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Working Title: Grants Manager / Community Outreach Specialist

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 81999

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/21/2024

• Closing Date : 12/11/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : Health Care Administration / Office of Medicaid Medical Director

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

*Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available.

The incumbent provides integrated population health expertise and supports policy development with a distinct focus on conducting community outreach, following the vision set by DHS Medicaid Medical Director.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute community outreach efforts to undertake broad reforms in ensuring equitable access to quality integrated health care for people of MN.

• Assess health care needs, utilization, service delivery, costs, and outcomes; health disparities; and other epidemiological or demographic studies as needed by the administration in concert with our internal and external partners.

• Provide leadership, direction and coordination of all phases of grants and contracts process across multiple program lines or all aspects of a specific program’s operation.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, 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.

Three (3) years professional experience demonstrating expertise with government grants and contract competencies.

Experience must clearly demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of core contract and grant management standards and practices

• Experience negotiating contracts terms to a wide variety of contractors and/or grantees

• Data research skills sufficient to identify best practices, abnormalities and track measurable administrative duties;

• Program and project management skills that also includes tracking grant budgets and presenting program efforts.

*Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or another related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or another related fields may substitute for two (2) years of work experience.**

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified by the National Grant Management Association (NGMA) as a Certified Grant Management Specialist (CGMS)

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

• Knowledge of Medicaid and Minnesota’s Health Care Programs and/or delivery systems

• Engagement, outreach and facilitation skills to negotiate a variety of interests to reach consensus

• Knowledgeofrolesandrelationshipsofcounty,tribal,stateandfederalgovernments

• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.