Job Information
State of Minnesota Policy Analyst / Human Services Program Consultant in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Policy Analyst
Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 80504
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 : 09/25/2024
Closing Date : 10/08/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG) EOP Licensing Policy Team
Work Shift/Work Hours : 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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 (DHS) 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 (https://dhs.intranet.mn.gov/buildings-facilities/hybrid-telework/telework/index.jsp) (within Minnesota or neighboring States) and flexible hours options are available.
This position exists to lead the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Enterprise and Operations Policy unit in initiating policy improvements to enhance enforcement, monitoring, and compliance of licensing standards both within Department of Human Services (DHS) and across state and county agencies. Under administrative direction of the Licensing Policy Manager, the incumbent assists the OIG Enterprise and Operations Policy unit, the Deputy Inspector General and the Licensing Division Management Team by performing lead work regarding development and implementation of licensing policies that cut across multiple units within DHS and other agencies.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Lead legislative policy development, communications, reports, and stakeholder engagement efforts for services licensed or certified by the Department.
Lead teams of department, cross-agency, county, tribal and other partners to develop statewide policy and service delivery standards to implement state and federal laws.
Identify, design, implement and evaluate trends, policies, and procedures to increase program integrity and accountability for DHS-licensed or -certified programs.
Areas of emphasis and projects include the following: residential mental health, intensive residential treatment services, residential crisis stabilization services, mental health centers, substance use disorder treatment services, detoxification programs, withdrawal management programs, children’s residential facilities, sexual psychopathic personality programs, forensic mental health programs, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, and community residential settings.
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 of experience the development, analysis, or implementation of legislative or policy proposals or other policy initiatives and projects.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Identify and evaluate information/data.
Develop policy and program recommendations.
Demonstrated research and analysis skills.
Interpersonal communication and writing skills while applying diversity concepts.
Preferred Qualifications
Possess technical knowledge of the health care and human services system, administrative law processes, and the legislative process.
Experienced in Project Management.
Possess management and organizational skills sufficient to organize human and fiscal resources and have a thorough knowledge of the purposes, policies and programs of the facility, its operations, and applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies of the Department of Human Services.
Efficient responses, including technical assistance and communications related to stakeholder proposals impacting the work of the Licensing division.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ensure materials available to license holders and the public such as web pages, fact sheets, and other materials used for communication are up to date and reflect current information.
Ability to understand and quickly process data, policy, and research questions.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and 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.