I?ve been working at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) for 16 months now as the Agency Planner. My role revolves heavily around the establishment of the three new Veterans Homes, the agency strategic plan, and a number of other planning events and projects, big and small. I came here after working for the Minnesota Army National Guard for 20 years, most of which was fulltime in some capacity, fulltime employee, temporary duty, deployments, etc.
One of the reasons I joined MDVA as my first stop after the National Guard was because I already knew some people at MDVA. It?s always nice knowing someone at a new place. It?s also nice to have the ability to ask questions such as: ?Do you like it here?? ?Are you respected?? ?Do you feel like what you do matters?? I?ve been here for 16 months, so the answer to those questions reinforced my reason to stay. In the short time I?ve been with MDVA, I?ve had the opportunity to meet many new people across all three divisions: Healthcare, Programs & Services, and Central Office. All professional. And all give a damn about taking care of Veterans.
And that?s the second reason I took this opportunity. I?m a Veteran. My father and uncles were/are Veterans (from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam). My father volunteered often at the Minneapolis Veterans Home before he became unable and eventually passed. It was during this time that I learned about MDVA, if only briefly. I knew a few of the Veterans (friends of my father) who were at the Home. And that?s when I saw the value of MDVA. It wasn?t just another care facility. It was a place where people actually cared for Veterans.
So now it?s my chance to help in that care for our Veterans. I get to help chart our future through strategic planning to ensure we meet the needs of Minnesota Veterans now and into the future. And I get to do it with people who give a damn about Veterans. And that means a lot to me.
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Job Fairs at educational institutions may only be open to enrolled students. For all events, we recommend confirming attendance details with the job fair host.?
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April 25 ? Virtual MyCNA Job Fair from 12 - 1 p.m.
- April 27 ? Iron Range Job Fair Laurentian Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Iron Trail Motors Event Center, 919 6th St. S, Virginia, MN.?
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April 28 ? Disability:IN Minnesota INclusive Virtual Job Fair from 1 - 4 p.m.??
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May 3?? Veterans Career Fair from 2 -6 p.m. Location: Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN.
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May 4 ?? Silver Bay Veterans Home Job Fair from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location:? 56 Outer Drive, Silver Bay, MN.?
- May 8 ? American Indian OIC ? Founders Day Career Fair from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: 1845 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Part-time: Closes April 14
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Full-time: Closes April 14
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Social Worker Senior: Closes April 14
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Cook, Part-time: Closes April 17
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Food Service Worker, Part-time: Closes April 24
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Food Service Worker, Part-time: Closes April 28
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Stationary Engineer: Closes April 28
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Registered Nurse (RN), Full-time: Closes April 28
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Registered Nurse (RN), Part-time: Closes April 28
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Full-time: Closes May 1
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Part-time: Closes May 1
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Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead: Closes June 1
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Plant Maintenance Engineer: Closes June 1
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Electrician - Master of Record: Closes June 1
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Groundskeeper Intermediate: Closes June 1
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Housekeeping, Part-time: Closes June 5
- Minnesota Veterans Home - Fergus Falls
Salena Ness,?[email protected], 612-214-9921?
- Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings
Sarah Nietfeld, [email protected], 651-539-2498
- Minnesota Veterans Home - Luverne
Sandy Kelm,?[email protected], 507-920-0000?
- Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis
Kathy Maertz,?[email protected], 612-548-5989?
- Minnesota Veterans Home - Montevideo
Dawn Gregoire, [email protected], 320-979-1883
- Minnesota Veterans Home - Preston
Alexis Schwartz, [email protected], 507-923-8170
- Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay
Becky McMillen, [email protected], 218-353-8694
- Central Office and Programs & Services
Anjali Bajracharya,?[email protected], 612-209-5031
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a Veteran-friendly employer and committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. While we are a Veteran-friendly employer, we also hire non-Veterans. Additionally, MDVA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office strives to create an environment where all employees feel they belong.?Read MDVA's?Affirmative Action plan.?
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