Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!

As the Manager of Healthcare Partnerships, you are responsible for the overall strategy design and management of Health Care Collaborations and evaluation development for Neighbor to Neighbor, AmeriCorps Seniors, Caregiver Respite and LSS Healthy Transitions programs. This includes developing strategic community partnerships, program evaluation tools and processes. The incumbent will also provide management in the development, coaching, and mentoring of staff. This position includes budget and grant development with fiscal oversite responsibilities, including the initiation and management of all healthcare contracts.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Social Work, Business Development or a related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Business Development, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience developing a strategic plan to recruit staff, clients or volunteers with a proven track record of results is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with evaluation and data collection is strongly preferred.
• Experience in social ministry, older adult, service development, grant writing, collaborations and organization development is required.
• Strong preference that the candidate have extensive experience with building community relationships and strategic collaborations.
• The position requires excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills. The ability to interact effectively with persons from diverse cultures and backgrounds is highly important.
• The position required excellent reasoning and analytical skills in order to understand and effectively interpret agency policies, procedures and regulations.
• Able to take initiative to solve problems as well as capitalize on opportunities in such areas as new business, revenue sources, and attracting and retaining qualified staff, which requires creativity, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• A driver’s license is required.

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. It is the expectation that all LSS/CHS employees will behave in a manner that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)