State Monitor Advocate (SMA)

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
• Experience working with migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
• Knowledge of public or business administration principles, agency programs, staff utilization, and program service objectives.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state legislation, policies, and procedures related to MSFW and Employment Service programs.
• Experience using PC-based software including spreadsheets, databases, email, and word processing.
• Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
• Maintain valid driver's license and insurance OR have other reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Monitors and evaluates the federally mandated Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) program for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

Ensures MSFW services meet federal regulatory requirements.

Provides statewide subject matter expertise.

Conducts on-site reviews.

Evaluates complaint systems.

Guides field staff on MSFW procedures and program objectives.

Develops and delivers training.

Analyzes program data for compliance and effectiveness.

Serves as a liaison with federal and national partners.

Advocates for equitable access to employment services for migrant and seasonal farmworkers.

Contributes to policy development.

Supports outreach planning.

Assists agricultural employers in recruiting qualified workers.

Contributes to weekly travel conduct statewide monitoring and occasional regional out-of-state training.

Requirements

This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment.

Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Skills

Knowledge of public or business administration principles, agency programs, staff utilization, and program service objectives.

Ability to interpret and apply federal and state legislation, policies, and procedures related to MSFW and Employment Service programs.

Experience using PC-based software including spreadsheets, databases, email, and word processing.

Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
• Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
• Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.