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Working Title: Tribal Policy Consultant

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 82774

• 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 : 12/20/2024

• Closing Date : 12/27/2024

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

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Office of Indian Affairs

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• 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.

This position is within the Office of Indian Policy and this position is responsible for the coordination and oversight of policy activities across the Department of Human Services (DHS) to improve the outcomes in access and services for American Indians, as well as coordinating improvements to service delivery. He/she/they will provide leadership guidance to staff, policy direction, technical expertise, and recommendations to the Department of Human Services to reduce disparities in service access and outcomes for American Indians in Minnesota. He/she/they will design a data collection protocol and system, analyze data for policy direction and recommendations; provide consultation and technical assistance to staff, stakeholders, tribal leaders, and other partners, and facilitate and coordinate continuous improvement activities to increase access and eliminate disparities for American Indians in Minnesota. He/she/they for this position will also develop and implement an educational/training plan that will assist all DHS staff in gaining a better understanding of American Indian culture, Tribal Governments, and human services policy impacts on tribal and urban communities.

Some Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Coordinate policy activities for human services programs across the DHS and across State agencies that improve the outcomes in access and services for American Indians in Minnesota. In consultation with business areas, establish performance measures within each of the DHS business areas that are aimed at reducing human service disparities of American Indians. In addition, this position will make recommendations to the department’s budget and legislative proposals to assure that they are aligned with performance outcomes designed to reduce disparities of American Indians.

• Provide direction and oversight to DHS policy and services to Tribes and American Indian organizations across the state.

• Plan, develop and organize improved data collection and statewide reporting of standardized data that tracks American Indian utilization of health and human service programs and the impact of policies on disparities for American Indians in Minnesota.

• Development and implementation of a DHS wide training system to increase cultural awareness/sensitivity of American Indian culture as well as the impact of human service policies on current socio-economic realities.

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 specialized professional experience working with Tribal Nations and/or Urban Indian communities’ policy and culture efforts demonstrating the following:

• Lived experience in a Tribal Nations or Urban Indian community, or passion and experience working within these settings.

• Experience providing on-going support and/or technical assistance to tribal/county local social agencies or other professionals.

• Skilled in areas of researching and creating policy and developing evaluation methods to monitor program effectiveness and delivery services.

• Analysis skills to improved data collection for various programs and compile compliance and provisional services data into report formats.

• Practical understanding of training development to increase cultural awareness/sensitivity of American Indian’s Culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with people from backgrounds and cultures different than one’s own.

• Understanding of state and federal policies, procedures, processes, rules, and laws pertaining to supports and services for Tribal Nations and/or Urban Indian communities.

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

• Strategic planning and priority setting skills.

Additional Requirements

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will conduct criminal background checks on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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.