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Working Title: Essential Community Supports Policy and HCBS Communications

Job Class: Human Services Program Specialist 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 84938

• 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 : 03/18/2025

• Closing Date : 03/31/2025

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

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / ADSA AG/AS Qual Assurance & Pl

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 5%

• Salary Range: $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / 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

This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework or a mixture of working in our office and Telework

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.

The Essential Community Supports Policy and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Communications specialist will develop and support the provision of home and community-based services to older adults who are eligible for Essential Community Supports (ECS). Responsibilities include

• Administer the Essential Community Supports (ECS) program by providing policy expertise and integrated understanding of regulations for the ECS program.

• Work with other DHS divisions and initiatives engaged in planning, developing, and implementing related projects

• Develop impact statements, recommend policy directions, advise management in program policy formulation, and manage legislative activities related to both internal and external proposals

• Coordinate the unit’s communications, policy documentation and information architecture efforts

This position is located in the Aging and Adult Services division and works on a policy team that manages publicly funded home and community-based services for older adults.

Minimum Qualifications

1 year professional experience in verbal and written communications OR 3 years advanced technical or paraprofessional experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Public Policy, Public Health or related field and 2 years of advanced technical or paraprofessional experience

OR

Master’s degree in Human Services, Public Policy, Public Health or related field

Experience must demonstrate:

• Home and community-based long-term services and supports (LTSS) for older adults in Minnesota with various funding sources including Older Americans Act funds, Medical Assistance (MA) and Medicare

• Computer skills, including proficiency with SharePoint, OneNote, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and other related systems

• Technical writing skills to prepare complex documents, including legislation, technical reports, and policy manuals

Preferred Qualifications

• Provide clear direction and support (verbal and written) to lead agency staff to support policy implementation

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures related to communications and material management.

• Analyze information needs and initiate comprehensive data collection systems

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

Additional Requirements

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.

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.