmn.org/contact-us/

$25K Funding for Diabetes Community-Clinical Linkage Projects (due June 1)

Organizations in Minnesota are invited to apply for a $25,000 opportunity to strengthen community and clinical linkages (CCLs) for type 2 diabetes prevention and management. This year long project, led by Mathematica in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health, will support programs serving African American, American Indian, and rural communities. Selected organizations will implement an enhancement or strategy to improve how CCLs can improve health by addressing health-related social needs like access to healthcare, healthy foods, and transportation. Eligible applicants include organizations delivering DPP, DSMES, SDPI, or similar programs, and partnerships are encouraged. Applications are due June 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm CT. For more information or to apply, contact abo...@mathematica-mpr.com. Details and the application can be found by clicking on the link above, which will download a Word document to your computer's documents folder or give you the option to save a document to your phone's files.

On the calendar: Online events

5/18-5/29: 2026 Public Health Institute – Hybrid (Minneapolis and online)

The Summer Public Health Institute (PHI) offers courses for students and practicing professionals in public health and related fields. Participants can build or expand their professional expertise, learn best practices, broaden career options, network with other professionals, or explore a new area of interest. Course offerings feature topics in: - Policy Development and Program Planning - Communications and Cultural Competence - Analysis and Assessment - Systems Thinking Skills and Leadership PHI offers a variety of courses both in-person and online, in one-week increments, that allow students the opportunity to gain incredible skills, insight and interactive learning in public health and other related fields. Week 1 will feature 5 courses held in-person at the University of Minnesota Campus. Week 2 will feature 4 courses with 2 synchronous online options. Additional activities will be held throughout the week ranging from career connections to speakers' series with lunches provided!

Audience: - Graduate students in public health, medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, dentistry, public affairs, law, social work, pharmacy, public policy, global health, agricultural, food, and environmental sciences - Practicing professionals in public health and other health and human service organizations; city, county, state, and federal government agencies; private-sector businesses and industry

5/20: 2026 US Measles Outbreak: How did we get here and how do we get out of this?

Sponsored by: NDSU Center for Immunization Research and Education

Join us for an upcoming webinar! 2026 U.S. Measles Outbreak: How did we get here and how do we get out of this? 📅 May 20, 2026 ⏰ 12–1 PM CDT Presented by Patsy Stinchfield, RN, MS, PNP, a nationally recognized expert in vaccine-preventable diseases, infection prevention, and vaccine communication. This webinar will explore the ongoing measles resurgence in the United States, including outbreak trends, clinical management, infection prevention strategies, and approaches for addressing vaccine misinformation. Everyone is welcome! Free CME and CPE credits are available for attendees. Register here: https://bit.ly/4bTjWhV

Audience: Everyone is welcome! This activity has been approved for free continuing medical education and continuing pharmacy education credits.

5/21: Navigating Change in the Public Health Field: Strategies for Resiliency (Professional Development for the Public Health Workforce Series)

Sponsored by: Region 2 Public Health Training Center

The public health field has experienced dramatic change, even turmoil, over the last several years. This includes responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, a brief increase in funding, and funding cuts, and other challenges to public health work. In this webinar we will focus on systems change in the public health workplace and job market, tips for advocacy for public health, how to deal with a workplace which may be changing daily, and how to navigate potential layoffs, budget cuts, and unexpected policy changes.

5/21: Contagious Wisdom Community Discussion: Vaccinations in Pregnancy, Childhood, and Native Communities

Sponsored by: Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center

Vaccinations in Pregnancy, Childhood, and Native Communities This session will focus on the critical role vaccines have during pregnancy and early childhood in preventing serious illness and protecting long-term health. Participants will review key vaccine recommendations, learn how maternal immunization protects both parent and infant, and explore the impact of routine childhood vaccines on preventing severe disease. Special attention will be given to vaccine-preventable diseases in Native American populations. This includes discussing disparities in outcomes and opportunities to improve protection through timely vaccination. The session will emphasize practical, culturally responsive approaches to supporting vaccine confidence in Tribal communities. May 21st from 10a-11a CT, 11a-12p ET Register above to get a Zoom Link.

Audience: This virtual event is intended for community members, health care professionals, community workers, policymakers, and anyone interested in learning more about vaccines for pregnant women and children.

5/21: Perinatal Education ECHO Series Kick-Off Session: Minnesota Maternal Mortality, Findings from the 5-Year Report 2017-2021

Sponsored by: Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative

The MNPQC Perinatal Education ECHO Series is a free, virtual learning opportunity designed for those passionate about improving care for perinatal health conditions. This session will focus on Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) and the recent release of the Minnesota MMRC Report from 2017-2021. Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) are considered the gold standard for maternal mortality surveillance because they use a multidisciplinary review process, draw on multiple data sources, and assess pregnancy-relatedness, preventability, and contributing factors. This presentation summarizes findings from Minnesota’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee Five-Year Report (2017–2021). It focuses on the top three causes of pregnancy-related deaths and highlights strategies to reduce preventable maternal deaths.

Audience: The series is open to healthcare professionals, behavioral health professionals, social workers, public health professionals, and community organizations across Minnesota who want to learn more about addressing perinatal health outcomes.

5/21: Advancing Veteran Oral Health in Minnesota Virtual Road Tour

Sponsored by: Minnesota Oral Health Coalition; American Institute on Disparities in Public Health

The Minnesota Oral Health Coalition and American Institute on Disparities in Public Health (AIDPH) are working together to advance veteran oral health in Minnesota during our Virtual Road Tour, a state-based series featuring tools, resources, data, and advocacy frameworks for improving access and outcomes for veterans. This virtual road tour “stop” includes a one-hour session designed to empower state-based stakeholders to identify gaps and potential solutions for Minnesota veterans and their oral health. The interactive session will feature an overview of Minnesota veteran oral health state profile, along with state and national efforts underway to improve the oral health of veterans. Noon-1pm CST

5/26: Nature as Healer: Activating Parks for Mental Wellbeing and Physical Activity

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

In 2025, Cass County collaborated with Deep Portage Learning Center and Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreats to create a publicly accessible mindfulness walking trail that promotes physical activity, reduces stress, and normalizes emotional health. Together, they transformed natural space into a powerful tool for mental wellbeing by incorporating thoughtfully placed signage that guides visitors through simple mindfulness and emotional regulation practices making wellbeing accessible to all ages. Join us to learn how this team built strong cross-sector partnerships, designed low-cost, high-impact mindfulness experiences, and leveraged local assets and funding to support implementation in their community.

5/28: Removing Stigma & Building Mental Wellness in Farm Communities

Sponsored by: Rural Minds; The National Grange

In support of mental wellness for farmers and farm families, Rural Minds recently launched the Farmer Mental Health Resilience Program, developed with the generous support of VM Agritech, to help build awareness, reduce stigma, and provide trusted mental health resources. Join Rural Minds for this one-hour webinar featuring two lifelong farmers and community leaders who will share personal insights and practical strategies for fostering mental wellness and breaking down stigma in rural communities. This professionally moderated conversation will be presented live via Zoom with the option to hear audio as listen-only. A Q&A session will follow.

5/28: CHWs in Practice: Learnings from a CHW Service Provider

Sponsored by: BlueCross BlueShield of MN

Community Health Workers strengthen public health and care teams by serving as trusted links between members, communities, and health systems. Through culturally responsive support, CHWs help address social drivers of health, improve engagement, and enhance care coordination—complementing the work of nurses, care coordinators, doulas, and other professionals.

Audience: Health care providers, nurses, doulas, public health, health educators, social workers, therapists, community health workers, and anyone who interacts with individuals from other cultures.

5/28: Plans of Safe Care (POSC) Sprint, Session 3: Dissolving Silos: Cross-System Collaboration in POSC Implementation

Sponsored by: Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative

This free, educational sprint aims to support all communities that work with Plans of Safe Care (POSC) in improving implementation and cross-sector collaboration. This sprint offers the opportunity to explore strategies, implementation approaches, and policy considerations through presentations by experts in the field. Through discussion and collaboration, this sprint seeks to identify opportunities and practical steps to improve the efficiency of POSC workflows by bringing all POSC stakeholders into a unique shared learning space.

6/2: A Statewide Conversation on Post-Viral Chronic Illness

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health Long COVID program; Stratis Health

Join MDH and Stratis Health on Tuesday, June 2nd (9am to 2pm) for a virtual conversation on post-viral chronic illnesses, such as long COVID, in Minnesota. This gathering brings together partners and interest holders to foster collaborative strategies that can help improve long-term health outcomes, strengthen public health responses, and enhance social support systems. MDH will also introduce their Statewide Roadmap with actionable recommendations for people and organizations across sectors. There’s a role for everyone! Learn more and register for the event at the link above.

Audience: Local public health, Community health workers, Community navigators, Professionals in the disability space, Health care homes, Primary care providers, Health care professionals, Social workers, People with lived experience

6/2: Caring for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth: What Health Care Providers Need to Know- 4th Webinar in the Series

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health; University of Minnesota Medical School

This 4th webinar will focus on Native Healthcare Disparities and Structural Determinants of Health. Time is from 12pm-1pm. This is 4 out of a 9-part series.

Audience: Anyone in a healthcare related role that support Native children and their families.

6/4: Minnesota Health Equity Networks Restorative Practice Session

Sponsored by: Minnesota Health Equity Networks

This 45-minute session offers attendees the opportunity to pause for self-care and rest. Virtual event from Noon to 12:45. Register on Webex: https://minnesota.webex.com/weblink/register/red151c1801b86499966453c9ebc21987

6/4: Integrating mHealth into Public Health Practice

Sponsored by: Mid-Atlantic Regional Public Health Training Center

mHealth (“mobile health”) has offered a vital technological avenue for innovation in public health services. This interactive webinar will define and contextualize mHealth’s potential applicability to public health agencies’ services delivery efforts, through the lens of the 10 Essential Public Health Services. The webinar will also characterize potential barriers, facilitators, and opportunities for integration of mHealth into public health practice.

Audience: This training is appropriate for all public health practitioners, especially those working in community settings.

6/16: Community Engagement Framework Part 1

Sponsored by: Minnesota Health Equity Networks

Come learn about the Minnesota Health Equity Networks community engagement framework and how we implement it throughout the state. Virtual even from 2 to 3:30. Register on Webex: https://minnesota.webex.com/weblink/register/r1ae2d785d6eb4687430dcbb2e16c8ba0

6/17: Expert Webinar: Immunize.org - Tips and Resources for Improving the Immunization Experience

On the calendar: In-person trainings and events

6/3-6/4: In-person ICS-400 (Incident Command System for Complex Incidents) - Jackson

Sponsored by: Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Purpose: Expands on basic ICS 100/200 principles to cover complex incident management, and Incident Action Plan (IAP) development. Register online via the Google Forms link above. This training is free; there is no cost. Registration closes 5/29 at noon.

Audience: Personnel expected to serve in a supervisory capacity within the Incident Command System during an emergency.

6/8: Age-Friendly University Day 2026 – Minneapolis

Sponsored by: Age-Friendly University of Minnesota Council

Join us for the fifth annual Age-Friendly University Day! In-person and virtual options! We are excited to welcome acclaimed author of “Living Life Full Throttle”, Dr. Sheryl Ramstad, as our keynote speaker. Featured breakout sessions on the future of inclusive home design, a jargon-free look at AI, and strategies for navigating change with wisdom. Come connect, explore new ideas, and celebrate a community of continuous learning.

This event is mostly geared toward older adults, and life long learners, but we also welcome professionals who are more interested, or wanting to become more involved in age-inclusive work.

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.

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

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

9/29: Many Faces of Community Health Annual Conference - Brooklyn Center

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health; Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers (MNACHC)

Many Faces of Community Health is a one-day conference that focuses on health care. Attendees come together to learn about the impact of health care and how to apply best practices to the delivery of primary care to Minnesotans.

Over 200 people attended our last in-person conference including health care professionals, students, staff from FQHCs and other programs, policymakers, and Minnesotans active in community and public health.

Northwest Minnesota jobs and careers

Supervisor Community Health RN, Common Spirit - no close date

Sign On Bonus: $20,000 As our Community Health Supervisor, you'll be at the forefront of public health, ensuring seamless service delivery and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include: Leading our Public Health department and RHC visiting nurse program. Maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in all services. Guiding financial oversight for personnel and supplies. Developing and implementing policies that align with our mission. Ensuring compliance with State Department of Health standards. Fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. Overseeing risk management and quality improvement initiatives. Engaging with community partners and developing contracts. Mentoring staff and sharing your expertise. Driving emergency preparedness planning and training. Collaborating on community health needs assessments and strategic planning. Managing the departmental budget.

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

Northeast Minnesota jobs and careers

Public Health Educator Specialist, Carlton County - closes 5/21

Position description: Under limited supervision, perform professional Public Health Specialist duties to ensure proper administration and coordination of public health programs by providing a full range of public health educator skills within the six (6) areas of Public Health Responsibility per MN State Statute 145A, including participation in the local health assessment and planning process and assisting with the development and evaluation of staff core competencies in the area of specialty. Assist the supervisor with assigning and directing the work of other staff working in area of specialty, grant or project and help develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate interventions to meet grant, policy and program objectives. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, overseeing, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, systems, and environments.

Required qualifications: Education: A Bachelor's degree in public health education, community health education or a related field; Experience: Three (3) years of experience in Family & Community Unit Public Health Education, or similar experience. Training Required: National Incident Management System training to include ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 (minimum) and 300, 400 (advanced). Certificates/Licenses Required: Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required. Accredited BLS/CPR with AED certification. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master CHES desirable but not required.

Public Health Nurse, Koochiching County - closes 5/25

This position is eligible for teleworking at least part time.

This position is responsible for providing case management and public health services to children and adults including health assessment and care plan development. Duties involve providing professional health care delivery and services in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention, environmental health and disaster preparedness.

Required qualifications: • Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota. • Bachelor of Science in Nursing – not a requirement but preferred. • Public Health Nurse Certification – not a requirement but preferred. • Valid MN Driver’s License. • Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

West Central Minnesota jobs and careers

Health Educator, Horizon Public Health - closes 5/26

Horizon Public Health serving Douglas, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Grant counties are seeking applicants for a Full Time Health Educator. This role will support youth well-being and prevention efforts in Pope County through the Communities That Care (CTC) Grant funded by the Minnesota Department of Health. While substance use prevention is a key focus, this position uses a broader, data-driven approach to address the risk and protective factors that influence youth outcomes, including mental health and school engagement. This position will spend significant time in the Minnewaska Schools. Initial review date for this position is Tuesday, May 26th, at 4:30 p.m. 2026; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit an application to Human Resources, Horizon Public Health, 809 Elm Street, Suite 1200, Alexandria, MN 56308 hrco...@horizonph.org. ADA accommodations available. HPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required qualifications: Baccalaureate degree in public health, health education, community health or related field and one to three years of experience in health education or community health programs. A 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 Grade 12 MNA/AFSCME Council #65 union position with Monday through Friday hours. Occasional non-traditional work hours required. Starting salary range is $33.99-$36.06/hour with earning potential up to $44.35/hour. Benefits include employer sponsored health & life Insurance, HSA/VEBA contribution, PTO, & PERA retirement including voluntary benefits: 457 (b) retirement plans, long-term disability, vision, dental, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital care & accident plan.

Public Health - Long Term Care Nurse, Otter Tail County - closes 5/29

Otter Tail County Public Health provides population-based public health nursing services that promote, protect, and improve the health of individuals, families, and communities. This position assesses community health needs, emphasizes prevention and social determinants of health, collaborates with community partners, and supports public health initiatives. This includes advocacy, policy development, and health planning activities in alignment with public health standards and community health priorities. This position is part of the Long-Term Care Unit and is assigned to the Interdisciplinary Public Health/Human Services Unit and includes, but is not limited to, providing care coordination to persons who are enrolled in managed care health plans. Care coordination includes assessment, care plan development, arranging and/or coordinating supports and services which may include preventative, routine, and/or long-term care health and service needs.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with current Registered Nurse license. Ability to obtain Public Health Nurse Certification. Home and community-based experience Associate's degree in Nursing with current Registered Nurse license may also be considered. Other Requirements: CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire. Driver’s License valid in the State of Minnesota

Central Minnesota jobs and careers

Public Health Nurse - Maternal Child Health, Chisago County Public Health - closes 5/31

This position is eligible to telework at least part time.

Performs public health services to the general public, assessing client needs, referring clients to resources, documenting treatments and maintaining related paperwork, collecting and providing data for reporting requirements, and related work. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Family Health Supervisor.

Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree (PHN) preferred, or Registered Nurse with 1 year experience in related field, or 2-year RN working towards a BSN. Special Qualifications Current Minnesota Registered Nurse License Certification as PHN Current BLS certification.

Southwest Minnesota jobs and careers

Public Health Nurse or Registered Nurse, Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services - no close date

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) currently has a full time opening for a Public Health Nurse or Registered Nurse. The Public Health Nurse or Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing care to assess physical, emotional and medical needs of families, carries out established plans of care, updates records, completes documentation of care, assists families in achieving goals, coordinates with school personnel and refers family health clients to community resources. Duties also include providing client/family assessments, teaching and coordination, screening, monitoring for complications and assisting families/clients to recognize early signs of disease and deviations from normal health. The Public Health Nurse/Registered Nurse position is 40 hours per week with a full benefit package which includes Public Employee Retirement pension and is classified with a full pay range of $29.71 - $41.12 per hour.

Required/minimum qualifications: This position requires either a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in nursing, and a current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Minnesota. A valid driver’s license is also required.

South Central Minnesota jobs and careers

Public Health Educator, Health and Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties - closes 5/22

This position will function as a Family Resource Specialist/Family Support Specialist providing strength-based services following Healthy Families America best practice standard guidelines to assigned caseload. The position will effectively deliver evidence-based parenting education and support to high-risk families by building trusting relationships, assessing needs, and providing tailored coaching and referrals. Demonstrate strong documentation, collaboration, and follow-through to improve family stability, child well-being, and program outcomes. Position will also effectively deliver Bridges Out of Poverty training to community partners and facilitate Getting By in a Just Getting’ By World workshops for clients, using engaging, culturally responsive methods. Be part of a skilled, caring and knowledgeable health and human services professional whose talents and contributions promote, strengthen and protect individuals, families and communities in Faribault and Martin Counties!

Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with a major in public health education, community health education or a closely related field; OR Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in at least three (3) of the following areas: 1. writing, designing and producing public health informational materials including fact sheets, reports, articles and pamphlets; 2. researching, designing and writing public health training manuals and other training materials; 3. organizing and presenting workshops or recruiting, organizing and coordinating the training of community groups; 4. researching, writing, producing and distributing newsletters; 5. designing and maintaining a clearinghouse of public health education materials. Faribault and Martin Counties Preferred Qualifications Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly valued.

Southeast Minnesota jobs and careers

Health Educator - Rice County Public Health Statewide Health Improvement Coordinator, Rice County - closes 6/8

The Health Educator identifies health education needs of the population of Rice County, and implements effective community-based health promotion strategies to address identified needs with a focus on policy, systems, and environmental change. Health promotion strategies may address one or more of the following areas: nutrition, physical activity, tobacco prevention, access to health care, mental health and wellness. The Health Educator engages in activities such as community health assessment, strategic planning, policy/ordinance development, community health education both in-person and written, health related social media postings, and grant implementation and evaluation. The Health Educator in this position will serve as the Rice County Public Health Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Coordinator.

Required qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Community Health, Health Education or a health-related field and one to three years of public health education, or equivalent. Valid driver’s license. Preferred qualifications: Previous work experience in public health setting. Bilingual skills of English/Spanish or English/Somali.

Metro Minnesota jobs and careers

Division Director, Health Regulation, Minnesota Department of Health - closes 5/26

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

Job ID 93669 The purpose of this position is to direct the activities of the Health Regulation Division. The position conducts and oversees planning, development and implementation of statewide licensing and registration activities and ensures compliance with federal certification requirements. The Director works to find efficiencies across sections, most of which are regulatory in nature and to engage staff in ongoing quality improvement of the programs. The Director is responsible for development of legislative changes and initiatives and for budget development for both state and federal budget requests. The Director also referenced as the State Agency Director is the key contact representing the Minesota Department of health (MDH) in the contract ("1864 agreement") with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for surveying health care facilities.

Required qualifications: Five (5) years of public health or human services regulatory experience that includes: • Providing supervisory or managerial level leadership overseeing one or more major health program area. • Experience developing and managing budgets that include complex state and federal funding sources. • Developing and implementing policies and/or statutes related to healthcare and health occupation compliance, and licensure and enforcement activities. • Communicating with provider associations, advocacy organizations, offices of ombudsmen, regulatory agencies, or legislators. • Working with legal, communications, labor, and human resources teams within an organization. A degree such as Business Management, Public Administration, Law, Nursing or other closely related field may substitute for experience as follows: • Doctorate = 24 months • Master's = 18 months • Bachelor's =12 months

Public Health Supervisor - Emergency Response, City of Minneapolis - closes 5/31

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

The purpose of this grant funded position is to provide leadership for the supervision and coordination of activities related to public health emergency preparedness. Success in the position will ensure development, coordination, and delivery of planning and response measures and continuity of operations within the City and the Health Department.

Required qualifications: BA Degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or equivalent. Minimum experience: A minimum of three years’ experience in the areas of public health, public safety, and project required. In addition, experience managing a major project or grant, and formal supervisory experience are also required. Licenses/certifications: FEMA Incident Command Systems 100, 200, 300, and 400 or Minnesota equivalent. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

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Phone: 651-201-3880
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