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Working for Public Health
Work-Life Balance
Flexible Schedule:
- Hybrid environment allows for connection with colleagues in the office and opportunities to work from home when appropriate.
Leave policies support family life:
- Monday-Friday workdays align with most school schedules.
- 12 paid Holidays plus additional floating holiday hours.
- Progressive vacation time accrual.
- 1 day of sick leave for every month of service.
Culture of care and support:
- Compassionate work culture prioritizes your well-being.
- Colleagues who take the time to get to know you, trust you, and care about you, both personally and professionally.
- Fun staff gatherings.
- Safe, free, plowed parking.
Meaningful Work
Help make sure everyone in our county has the opportunity to be healthy:
- Some of us work directly with clients in our community, from new parents and babies, to the senior/aging population, to people who are incarcerated. We serve a variety of needs through education, health interventions, resource connections.
- Others work with population groups within the county, and beyond, to improve the systems in our communities that support our health.
Opportunities to Grow
Empowerment and Encouragement:
- We balance autonomy and support, trusting our employees to be experts in their field and providing the tools they need to succeed.
- Supervisors provide friendly and accessible leadership by coaching, advocating for your needs, and cheering you on.
- Supervisors and colleagues are dedicated to helping you grow your skills through training, workshops, and on-the-job education.
Reflective Practice Opportunities:
- Reflection on achievements, challenges, and lessons learned is facilitated individually and in group settings.
- Peer feedback and discussion is encouraged, cultivating a collaborative environment.
Generous Benefits
Medical Insurance:
- BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota
- Monthly premium is $0 for a single person and well below average for a family
VEBA (Voluntary Employee's Benefits Association):
- Employer contribution is equal to the deductible on our medical plan ($2,000 single coverage/$4,000 family coverage)
PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association):
- Employer contribution: 7.5% of salary
- Employee contribution: 6.5% of salary
Other Insurance Options:
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Long-term Disability
Student Loan Forgiveness:
- As a public employee, you may be eligible depending on loan type and other qualifiers